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Prompt: When was the first time you really felt like a grown-up (If Ever) 10/5/25
Have a Blessed Day! RIP Charlie Kirk and may his family be blessed! In the Spring of 1975, when I asked my then-girlfriend of several years, who is now my wife of almost 50 years, if she would marry me. We were young, both working, and had saved some money in the bank, nothing earth-shattering… Continue reading
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Prompt: What was the hardest personal goal you have set for yourself? 10/2/25
Good Morning! Have a productive and enjoyable day The exact day and reason that gave me the willpower to quit smoking. To set the stage, it was January 7, 1996, in Dallas, where the Eagles lost to the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the playoffs with a score of 30-11. If that wasn’t… Continue reading
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Prompt: What would my life be like without a computer? 9/26/25
I would be back in my youth when all was right in the world. The little mom-and-pop corner grocery store, deli, and drugstore would still be open. The family would still be able to mostly exist on a single-family income, where most mothers raised the kids and fathers went out to work and supported the… Continue reading
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What aspects of your cultural history are you most proud? 9/19/25
Author of two Philadelphia Holiday Stories – http://www.AChanceEncounterWithAMostUnusualAcquaintance@Amazon.com http://www.A-Glimpse-From-Christmas-Past@Audible.com Speaking for both my wife and me, we are the offspring of family immigrants who came to America from countries that were ruled or were going through a time of crisis, such as the Irish Potato Famine or impoverished nations like Germany, Russia/Ukraine, and Czechoslovakia. I… Continue reading
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What would My Life Be without Music? 9/12/25
From my earliest memories, music has always been central to our family. I recall stories of my mother and her sisters singing and telling stories around the piano, as well as at the kitchen and dining room tables with my grandmother. Several of my mother’s and father’s siblings and cousins played instruments, which influenced my… Continue reading
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Most Epic win or failure in cooking? 9/10/25
Well, as someone who enjoys cooking a variety of meats, including seafood, I found the biggest win in planning a Valentine’s dinner for my siblings and their significant others as described below, with my wife only doing most of the decoration and table setting using her inherited grandmother’s delicate, fine French Limoge porcelain dishes. The… 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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Family, Friends, and Living Life to the Fullest Each Day, doing the things I love to do! 8/16/25 Happy Birthday to our eldest daughter, Marie
A footnote to today’s prompt that I will hopefully be able to tie in with my response, either way, it’s what motivates me to write tonight. It’s just past 10 pm this evening (8/15/25) as I type this. This time 49 years ago, my family was heartbroken at the passing of my dad, a few… Continue reading
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I am an optimist who tries to see the silver lining, but I realize there are always exceptions. 8/11/25
Usually, I am a glass-half-full kind of guy who tries to see the silver lining in most situations, as it’s all a matter of attitude and opinion anyway. We all have times we complain about some things that are serious life issues, and some are just part of life. Examples: Embrace the work, especially the… Continue reading
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The price of a meal and two specially gifted, pricey ones. Read On 7/31/25
As a man who makes his own wine, my wife and I usually enjoy dining at BYOB restaurants. This helps us keep costs down since we don’t have to order drinks from the bar, such as after-dinner aperitifs like dessert wines, cognac, brandy, or fancy martinis. The most expensive meal I can remember was a… Continue reading
