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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
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Here’s Looking Back at You, Kid! Happy Father’s Day 6/15/25
This question is tricky for me to define objectively and humbly from my perspective. Growing up in a Catholic home and attending a Catholic school, we were always taught not to boast or brag about ourselves. I will share some of my thoughts with my social circles, including my siblings and friends. Family members often… 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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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
