Author Archives: drdancox

“Live!”

Posted on September 2, 2014 by drdancox

Don’t light your candle at both ends.  Light a fuse!  –DrDan 09/02/14

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“Glory’s Promise”

Posted on August 29, 2014 by drdancox

Roy stood on the hillside and looked out over the gold-green field of waving blue stem and buffalo grass dotted with the rusty backs of his small herd of Herefords. The spring calves had been few, but there were calves. … Continue reading →

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“Rocky Mountain High”

Posted on July 18, 2014 by drdancox

My writers group spent a few minutes with a prompt last night. One of the participants explained (and had pictures) that she had recently been hiking in the mountains and came upon a startlingly clean pair of men’s white underwear … Continue reading →

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“Whiskey Kisses”

Posted on July 18, 2014 by drdancox

It really wasn’t all that far from the barstool to the floor. Still, it took him longer to get there than he thought it might. On the way down he had given up on all the chances of climbing back … Continue reading →

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“All the Things That Matter”

Posted on June 8, 2014 by drdancox

The spaces between Grains of sand Snowflakes Stars Hearts   Infinite nothingness holding together Castles Angels Worlds Life   How different yet the same those spaces: Dark Light Vacant Whole   Out of emptiness— Hope Joy Peace Love   All … Continue reading →

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“Shaving”

Posted on June 5, 2014 by drdancox

We shaved together this morning—my grandfather, my father, and I—smiling at one another in the mirror of memory. I dragged the razor through the foam, up under my chin; then looked down to rinse away three days’ stubble. “You missed … Continue reading →

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“Ghosts”

Posted on May 30, 2014 by drdancox

  My life is haunted. In dreams come arms that held me Eyes that searched my face Lips that spoke of love and life and longing. Around me swirl eddies of memory… Life lived as more than one Promises found … Continue reading →

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“I See You”

Posted on May 30, 2014 by drdancox

I think the first time was very brief. The fall killed me soon after. Rushing in at the huge, hairy beast, trying to goad him over the killing cliff, I dodged a flailing trunk and myself went over the edge … Continue reading →

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“By the Mark—Twain!”*

Posted on May 29, 2014 by drdancox

Although the final destination is well know, I had no charts to guide me as I pushed my little raft into the current of my life. I didn’t need the stars except as marvels to contemplate and stir imagination. Each … Continue reading →

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“The Death of Alone”

Posted on May 27, 2014 by drdancox

His hand shook as he put the cold key in the ignition. The engine thundered with startled horses. That deep echo rolled off the concrete canyons and harmonized with the ringing in his ears left by the explosion of the … Continue reading →

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