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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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Inspire with a touch of humor, joy, and reflection, allowing the reader to escape their daily routines. 8/14/25 Good Morning!
Most of the three books, both published and those outlined and unpublished, as well as the few poems written, allow me to express myself by giving the reader the option of disliking, sharing, reviewing, or commenting to show their emotional response. Any author, if they are honest—whether writing poetry, essays, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, music, fiction,… 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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Usually, these days by the seat of my pants… Read 0n 8/10/25
In my youth, I played organized baseball and football throughout elementary and high school. Especially during high school, I saw myself as more of a defensive, goal-stopping player. Unfortunately, this approach also applied to my life, not so much in terms of learning and practicing or success, but rather in my lack of ambition; I… Continue reading
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Peace can be defined in so many different ways at different times of the year in so many places. 8/7/25
In moments of quiet prayer or reflection, you can find peace. The beauty of watching a sunrise or sunset with a loved one by the beach, lake, or mountains throughout the changing seasons. The stillness of a snowstorm in winter, a gentle rainfall followed by a rainbow in spring, the roar of the ocean and… Continue reading
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World Peace, No Hunger, One Common Language, No Borders, Pray to the Same Creator? Where to Begin…Hmm 8/2/25
Humor would certainly be at the top of my list as who doesn’t like to laugh e.g. READ ON: This question could’ve been answered more effectively by someone more intelligent or profound than I. There is so much to do and so little time to accomplish it, especially considering that many greedy, controlling, and power-seeking… 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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Hardworking, Catholic, Family Man who loves and lives life to the fullest with a sense of humor. 7/25/25
Over the past 20 years, it has been a long time since anyone described me in words. However, back then, not just one, but two different waiters innocently asked me this question, and I might add, a year or so apart, at two different restaurants. Waiter #1: Excuse me, sir, but has anyone ever told… Continue reading
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Growing Up in the Wonder Years with the Blue Laws and Everything seemed right in the world 7/24/25
As a child of the 1950s and 1960s, you may hear a parent, or more commonly, a grandparent, reminisce about how different life was when they were growing up during the Baby Boom era. This term refers to the period when children were born as soldiers returned home and started families after World War II… Continue reading
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Life Can Change in the Blink of an Eye for Better or Worse… Morning News Read On 7/7/25
When it comes to Security – Consider the perspective of Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple and one of the richest individuals in the world, who sacrificed much of his personal life for business success. His final thoughts on success and financial security were poignant: “I reached the pinnacle of success in the business world.… Continue reading
