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Feb 19
2 min

Hey Rick, Good to see you. It's ok if you don't remember. Because I do.

The face of Alzheimer’s and Dementia is etched on my big brother’s face. Left to die in a locked unit on the Cape. Rick could be helped...

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Feb 13
1 min

Journey of Love

As an author I tend to see most things as a story of life. Having dinner last night in Southlake Texas outdoors I saw a story of lasting...

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Jan 24
1 min

The Loss of my Grandchild

The first son of my son arrived the other day, Brother and sister born hand in hand. Oh...what a wonderful bond. Who would have known two...

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Jan 24
1 min

A Winnie The Pooh Moment ~ Granddaughter

Only a few of my friends know of my special love for my son Paul and the reason behind it. From day one Paul gave me a reason to grow-up...

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Nov 16, 2019
2 min

A Winnie the Pooh moment…

I called my son Paul today, it had been some time since we have chatted (months) and I was worried that somehow that even with thousands...

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Nov 1, 2019
1 min

Winter in Texas is upon us.

It's early here in Tex-ass I am standing on my porch drinking my first of many dunkin K-cups. Texas winter is upon us watching the sky...

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Oct 9, 2019
3 min

I Met a Real Hero Today

I met a Hero today ~ His eyes were swollen red a steady stream of tears were slowly making their way down his aged cheeks. He sat hunched...

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Oct 9, 2019
2 min

Soon I'll be sixty years old, will I think the world is cold

Late here in Tex-ass, spent the day writing and a bit of time with Joe Green on the phone. He and I chatted like we always do “The best...

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Oct 9, 2019
2 min

Many Years from Now

Many years from now when I slowly fade away. I think of the things I shall miss. The wind and the rain, the never-ending crash of the...

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Oct 9, 2019
1 min

A Letter to my Daughter

Dearest daughter, It is my hope that you at least take the time to read this letter and not just discard it like some sort of annoyance...

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