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Tag Archives: death
A Positive Surprise in Tough Times
It’s been a tough few years for the Rodriguez children. Both their parents died of cancer. But twenty-year-old Samantha stepped up and began raising her five siblings alone. Their community got together and donated a new car to the struggling family. A gift … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Generosity, Kindness, Uncategorized
Tagged challenges, death, Family, generosity, kindness
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Irony
The irony Is not lost on me That no matter How hard I try I’ll never know How long I’ll live Until the day I die. With Love, Russ
Posted in Death, Life, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized
Tagged death, irony, Life, poem, poetry
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My Old Friend is Gone
Duke collapsed yesterday morning and had a hard time getting up. I rushed him to the vet, they examined him and had me bring him to the emergency medical hospital last night. He kept getting worse and became non-responsive this … Continue reading
Posted in Dealing with Pain & Grief, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, Loss, Uncategorized
Tagged death, dogs, friends, Grief, loss
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My Legacy
I feel time ticking so loudly that it tempers my actions and keeps me focused. Without knowing specifics, I know I have precious little time left, and less every day, and that is part of what motivates me to spend … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Death, Family, legacy, Uncategorized
Tagged creating, death, Family, legacy, writing
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Last Words
I recall reading something about Steve Jobs last words being, “Wow! Wow!” I’d love my last word to be “WAHOO!” and to die with a huge smile and look of awe-filled wonder on my face. With Love, Russ
The Devil’s Dance
I usually post my poetry on my poetry blog A Grateful Man’s Poetry at A Grateful Man’s Poetry rather than this one but in this case my heart whispered to include it on this site as well, and I’ve learned to listen … Continue reading
Posted in Anger, Breakthroughs, Choices, Courage, Growth/Learning, Heroes, Peace, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote
Tagged choices, courage, death, Life, peace, poetry, war
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A Different Kind of Christmas this Year for those Who’ve Lost Loved Ones
A Different Christmas For all who miss loved ones this holiday season… I experienced this on Facebook and was deeply touched by it. With Love, Russ
My Last Breath and Heartbeat
I’m acutely aware my time remaining on this earthly plane gets shorter with every breath I take and every beat of my heart. I may not survive to see tomorrow. I ask myself: How do I ensure what I leave … Continue reading
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