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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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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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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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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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My Best Friend, Confidant, Life and Wife…
It’s rare to meet someone at a young age, like sixteen, and almost instantly realize that this is the person you want to walk through life with and share everything. To be honest, it was a bit scary! However, I was fortunate to recognize her as a blessing. I only had a brief moment to… Continue reading
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A Tribute to Our Mother’s – A Look Back
My mother was the youngest of her ten siblings, and this is my tribute to all mothers and grandmothers. I am the youngest of my parents’ seven children. I might add that I am one of her favorites, but I’ll discuss that more later. She was born in 1920 and passed away at the age… Continue reading
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The Capitalist in All of Us; Common Ground of the World
Imagine, if you will, that no matter where you live in the world or what language you speak, we all share common interests and preferences in many areas. These include food, cars, bikes, drinks, ice cream flavors, and clothing. It doesn’t matter if it’s Armani, Versace, Levi’s, or Wranglers; whether you prefer dress shirts and… Continue reading
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Christmas and the Holiday Season in General 4/30/25
My childhood memories of growing up in the mid-1950s to the early 1960s are filled with excitement over the possibilities of obtaining that year’s most desired item. In preschool, I eagerly anticipated Popeye-related toys, as well as significant gifts like a new Flexible Flyer sled or a bicycle. Other years, it was ice skates or… Continue reading
