Monthly Archives: April 2014

“Adages/Witticisms/Sayings”

For the last couple of weeks I’ve been posting adages/witticisms/questions to my Facebook “author page” (Facebook.com/danieljcoxauthor).  I decided I’d start posting here, as well, so here’s a “catch up” post. You are the reflection in the mirror of my soul. … Continue reading

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“Aha!”

People who do not “create” often think artists are crazy. Poets, in particular, have often been accused through the ages of walking the earth on a slightly different plane. I think the difference between artists and the rest is merely … Continue reading

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“Just Lucky, I Guess”

To say that I’ve taken some risks in my life is a major understatement. I used to drive my parents crazy with some of the stunts I’d pull. Yep…jumped off the garage roof with an umbrella “parachute.” That didn’t work … Continue reading

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“Into the Dark”

The dark at the top of the stairs held every demon of the boy’s imagination. Eighteen steps to the banishing light. Why was the switch at the top? He couldn’t climb all the way up there by himself! No matter … Continue reading

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“Hire the Best”

I was in Tarkio recently for another “work weekend” as some of us from the Tarkio College Alumni Association continue to restore Rankin Hall. The main floor is looking pretty good—better than it did in the early ’70s, I think. … Continue reading

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“Life’s Illusions”

This was written on March 30, but I was away from my good WiFi connection and couldn’t get it posted. One of my favorite short stories is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s fantasy, “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment.” Unfortunately, unless you had an abusive American … Continue reading

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“Give It All”

April is National Poetry Month.  So….   “Give It All” You know it’s right there if you reach out your hand the dream is so real and it’s all you can feel then you find out it’s a castle of … Continue reading

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