dailyprompt
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Something Old, Something New
During our 49 years of marriage, my wife and I have collected many items, though none as extravagant or valuable as a Honus Wagner or Babe Ruth baseball card, or original works by Rembrandt or Picasso. Instead, we focused on gathering more meaningful treasures, such as homemade Christmas cards from our kids, Mother’s Day and… Continue reading
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Prompt: What is the Legacy You Want to Leave Behind? 05/20/25
Most of us are fortunate if we remain alive in the hearts, minds, and stories of our loved ones for more than a generation or two. However, we can quickly fade into mere whispers of the past, much like old, forgotten memories. Just like old photographs from generations ago that now sit in boxes, waiting… Continue reading
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How Do You Feel About Cold Weather
It has its moments! I can’t even imagine spending Christmas holidays in warmer climates without the chance of seeing snow. Growing up without the opportunity to catch snowflakes on your tongue, build snow forts, have snowball fights with friends, sled, or ski means missing out on a whole host of winter activities. Then there are… Continue reading
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Have You Ever Broken a Bone?
This is an intriguing question for me. The straightforward answer would be “no,” but that wouldn’t convey the stories behind my multiple knee replacements, foot surgeries, and other issues. In my case, genetics played a role, especially concerning my feet. Additionally, getting tackled while playing football and participating in various sports throughout my youth and… Continue reading
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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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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
