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#atozchallenge: Kangaroos, Kites, Koalas, and Kraft

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I got sidetracked the last couple of days, so am a tad late with K and L. But here I am, with a random word suggested by my creative niece for the K post. We are going to write this … Continue reading

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Another birthday (Daggummit!)

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She said “It’s my birthday!” I said “Nah uh, when?” “Today Uncle Steve! Today I turn ten!” I said, “That’s impossible. Stop fibbing to me! It was only yesterday that you were two, maybe three!” “Don’t be silly Uncle Steve! I am almost a teen! … Continue reading

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Releasing my inner Adonis

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Eye of the Tiger plays in the background. A virile masculine type is doing impressive feats of fitness. Sit-ups with a dresser on his chest; single finger handstand push ups; beating the stuffing out of concrete punching bags; sprinting up sky scraper … Continue reading

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Saying goodbye

We buried my dad today. I think it was a good sendoff. My sister and I each wrote eulogies at my mother’s request. For those who know me yet never met my dad, or for those who simply want to … Continue reading

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Irony and Synchronicity

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The last time I moved back to the ‘rents house to “temporarily” recoup was roughly … 6 years ago. Since then, I have been living my hermit life  in what I affectionately call “the cave”. I had several considered reasons … Continue reading

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Tree Wisdom

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In the last few years, We the People have displayed the extremes of humanity’s potential. We have pulled together to heal when disaster hits, while in the next moment we condemn others for thinking differently than us. We shout “Love … Continue reading

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A seed is planted

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The Queen of Faerie spoke, and her ethereal voice carried with the force of a winter storm, yet thrilled with the sweet music of spring. None in the realm could escape her words, even if they so chose. “We must … Continue reading

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A birthday card … of sorts

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Once upon a time (nine years ago today as a matter of fact) a magical flower was born. Happy Birthday Sarah!!

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I am occupied giving thanks for Thanksgiving

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It has dawned on me that I have not been purely creative in a while. At least not without some egging on like with the 100 Word Challenge. So I today I am trying to do a “poetic” ode to … Continue reading

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Occupy Life (and Thanksgiving too)!

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As I mentioned in my previous post, my brain has taken a vacation. I thought this would be a good opportunity to write something straight from the soul. After all the brain is not there to interfere. But when I … Continue reading