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It was all quiet down the long hall of the dormitory as a figure clad in black slowly, carefully eased the window screen away from the wall and climbed out the open window and dropped to the ground below. Reaching … Continue reading →

I had settled in to my chair at the dining room table with my second cup of coffee. I brew it dark, and strong and with only a splash of milk that I can never taste over the richness of … Continue reading →

While tidying up my desk, or at least the part I wanted to use, I chanced upon book I had read long ago. Was it that long since I cleared my desk? As I looked at it and remembered what … Continue reading →

The bench in that park was still damp from the recent afternoon rain. I didn’t mind as I sat on it anyway, slouching back it the comfortable embrace it offered. Sitting there, I looked at the tree a few yards … Continue reading →

I am most certain we have all heard the phrase “a penny for your thoughts”. We have all been told all our lives to think. But recently I discovered how difficult it is not to have any thoughts. Let me … Continue reading →

Here of late, I have been busy constructing a shed in the back yard so that one day, perhaps, a car just might be able to park in the garage. It’s a three car garage that has never felt the … Continue reading →

Of late, I have noticed a trend which isn’t really new to me. And I am supposing that I can take some small comfort that it is not a singular circumstance bearing only my name, in that others may suffer … Continue reading →

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Today is the goal of yesterday. It’s difficult sometimes to stop and really look at what our goals in life are all about. I, for one, set many goals for myself. Most are not life changing or require deep thought. … Continue reading →

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Today is some day. Some days are better than others I have long heard and that is the key way to looking at life. And they are all good I happen to think. For it’s how we think of them; … Continue reading →

I feel fortunate today that I have yet another day to live. So far, so good. As I sat at the breakfast table eating my bowl of frosted shredded wheat bites, I was as usual watching the events taking place … Continue reading →

…the second…is easier… Continue reading →