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SPPRAK Attack

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Reblogged from GYA today:  Thanks to NBC Nightly News for this charming and inspiring story. Enjoy!   Young kids doing, and being grateful for, acts of kindness. What a wonderful combination! Thank you, GYA today, for spreading the word. Russ

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Vow To A Broken Man

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

It took two bad lungs And a broken heart To finally tear My world apart Barely alive In intensive care Hoping friends would Visit me there Most were too busy To visit at all To send a card Or bother … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Anger, Friendship, Illness, LIfe Lessons, Loss, Observations, Pain & Grief, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Greater Than Gold

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

The seed of this piece came to me as I read a comment from Diana earlier today describing a most kind and generous act indeed. Diana, this poem is dedicated to your kind daughter and her wonderful mother for whom … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized, Youth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Life Has Carved Her Callouses

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Reblogged from Meanwhile, Melody Muses…: Life has carved her callouses upon my tender heart, my response was toughening the epidermis part – so soften me, oh Holy Son, with springtime’s timely rays, that roughened edges would not keep my soul … Continue reading →

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Who Would Do Something Silly Like That?

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

Reblogged from A Grateful Man: The experience below may have been the most embarrassing day of my life–and considering how many such moments I’ve had, that is really saying something! Many years ago I’d volunteered to take a car load … Continue reading →

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The Curb

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

Dear friends: The poem below is dedicated to all who have lost loved ones, to those who have healed, and those who still struggle with their pain, grief, and/or regret at not having said or done what they now wish … Continue reading →

Posted in Loneliness, Pain & Grief, Poetry I Wrote, Regret, Suffering, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Fun Signs

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

Sign over a Gynecologist’s Office: “Dr. Jones, at your cervix.” ************************** In a Podiatrist’s office: “Time wounds all heels.” ************************** At an Optometrist’s Office: “If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place.” ************************** On … Continue reading →

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Conscious Of Our Treasures

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

Reblogged from appliedalliance: “We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” Thornton Wilder Taking things for granted is one of the greatest assaults on the quality of our lives. … Continue reading →

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(Lack of) Availability Update: Business and Family for Next Two Weeks

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

Dear friends: It is quarterly letters and reports time for my Clients, and I plan to do some traveling to help family members relocate (the ones who are 5 months pregnant with my twin grandsons!), so I will be mostly … Continue reading →

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Thanks For Your Time!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

Reblogged from Misifusa's Blog: “Thanks for Your Time”  Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood … Continue reading →

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