dailyprompt
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No! Life’s too short 8/30/25
Life’s too short to hold grudges and just isn’t worth the time and effort. The clock will always move forward with or without you, as life waits for no one. Also, someone much wiser than I said, “Forgiveness is the heart of the law. If you can’t forgive, how do you expect to be forgiven?”… Continue reading
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East to West, it’s within a hair’s breadth 8/29/25
We took two separate trips, both leaving out of Philadelphia, and the distances to both trips are remarkably close. You be th ejudge and I know the prompt is to pick one. Philadelphia to Venice, Italy, is exactly 4,234 miles as of September 2015. Philadelphia to Frabanks, Alaska is precisely 4,230 miles in August of… Continue reading
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House # 1, 2, and 3, though different, have suited us and our family just fine over the past 48 years. 8/28/25
My wife and I have always shared the same outlook on home affordability, excellent schools, and great neighbors. Each home we’ve lived in at various stages of our lives has left us with lasting friends and memories. House #1 – Ellendale Road, Drexel Hill, for 14 years from 1977 to 1991. We were 21 and… Continue reading
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Life, Memories, Love and Loss 8/27/25
Birth and the first coo or cry of a baby is something to be cherished every time. Weddings and Funerals reflect life in joy and in sadness. Reminiscing over photos over past loved ones. Moments in life of joy: Expectations, Births, Birthdays, Christmas, Baby and Wedding Showers, etc… Funny Comedians, Comedy Shows, and the like… Continue reading
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To stay current and share my thoughts on the daily prompt of the day and more… 8/26/25
Word Press offers a great platform to hone skills, share thoughts, and promote my musing and likes through my work. Personally having now written and published three books it allows me also to share my work with my refined audience on a smaller stage highlighting it among the overwhelming at times seletions at most if… Continue reading
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Willie and Jack have two different households but share some of the same ancient DNA 8/25/25
At the recent BBQ gathering, I had the chance to spend some moments with both Jack and Willie, who are always happy to see you but also sad when you leave. I had to act quickly, though, since they both have a short attention span, especially with ribs being grilled nearby. The smell of the… Continue reading
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Life is Good; Be Thankful for what you have the simple things… 8/24/25
Today, being Sunday, our day started with prayer at our parish church. Before that, as most days begin with enjoying coffee with my wife, taking a shower, flossing and brushing my teeth, shaving, and getting dressed, then combing my hair. Afterwards, like many, we came home to have a Sunday morning breakfast and plan our… Continue reading
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Looking forward to getting a jump on something recently passed for next year. The early bird gets the worm. 8/23/25
A few weeks ago, our family rented a shore home in Sea Isle City, a favorite Jersey shore, but we needed room for 16 and plenty of parking, which can be challenging. We were lucky enough to find a nice place, but it was several blocks from the beach and didn’t have a beach view.… Continue reading
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“Come Right Into the general store as we’ve got candy, popcorn, and so much more”! 8/22/25
The above was the opening to Gene London. Anyone who knows me knows that…”I am what I am!” Hmm! Just realized the biblical connotation to that line. Below is my elementary selection of things watched. Regular T.V. : Uncle Pete, Howdy Doody, Dudley Doright, Felix the Cat, Davey and Goliath, Pix Anne, Sally Starr -Popeye,… Continue reading
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Mornings, as it speaks of new possibilities! 8/21/25
** Special Note – Yesterday, my family would’ve celebrated my mother’s 105th birthday. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Mom! We miss you very much ** Morning’s of Spring: Early rains bring a spark of new beginnings after a long, cold winter. Trees sprout new leaves, and flowers like crocuses herald the season’s arrival. As spring progresses, we… Continue reading
