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I am currently residing in mid missouri and am a father of three and soon to be a grandfather. My oldest girl is in Ohio. My son is cuurently serving in the army stationed in Iraq. My youngest is 12 and I will probably never let her out of the house. I am

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Appreciating the little things in life: 5 of 141

I witnessed an interesting phenomenon the other day. I had stopped at a local convenience store and while waiting in line to pay for my diet soda, I noticed a gentlemen and his young son. A farmer maybe or perhaps a construction worker I can't be sure but what was apparent was his strong hands. An old ball cap sat on top of ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Once upon a time: 2 of 27

CHESTER, THE WHISTLING SQUIRREL Chapter 1: The Thicket The dawn is greeted by the lonesome sound of a train whistle slowly, methodically growing louder as it approaches the crossings on the out skirts of town. The earth would shake as the train rumbled along the western rail line that passed just yards from my boyhood home. ...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Family memories: 11 of 80

The never ending pursuit of "COOL" From an era where friends, family and fellowship were the rule of the day and the desire of our hearts. It's cool! In these changing times I do not recall a phrase or cliche that has withstood the test of time better than the word "cool". I would really be curious to know the roots of this ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Family values: How times have changed: 51 of 53

In that era where friends, family and fellowship were the rule of the day and the desire of our hearts there was a simpler time. Now in today's language "simpler" means something different. Today simpler means easier. The phrase simple may even denote the intellectual ability of a friend and or a coworker. But when I was you...