: About Me

Born and raised in Meadow Lake Saskatchewan.
Completed High School in North Battleford Saskatchewan
Served 38 years as a Salvation Army Officer mostly in Western Canada.
Retired in June 2005, moving to Owen Sound, Ontario.
Now works at Greay Bruce Health Services Withdrawal Management Services (Detox Center).

Interests: Reading, writing (both poetry and proses)
Pastoral and Addictions Counseling

Family : Been married to my wonderful wife Dorothy for 36 years. She is the wind beneath my wings.

Have 3 grown children- One daughter living in Saskatoon Saskatchewan, another in Surrey BC and a son living in Owen Sound, Ontario.

Have 3 grandchildren. A 13 year old granddaughter, a 3 year old grandson and 2 year old grand daughter.

My passion is ...

Jesus Christ and His Gospel

I know too much about ...

my own weakness

My parents always told me ...

you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar

My childhood ambition ...

To be a radio announcer

My favorite memory ...

the birth of my children

Why I write ...

To express myself creatively and to help others

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Motivational Interviewing by William Miller and Stephen Rollnick and When God Doesn't Make Sence by dr.James Dobson

My first job ...

stock boy

My best moment ...

when I married my wife Dorothy

My inspiration ...

1.Jesus Christ; 2. my wife. 3, a soaring eagle

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Serenity

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The tranquil waters lap against the uneven shoreline. A gentle breeze shakes the silky tassel tops of the lucious grass that has sprung up along the shoreline. In the distance the haunting call of a loon cascades through the soft still air. As I meander along the shore the world about me is awakening to the promise of a new day. My senses are heightened by the beauty that adorns the horizin wherever I look. There is life all about me. The rising sun joyfully calls all of nature to rise up and greet the morning at its zenith. As I walk along the shore my mind is attuned to the glories of th...

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Writing:

Rating:

• Marketplace Approved Writer
• Helium Charter Member