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Daily Prompt: Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received? 02/16/26
Be thankful, grateful, Patient, Charitable, Kind and don’t forget to smile as it is infectious Over my almost 70 years, there have been a few memorable gifts at different stages of life and for different reasons. In 1958, everything Popeye-related was a hero of mine. In 1959, I received my first tricycle, and in 1963,… Continue reading
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Daily Prompt: What were your parents doing at your age? 2/11/26
Be Thankful, Grateful, Patient, Charitable, Kind, and don’t forget to smile, as it is infectious My father (9/24/1915 – 8/12/1976) died about a month shy of his 61st birthday. He had a debilitating stroke when I was two, almost to the day, in 1958, while driving the EL out of 69th street for PTC at… Continue reading
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Prompt: Write about a few of your family traditions. 1/24/26
Live the year with thankfulness, gratitude, respect, patience, charity, and kindness; don’t forget to laugh and smile often, as they are infectious. Before I get into answering today’s prompt, I would like to note that 50 years ago today, I married my High School Sweetheart. Happy Anniversary to my beautiful, phenomenal mother, grandmother, and amazing… Continue reading
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Prompt: You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What does it look like? 12/22/25 Only 2 Shopping Days Til Christmas!
The next few days will be hectic with last-minute shoppers and travelers trying to reach their destinations. Take a moment to reflect on the holiday’s meaning and be mindful of others who may not share the same joy. Be Thankful, Respectful, Charitable, Patient, Kind, and don’t forget to smile! Imagine a cabin nestled down a… Continue reading
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Prompt: What Is Your Favorite Automobile? 12/21/25 Only 3 Shopping Days Til Christmas!
These last few days can be hectic with office or family parties, dinners to plan, and generally getting ready for Celebrating Christ’s Birth! Remember to Be Thankful, Grateful, Charitable, Patient, Kind, and Slow Down to take it all in, enjoying the moment! Laugh and Smile A lot! The easy answer to this is the one… Continue reading
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Prompt: Share what you know about the year you were born. 12/18/25 – Only 6 Shopping Days Til Christmas!
Remember to spread Christmas Cheer and to be – Thankful, Patient, Grateful, Charitable, Kind, Smile, Laugh, and if at a Holiday Party – “To Sing Loud and Clear for All the World to Hear!” I was born in February in a big house on Manoa Road in Havertown, which my parents jointly owned with two… Continue reading
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Prompt: What Cities would you like to visit? 12/10/25
14 Shopping Days Til Christmas! Be Patient, Thankful, Grateful, Charitable, Kind, and laugh and smile at the incredible sights and sounds of the season. The list is longer than I will probably ever have the time and resources to see them all. However, I will name a few Dublin (Ireland), Edinburgh (Scotland), Jerusalem, Bethlehem (Isreal)… Continue reading
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Prompt: Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? 12/07/25
Why I start my daily prompts is answered here. So, remember to be thankful, grateful, kind, considerate, compassionate, charitable, and don’t forget to smile, as it is contagious and life’s too short! I worked at Acme Markets for 42 years before retiring. During that time, I made many friends, long before I started writing my… Continue reading
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Prompt: What are the things others do that spark your admiration? 11/5/25
Remember, in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, to Be Thankful, Considerate, Patient, Grateful, Kind, and to Laugh and Smile, as they are contagious! I have always admired those who work in the service of others, especially those in the greatest need. People who give their time, education, talents, and resources to help… Continue reading
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Prompt: What is your favorite cartoon? 12/4/25
Happy over the Hump Day! Be thankful, considerate, charitable, kind, and don’t forget to laugh and smile, as both are contagious! Well, I am going to take the easy way out here, as there are just too many, but most of them are on “Looney Tunes.” Emceed by none other than Bugs Bunny and Daffy… Continue reading
