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50th High School Reunion
I went to my high school’s 50th reunion. It was the first time I’ve been to one of these. I wasn’t going to go, but a couple of friends said they were going and I hadn’t seen them in years, so I signed up. My friends had to cancel at the last minute, but I… Continue reading
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Fried Mush
I made myself fried corn mush today. I boiled corn meal and poured it into a small loaf pan. When it was cooled and congealed, I cut slices that I fried in a pan until golden brown. With a little bit of maple syrup it’s a delicious breakfast treat. My limited knowledge tells me this… Continue reading
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Uncle
My uncle is an inspiration. He passed 28 years ago, but he remains an influence and role model. He was a simple man who had a full life. He pursued his dreams, enjoyed his achievements and left a legacy of good will around him. He had humble beginnings. He told me stories of unloading railroad… Continue reading
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Mountain Stream
In July I went to the mountain’s with the family for a vacation. Each morning I got up at 5 am to go fly fishing. I went early before anyone else was awake and I had the stream to myself. Even though a Starbucks was a five minute walk away, on the water there was… Continue reading
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Those Were the Days
The Fourth of July usually is a day for BBQs and big gatherings. This year people in my family went all directions. My wife, daughter and I went to a mostly empty theater and watched a movie. We had no big BBQ. No one came over. Our only fireworks were a few sparkles in the… Continue reading
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Words are Funny
I have two sisters, my older and younger sister. Many people take this to mean I am a middle child, but in fact, I am the oldest. I have two younger sisters, one is older than the other… My older sister is actually the middle child. I know I could clear this up by referring… Continue reading
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Eclipse
This is the day when another solar eclipse goes across part of North America. I don’t have my glasses from the last time, but I made a viewing box, so I can marvel at the image without damaging my eyes. The box brings me back to my youth. When a partial eclipse was passing, my… Continue reading
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M&Ms
I don’t eat much candy anymore, but I still enjoy M&Ms, partly because it’s chocolate and partly because I have good memories associated with them. When I was a kid, my uncle would keep a big jar of M&Ms on the china cabinet, which he loved to share after dinner. He would hand them out… Continue reading
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When Toys Lasted
When I was a kid, I had a toy that was a replica of a two-man bobsled. The figures were made of plastic, but the bobsled was solid metal. It was heavy and designed to go fast down hills. My house was built about four feet above the street grade, so we had a nice… Continue reading
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Presents
When I was a kid, I could never sleep before Christmas Day. The excitement of it was too much, thinking about all the mysterious presents adorned in pretty paper. My Mom would heighten the anticipation with a parade of packages that came in the mail, that she would secret in her bedroom until she wrapped… Continue reading
About Me
Indie author and self taught artist, creating for over fifty years, also a former corporate lawyer and systems manager … and other assorted vocations. Writing is my passion. I just released my first science fiction novel, Escape From Desolation, eBook and paperback. More information at my author page: http://escapefromdesolation.com
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