dailyprompt
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Fears, Phobias, Devils, Demons, and How Superman Saved My Dream Life (Red On) 5/31/25
My fear of the dark and the things that move at night, mostly fueled by my imagination, has stayed with me over the years. In my youth, I often dreamed of being chased by devils, monsters, aliens, and ghosts. These nightmares were likely triggered by my older siblings watching scary movies—films that would have been… Continue reading
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Life’s simple pleasures vary from person to person! 5/30/2
Why stop at one? The obvious things would be spending time with my wife and family. The question is as diverse as asking about your favorite food, Season, Holiday, or flavor of ice cream; the list is endless unless you get down to specifics. However, to explore this question in its most intimate details is… Continue reading
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How to Recognize True Friendship 5/29/25
Most people would agree that friendships generally evolve as we go through different stages of life. However, maintaining those friendships over the years requires a commitment to staying in touch. I have close friends whom I might not see for years, but when we reunite, we can easily pick up right where we left off.… Continue reading
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I Have Always Been Working at Something 5/28/25
In my youth, I was the second youngest of seven siblings. Just two weeks before my second birthday, my mother was two months pregnant with my youngest sister when my father slipped on ice and hit his head, but he went to work anyway. He suffered a debilitating brain aneurysm that led to a stroke.… Continue reading
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I Do in…I AM, Who Am, Who Sustains Me
The simple answer would be to say “Yes”! For me, not to believe in Our Heavenly Father, Our Lord Jesus, and the Holy Spirit would be like never having been born. They are the very essence of everything that sustains life. The question itself is akin to asking whether I need air to breathe, water… Continue reading
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How the Wonder Years were Hijacked? 5/26/25
A man in a Mac drove up in his Compaq, and while enjoying some bites of an apple, his wife looked on as he inquired about a place for a bite to eat that they had heard about. He remarked, “It’s been a long hard drive, adding that I almost crashed twice when a bit… Continue reading
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Pretty Good at Being Me…
My parents have always supported and believed in me, seeing me as a pretty good kid, much like most children. I was an above-average student and often received compliments on my sense of humor, great laugh, and fun personality. People described me as charitable and someone who was always willing to lend a helping hand—just… Continue reading
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The Important Things it’s really a matter of Choice
Prompt for 5/24/25 A. A devoted and caring wife who actively engaged in raising and educating our children in a challenging world. B. We are very proud of our smart, loving, hardworking, trustworthy, and compassionate children, who are strong in character. C. Grandchildren who appreciate the above are being raised into adulthood in a similar… Continue reading
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The Lord, Faces of My Past of Names Missed
At the top of my list are my parents. My father passed away just a few days before our first and oldest child was born; in fact, she arrived in the early morning hours of the day he was buried. He and my mother have always been my mentors and confidants, holding the most significant… Continue reading
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First and Foremost Faith, Family, Country, Friends
After reflecting on the previous statement, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the many intangible necessities of everyday life. These include items such as licenses, registrations, Social Security cards, and health and dental insurance IDs. Additionally, we must consider banking information, credit cards, and home or auto insurance documents. On a personal level, important documents… Continue reading
