Author Archives: drdancox

“A Knock on the Door”

Posted on January 31, 2015 by drdancox

I was surprised by the knock on the door. I wasn’t expecting anyone.   Everything was perfect in my life.   My children were living good lives, and my grandchildren were guarantees of tomorrow….   Every day was an experiment … Continue reading →

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“When I’m Sixty-Four”

Posted on December 22, 2014 by drdancox

Today I am sixty-four years old. This sixty-fourth year has been one of great contrast to the previous one, and itself has had some ups and downs, but mostly it has been a wonderful twelve months. Last year at this … Continue reading →

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“Never Enough”

Posted on December 3, 2014 by drdancox

When I hold you in my arms, I want us to become one. Sometimes I fear I’ll break you, And I’ll be undone.   But it’s never enough Just to hold you No matter how I might enfold you It’s … Continue reading →

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“Gratitude”

Posted on November 19, 2014 by drdancox

“Gratitude”   If you have, Give, and be thankful for your abundance. If you need, Receive with a thankful heart until you may Give in your turn. All we need is Love.   Daniel J. Cox 11-19-2014

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The answer….

Posted on October 28, 2014 by drdancox

The answer to the question, “Why am I here?”: Live, love, learn, help others, try to make the world a better place in your little piece of it…. DrDan 10-28-2014

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“Circle of Gold”

Posted on October 22, 2014 by drdancox

On December 30, 1972, I married my best friend, Nancy Fender. She put a gold ring on my finger as we pledged to love and honor one another as long as we both lived. January 17, 2013—forty years, eighteen days, … Continue reading →

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“PDA”

Posted on September 30, 2014 by drdancox

I only know one way to love—unconditionally. I just don’t understand any other way. What is love if there are conditions? “Like”? “Fair weather friendship”? Can’t do it. I can’t help myself from admitting it, either, if I love someone. … Continue reading →

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“Happy New Year”

Posted on September 29, 2014 by drdancox

The uniformed officer had made his first round of the building. The back door was locked. The front entrance doors were closed, but he could still faintly hear the sacred music of the festivities within. Seemed funny to be having … Continue reading →

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“Weathering Stone”

Posted on September 14, 2014 by drdancox

Once I walked beside a mountain stream and stopped to gather up a rock that caught my eye as it flashed in the cold edge of melting snow. Its blackness seemed to hold the void of space and time.   … Continue reading →

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“Unforgiven”

Posted on September 9, 2014 by drdancox

He was surprised to see me sitting in his recliner in the living room when he got home from work, especially since his wife, my daughter, wasn’t there. She is supposed to be here to greet him and have supper … Continue reading →

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