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Remember Billie

Posted on January 11, 2016 by admin

Remember Billie? She said Remember that time when you came around and called me? He said What time was that? She said You know, that time you yelled up at my window. Hey Annie, you called. He said O-kaaay She … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Communication

Posted on January 8, 2016 by admin

Lost in Communication I am a talker. Well, I used to talk, and to talk, But something in my brain doesn’t work now, While my body is slowing and pain stops my walk, And for talk all I can do … Continue reading →

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The ‘Secret’ to Happiness

Posted on January 6, 2016 by admin

Happiness is…   Moments of Happiness Someone posted a postcard on Facebook labelled Collect Moments, which read: “Collect moments, not things” Sorry I didn’t log the source, but it was posted to the public. And, –Mentors Channel asks: is that … Continue reading →

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Impossible Dream

Posted on December 7, 2015 by admin

Impossible Dream Good Heart Kids, all kids, were always, and still are in her current state, close to A’s heart. She would do anything for them. One dream she had for “her kids” reveals just a little detail about how … Continue reading →

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Beware the Helper

Posted on December 2, 2015 by admin

Beware the Helper Cheerful, she bounced into the house. So cheerful she startled The Mom, and this put The Mom’s back up. As it turned out, this was an Early Warning Sign to Beware the Helper. It took a while … Continue reading →

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Over Time

Posted on November 30, 2015 by admin

He Said, She Said Over Time 1. He said What’s this? She said Which one? He said This one, the the three-leaf clover one with the dark red leaves and the tiny blue flowers? She said, That’s an oxalis triangularis … Continue reading →

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Letter to a friend

Posted on November 27, 2015 by admin

Letter to a Friend I’m Here Hello, dear friend, I see you are hurting there, Don’t forget to remember now That we are a faithful pair, So no matter what the cause, Whenever you need some help I’m here Remember … Continue reading →

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