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Beside a Mountain Stream
I always seem to be more myself in the mountains. It doesn’t matter what the season might be. The deep snows of winter afford me my favorite pastime and I look for every chance I get to ski. Spring is … Continue reading
Posted in learning, life, Uncategorized
Tagged history, learning, Life, nature, people, philosophy, purpose, social justice
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Spill
I thought I’d posted this poem several days ago. In order to get my words in the places, and lines in the spaces, I’d want them to be (I like to move them around for emphasis and meaning), I do … Continue reading
Fire Bird
Ashes Blow away in Clouds of bitterness And flame Bright wings Soar in Meteoric rise of Promise Rise Higher in Happiness and Love Sing Joy and Soar above Past heartache Daniel J. Cox 07-29-2017
Inspiration
I have often told my students (in the past; retirement is fun!), that the best (and probably the only real cure for Writer’s Block) is just WRITE! I think there’s more to it, however, when you aren’t really blocked, but … Continue reading
Posted in art, creativity, learning, writing
Tagged art, creativity, Family, future, 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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I’ll Stand Up for You
I’ll stand up for you In the pouring rain Shower you with hope Take away your pain I’ll stand up for you In the darkest hour Take your fear away Help you see your power Hold your head … Continue reading
“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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“On Happiness”
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
Posted in life, mortality
Tagged coming of age, Life, life cycle, life relationships, philosophy
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“Injustice”
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
“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 →