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The Sun is Calling

October 15, 2022

The sun is out today, calling, coaxing, cajoling“Come out and play!” like the kids in my old neighborhoodCome out, there …

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Sleeping in…

October 14, 2022

Sometimes after a big mealthere is dessert.Sometimes after a good night’s sleepthere is sleeping inthat little extra hourfeels so good.At …

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An Odd Cycle

October 13, 2022

It is oddthat we celebrate joyouslythe first time wecircle the sun as humans And continue to celebrateuntil we would rather …

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100-Year Flood Plain

October 12, 2022

The land here is on a hundred-year floodplainthe insurance agent explained why we could getflood insurancebut friends on the ten-year …

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Trying Hopefulness on for Size

October 11, 2022

I am trying hopefulness on for sizein the smelly dressing roompins on the floorthe fragrances of bodies and stale clothingand …

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A Plan for Hope

October 10, 2022

Doorbell, dog barkingA man, a city councilman, he sayscampaigning for the mayoral candidate he thinksI should vote for I have …

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Sunday Story Episode 39 – Lab Work

October 9, 2022

Lab Work      Doug glanced down at his Rolex and relaxed in the seat of the Boeing 767. First class …

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Productivity I

October 8, 2022

So many plans, dreams, goalsto squeeze into this one small lifeon top of the chores that comewith living said life …

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Retirement Ceremony

October 7, 2022

He stood there, stoicuniform clean and tidybadge shiny, reflecting the lightof the cameraslistening carefully as his partnertalked about his contributionsto …

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Will the Sun Forget to Rise?

October 6, 2022

Will the sun forget to rise this morning?I look to the east, searching for the hope of dawnbut it is …

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