life
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Theodore B. Starr Grandfather Clock 6/13/25
We inherited this grandfather clock from my wife’s aunt’s boss, who was a clock collector and had a passion for repairing clocks. The clock features a moon-faced dial surrounded by a beautiful brass and filigree plate. At the top of the plate is a dial that tracks the seconds, and at the bottom is a… Continue reading
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Attitudes Are Contagious Is Yours Worth Catching? 6/5/25
It is an old cliche, but faith in GOD is foremost and the most important ingredient if one is to be successful at anything. You must be able to live under the guidance of treating others as you would be treated, and the ten commandments as the guideline to all civilized nations. If you live… Continue reading
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My High School Sweetheart…Still After 49+ Years
6/4/25 Like most husbands, My wife, lover, Mother, Grandmother, best friend, and confidant. Why might you ask? When I first met my wife in the summer of ’72, she was seeing a mutual friend. We were both 16 and sophomores in high school, preparing to enter our junior year of High School. She was, and… Continue reading
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Well, In my Imagination…I’m Senior Zorro
As a kid, I always thought the actor who portrayed Zorro had a pretty cool stage name: Guy Williams. Although his real name was Armando Joseph Catalano, I will always remember him as Don Diego de la Vega. However, in the 1998 a remake, The Legend of Zorro, which starred Anthony Hopkins, and Antonio Banderas,… Continue reading
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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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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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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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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
