My father and his cousin reminisced some 80 years, speaking of their Grandpa’s mules, his bass voice, life on the farm. I scribbled notes, history from unlikely men. Then through their tales I met the man; his life and mine came […]
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Okay
Many people settle for “okay.” ~ Voices of Recovery (Kindle Location 2146). Had I had okay when I got here, I’ve not have come here, not have sought recovery, not have known a lacking. Had I stopped at okay in […]
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“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” ~ Lao Tzu If I were running things, I’d have a destination, a plan, an idea of the trip maybe vague, but at least a clue. Planning […]
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O thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved home and the war’s desolation. Blest with vict’ry and peace, may the Heav’n rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation! Then conquer […]
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Grant me strength, as I go out from here, to do Your bidding. ~ 7th Step Prayer Do you want employees to do their job or their employer’s bidding? A master bids, a sovereign, a ruler. Bidding fits with homage, […]
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