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The Great Cake Event

Concord Monitor _________________________________________________________________ July 5, 1976 “Live Free or Die” Proudly Serving Concord, New Hampshire for Over 150 Years ___________________________________________________________________________________ Big ‘Mistake’ Leads to Bigger Celebration! Reporting – Dick Waters Yesterday, during America’s celebration of its 200th birthday, many in … Continue reading

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Rascally Rabbits

“Pops, come quick, you’ve got to see what they’re doing.” The Plan – He referred to it as “Operation Rabbit”. He recruited his seven-year-old granddaughter, Eleanor, to help him prevent the many rabbits from raiding his garden. He hoped that … Continue reading

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One Little Me

Thanks for ‘One Little Me’ We have no choice in our birth. It is up to others to decide if they want to commit to the responsibility. I want you to meet little old Me. ~ My mother met someone … Continue reading

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So Called Hug

I had a life-changing decision to make, and the privacy of the train car would help. It all started with an inappropriate hug. Well, that’s their polite way of saying what happened, but to me, it was my ‘coming out … Continue reading

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Winter is Coming

Photo courtesy of K.S. Brooks (www.indiesunlimited.com) Winter is Coming It has been months, and I have been waiting patiently for it. The heat of summer has long passed, and now we can feel the cool nights and brisk days. I’m … Continue reading

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One Plus Two

3-sided trail shelter Title: One Plus Two Since my wife passed, it has been a lonely world. I can’t relocate things that remind me of our time together and the love we had for years. I prayed often but really … Continue reading

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Senior Dinner

Photo courtesy of K.S. Brooks (www.indiesunlimited.com) Title: Senior Dinner One thing about Clancy…you couldn’t tell him anything he didn’t already know. We continued to let him accompany us on our camping trips, but his memory wasn’t what it used to … Continue reading

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Sun Kissed

Photo courtesy of K.S. Brooks (www.indiesunlimited.com) “Please listen to your decoding devices and I will continue the tour. I hope you have enjoyed your two weeks at the Solar Museum. Today, as you know, we are touring the Earth portion … Continue reading

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Blimpy

Photo courtesy of K.S. Brooks (www.indiesunlimited.com) Title: Blimpy It had taken him several attempts, but he finally had the correct amount. One difficulty he had was walking. He had to consciously step so that he wouldn’t propel himself. The real … Continue reading

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Creepy Night

Photo courtesy of K.S. Brooks (www.indiesunlimited.com) I never expected this. He left me blindfolded and it must be hundreds of miles from our home, based on the hours it took to drive here. Where is here? Thank God, they let … Continue reading

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