Peace and Harmony On A Country Road
An uncommon Encounter After my daily walk through Eastwood last Sunday, I did some writing, then headed out with a sense of impetus to look for a roadside stand that sold a stone statue of the Blessed Mother. I couldn’t find what I was looking for, so the decision was made to go the extra […]
Step Right Up Ladies and Gentlemen; Boys and Girls
Enjoy the Great New York State Fair!
My Darling Soldier Girl
My Darling Soldier GirlIs a source of pride and joyShe marches with the best of themKeeps up with soldier boys My Darling Soldier GirlLoves country, friends, and familyShe’s capable and confidentThere’s nothing she can’t be My Darling Soldier GirlReaches for the moon and skyShe’s bright, brave, and beautifulThere’s nothing she won’t try My Darling Soldier […]
The Power of One
There are many kinds of pressures that are applied today, to get people to join the “majority of numbers”… to get them to move in a specific direction. There also exists the pressure of appearance, where one who “looks” differently or “sounds” different, is made out to seem foolish or “out of step” with the […]
Delightedly Childish
Living in the present is essential to our well-being, and the child in us is what makes all things possible — all things worthwhile. Here, you may find yourself again living in a world of renewed playfulness, without concerns about money, productivity, or being “cool”. Delightfully candid snapshots of children worldwide will teach us that […]
Fickle Mirror
Each morn I greet a brand new day My Mirrors look at me and say “You look the same as yesterday” Can it be my youth won’t slip away? I’ll always walk with a peppy gate And hold my back and shoulders straight Father Time will have to wait For I’ll escape […]
A Wave Of Unhappiness
Fretting Children What is wrong with today’s children? Why does one in four have experienced a probable mental illness”; which means that one in five has had anxiety, depression, or both? Many kids with horrendous anxiety and self-harm are becoming paralyzed. The figures are certainly shocking, but what is driving this global “wave of unhappiness” […]
Americas Flag, Revisited.
There seems to be an unwillingness to understand why it’s necessary to commit one’s loyalty to a flag. To understand the importance of this homage, we must first understand its symbolism. Originally the symbol and banner of the thirteen colonies, its form, and colors, were not chosen on the basis of rational thought. Its form […]
