life
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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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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 Childhood Dream Comes True
When I was a young man, I dreamed of becoming a conductor, fireman, or policeman. As I entered my teenage years, I fantasized about being a rock musician or a baseball or football player, imagining the excitement of the crowd cheering for me. As I moved into middle age, I found myself drawn to the… 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
