Monthly Archives: June 2023

Another place to visit

I have been remiss in calling to attention an interest website of authors. For some unknown reason I have submitted stories for publication, and they have indeed published, along with more than a hundred other authors. Some are just okay, … Continue reading

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My Half Year Report

Well, somebody in China reads this blog. Probably a robot looking for state secrets. I am impressed with the international reach, the list of countries with at least one reader goes on and on, finally ending with “Unknown area”, where … Continue reading

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Words

I have a question for you. Would you like to see more miracles? Or perhaps even, for some, experience a miracle for the first time? I have a “method” that I would like to share, but I’m not a Methodist. … Continue reading

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Archaic Words

These words are endangered. They are one step away from being “obsolete”. Once that happens they will disappear. Please look them over and if they are useful… use them. I wouldn’t want “Egad” to go away. 1. Abaft—toward or at … Continue reading

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Birthday?

Obviously, a huge thank you for those who took the time to acknowledge this for me. What’s wrong with the rest of you that just scrolled on? Okay, at 74 I’m a bit crabbier than 73. I do feel an … Continue reading

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The Library

Good grief, it’s been a few years since I was in a library. They still have books, and the Dewey Decimal system. I overhear the librarian giving a tour, something is wrong with Mr. Dewey, but they still use his … Continue reading

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Gayle

Today, in 1944, my sister died from complications of Scarlet Fever. Before penicillin this was often a killing disease, but many did survive with medical care. Unfortunately, this didn’t take place because of poverty, and some religious influence. It’s a … Continue reading

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The Two Lights

I have a fun suggestion. Try removing just one word from your speech or thoughts for one month. If the word comes up, as it will naturally do, dismiss it quickly, as if it never happened. The word is banished … Continue reading

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Family Stories

I went to my brother’s funeral service this weekend. It was a time of remembrance, and a time of the spoken word. They are not always the same story. It was a time of healing of old wounds, and a … Continue reading

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