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Prompt: What have you been putting off and why? 10/6/25
Good Morning! May you have a productive and happy Monday! Well, I am the kind of person who usually doesn’t procrastinate. However, the last time I put something off was when I wrote the rough draft of the book I just finally published after almost 8 years, (A Chance Encounter with a Most Unusual Acquaintance). Continue reading
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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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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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Acts of Kindness should be kept private between you and the recipient, but I’ll share a few examples. 7/26/25
I have done many things as a kid that I’m sure others can relate to, such as mowing or shoveling an elderly neighbor’s lawn or pavement, and running errands. However, I would like to share two things about myself that not many people know. When I was 4 or 5 years old, before starting kindergarten, Continue reading
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Wine, Cheese and Olives to Begin! 7/5/25
Happy 4th of July Weekend! Hope yours includes a gathering and fireworks To delve deeper into today’s prompt, I would definitely consider my solid marriage to my wife. Over time, we’ve learned to move in harmony and approach life with a more relaxed attitude, rather than the urgency we had in our youth. We’ve come Continue reading
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Tomorrow for Starters – God Willing 7/2/25
I am thrilled that, in the near future, a manuscript I submitted for publication will finally be printed, titled “A Chance Encounter with a Most Unusual Acquaintance.” More details to be shared later! God Willing! I am excited that my Philadelphia Christmas book, published 12 years ago, will be celebrated even more now, as some Continue reading
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Call, Text, Note, Letter, or Simple Thank You Works for Me 6/26/25
This is maybe an easy prompt for most to answer. However, I am always humbled by the outpouring of affection and generosity towards me. I was always someone who preferred to pitch in where needed, help those in need, and give quietly, often behind the scenes. In a Parochial school, this was known as the Continue reading
