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Prompt: How Do You Balance Work & Home Life
Life today is much less hectic for my wife and me as we embrace our retirement years. Looking back to our beginning in the mid-seventies, we married at 19, bought our first house at 21, and welcomed all five of our children by the time we were 25. Most of our high school friends, aside… Continue reading
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Coming Soon!!!
Do you enjoy heartwarming holiday stories like Hallmark Channel movies? If so, keep an eye out for my third published story, “A Chance Encounter with a Most Unusual Acquaintance.” Check out the book cover below. In the meantime, you may also enjoy my other Philadelphia Holiday-related story, which has garnered international attention, called… A Glimpse… Continue reading
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What Sacrifices Have You Made to Date?
As a young boy, the sacrifices I made seemed much bigger at the time than they do now. Activities like mowing lawns, shoveling snow, or helping neighbors with odd jobs felt significant. Then, as a teenager, my list of responsibilities expanded. It included things like buying my first guitar, getting my driver’s license, treating a… Continue reading
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The Oldest Thing You Are Wearing Today
As I opened my eyes this morning, I noticed an older man in the mirror. He had laugh lines and gray hair, showing his years of life experience. His eyebrows are now thinner and thicker in certain spots, with the living ear and nose hair comfortably residing in those areas. His eyes are cloudier as… Continue reading
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Are you A Leader…of What?
Today’s prompt is a head-scratcher. We have a new Pope, Leo XIV, the first American pope, who reigns over the world’s Catholics. Then there’s Donald Trump, who many view as the President of the USA, or in the minds of some, the leader of the free world. However, I would like to avoid a discussion… Continue reading
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Apple, Peaches, Cherry, Orange, Lemon
A picture is worth a thousand words… well not in this case as it’s mouth full Continue reading
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Besides Finding the Fountain of Youth??
This question can be easily associated with New Year’s resolutions, weight loss programs, supplements like estrogen and testosterone boosters, erectile dysfunction medications, hair growth treatments, hair dyes, makeup, liposuction, facelifts, waxing, Botox, and many other similar items. The list goes on and on. Where do we begin? Let’s keep it simple: eat less and exercise… Continue reading
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My Best Friend, Confidant, Life and Wife…
It’s rare to meet someone at a young age, like sixteen, and almost instantly realize that this is the person you want to walk through life with and share everything. To be honest, it was a bit scary! However, I was fortunate to recognize her as a blessing. I only had a brief moment to… Continue reading
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A Tribute to Our Mother’s – A Look Back
My mother was the youngest of her ten siblings, and this is my tribute to all mothers and grandmothers. I am the youngest of my parents’ seven children. I might add that I am one of her favorites, but I’ll discuss that more later. She was born in 1920 and passed away at the age… Continue reading
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Freedom Comes in Many Forms…Read On
To respond to these questions, one must carefully examine oneself in the eyes of God, considering their position in life. This reflection depends on one’s place, time, era, and personal courage to do what is right. It could be a child standing up for someone who is being bullied, or a statesman who disregards their… Continue reading
