Monthly Archives: July 2023

Walk it off

Photo courtesy of K.S. Brooks (www.indiesunlimited.com) “Wow, that was some fall you took. How’s the pain?” “I’ll never be the same.” “Is it your back or your shoulder?” “It even hurts to answer you, it’s not either of those.” “The … Continue reading

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By the Light of the Fireflies

Courtesy of Free Bing Images.com B Y  THE  LIGHT  OF  THE  FIREFLIES… Y ou came into my life on that glorious day T he innocence of my folly H appenstance, I noticed their glow in the woods that night E … Continue reading

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An Angel, Just in Time

Photo courtesy of Photolamus.com Title: An Angel…Just in Time Sitting at my family’s cemetery plot, I was contemplating my future. It has been six months since cancer took you. We had eight years of bliss, followed by two years of … Continue reading

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Notice to my followers!

We have ‘oven’ heat in Arizona, but the sunsets are worth it. I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all of you who have supported my writing. The many ‘likes’ over twelve years keep me going, … Continue reading

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This End Up

“STOP, stop the countdown,” General Locket yelled. “What’s wrong, sir?” They just informed me that the rocket batteries are not fully charged.” “How much more time do we need, Sir?” “Colonel, you shouldn’t be asking me that question.” He pulled … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday America

USA A Country A Wonderful Country Fortunate To Live Here Many Served For Our Freedom Our Family Did Their Part Too Bless Those Who Gave Us Our Freedom Some Gave More Than The Others Please Honor All Who Served Red, … Continue reading

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Driver’s License Road Test

I watched my gold-plated brass key chain with the white, blue, and red Ford logo swinging back and forth in the ignition. My dad and I were told to bring the car to the front of the Massachusetts Registry building … Continue reading

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Ethereal

Photo courtesy of K.S. Brooks (www.indiesunlimited.com) They said he couldn’t be a photographer. He never listened to anyone before, which was why he was blind. They said it could blow up in his face. That was twenty years ago. Now, … Continue reading

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