Monthly Archives: May 2015

“On Happiness”

Posted on May 31, 2015 by drdancox

The happiness of little children is amazing to watch. They find joy in the simplest things. Watching them grow can be painful. Part of that process is learning to deal with adversity and “the thousand natural shocks that flesh is … Continue reading →

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“Injustice”

Posted on May 7, 2015 by drdancox

Whata ya gonna do? Sit around and cry in your beer? Go ahead. Drink yourself numb. Eventually, for a little while, you’ll sober up. It is what it is. OK. It’s cliché. But truth usually becomes cliché. I tell people … Continue reading →

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“The Pine Box” —for SMP

Posted on May 1, 2015 by drdancox

Nicks and cuts Dings and dents Nail holes Blood Sweat Tears Decades of growth rings in 100 year-old boards You and I are there In the wood itself and The hope that remains of Memory and Friendship   Daniel J. … Continue reading →

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