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Category Archives: memories
“Jokers”
After I died it was easier to focus and pretend I was sober But I was having trouble Remembering to breathe Then you passed your magic Over me Aces and Eights made me gasp I survived Loss Gained my new … Continue reading
Posted in life, memories, mortality, Uncategorized
Tagged Life, life relationships, poetry
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“Compose Yourself”
My life’s calendar has been that of schools since I was five years old. Even in retirement it hasn’t changed much. As a former teacher, this is still an important time of the year for me. I have former students graduating—from … Continue reading
Posted in life, memories, teaching, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged experience, growing up, learning, Life, people, philosophy, purpose, teaching, writing
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I Am Here to Pump You Up!
Since I left high school (50 years ago!) I have been up and down with my physical exercising. I’ve had periods where I’ve been waaaay too sedate and gluttonous and ballooned drastically. I’ve been a tri-athlete, running ten miles a … Continue reading
Posted in creativity, learning, life, memories, writing
Tagged art, creativity, learning, Life, writing
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“In the Beginning”
I hated high school. Yep. I was in the Class of ’68, but it wasn’t Rydell High and I sure as hell wasn’t anyone noticeable, even in a class of 50. Hell, when graduation rolled around, I was tied for … Continue reading
Posted in college life, life, memories
Tagged coming of age, growing up, independence, Life, memories, philosophy
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“A Cup of Tears”
It’s been a while since I’ve done any writing. I’ve been busy with all sorts of things the last few months–big remodel of the house (inside and out), traveled to the UK for two weeks, back and forth to the mountains … Continue reading
Posted in family, life, memories, mortality, short story
Tagged Family, growth, Life, life cycle, memories, parents, philosophy, short story
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“Circle of Gold”
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
Posted in family, life, memories, mortality
Tagged Connections, Family, Life, life cycle, life relationships, memories, philosophy
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“Shaving”
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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Tagged Connections, Family, family relations, life cycle, memories, past
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“Ghosts”
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
Posted in life, memories, mortality, Poetry
Tagged Life, life relationships, memories, poetry
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“Home Again”
After so much loss in 2013, memories make the new year and the continued chronicles of my life a parade of daily reminiscences. Sometimes I find myself laughing through my tears. I have been fortunate in my misfortunes because the … Continue reading
Posted in family, life, memories, mortality, Poetry
Tagged Family, Life, life cycle, memories, parents, philosophy, poetry
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“Not Relevant Anymore”
I was born in December of 1950 and grew up in small towns in northwest Missouri. My family for generations were people who had been farmers, owners of small shops, and in service occupations. My grandparents made ends meet as … Continue reading →