dailyprompt
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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
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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
