dailyprompt
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Oldsmobile
My favorite car was my first car, a gold Oldsmobile Delta 88 convertible with a 350 horse power engine. It was my Dad’s but he let me drive it, as my own, once I got my license. I had my first date in that car. The date was forgettable, but I remember it because of Continue reading
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Not Just A Vase
I used to think that being creative was just an art thing, painting a picture or drawing it, writing something, writing or singing a song, and making a nice vase. Early on I knew I was creative, but saw my ability in these narrow terms. Eventually I realized my creativity influenced my traditional work life. Continue reading
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Dating Myself
The daily prompt asks me to share what I know about the year I was born? Sadly, I know more about Hannibal’s campaign against the Romans, than I know about that year. I’m dating myself, but Eisenhower was president. I had to look this up to double check my memory. I know it was the Continue reading
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Phone Games
To pass the time I play free games on my phone. The problem is that playing the games is a good distraction when I’m procrastinating. I’ve had writer’s block lately, and the allure of mindless phone games enables my avoidance. Fortunately, the games are getting boring. So, it’s back to the computer, facing the blank Continue reading
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Thick Skin
Even in retirement, I’m still learning and growing. I hope it keeps me young. Because I published two books this year, I’m learning the benefit of developing a thick skin. Although I am not getting negative feedback or criticism, I am challenged by the difficulty of getting noticed and not letting it bothering me. When Continue reading
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Couch Potato
When I was a kid skiing and tennis were my big sports. I wasn’t good at team sports because my friends thought I was too scrawny. My family owned a retail sporting goods business, so I had easier access to equipment and expertise. I was a pretty good skier, not so good at tennis, but Continue reading
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No Spin
What inspires my admiration of others is honesty, especially from leaders. Honesty is often hard, because not everyone agrees. There is particular risk to being honest in public. It takes courage to say what one believes, knowing the backlash could be strong. I count on leaders to focus on the public good and have the Continue reading
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Less Harsh
I could do with a lot less harsh self talk. Ever since I was a kid, people who know me say I am too hard on myself. It seems natural to me, but as an old man, I know it’s not constructive or healthy to rebuke myself when things turn out differently than I planned. 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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