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Category Archives: Writing
The Orderly
He worked as a security guard at the hospital during the week. And on the weekends, he washed dishes in the hospital cafeteria. The small checks added together to pay the hospital what the insurance wouldn’t cover. He’d do anything … Continue reading
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Battleship
He stood on the battleship U.S.S. Alabama’s wet, wooden deck. She had once ruled the seas, having fought valiantly in World War 2. She was mighty. She was powerful. But in the end, she wasn’t very nimble. And to add … Continue reading
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Cut Flowers
It was the biggest of big box stores. People scurried around like ants from a kicked-over anthill. There is a certain urgency when you search for stuff in bulk. The man headed down the aisle and toward the floral department. … Continue reading
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The puppy
The boy’s dad sat the puppy in front of his son for the first time. “Train him well,” the dad said. The puppy and the boy looked at each other. They were friends at first sight. They became like two pieces … Continue reading
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Rain
The tropical rain washed away the dust of the brutally hot summer. The earth was being cleansed. And after a long dry spell, all the wilted plants were coming back to life. Grass perked up. Trees stood taller. The world … Continue reading
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My daily reminder to myself:
The worst moments of my life have turned out to be the seeds of my greatest moments.
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The Success Pyramid
Since the Food Pyramid now has gone the way of “Pluto is a planet (long live Planet Pluto), ” let me offer you a new pyramid to think about. The Success Pyramid. No, it’s not the big empty building on … Continue reading
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The Amazing Game
First Quarter: The father led his son by the hand. When they emerged from the dark tunnel into the vast football stadium, the little boy stopped in awe. A sea of humanity, dressed in bright colors roared in unison as … Continue reading
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The real Superman
He flew through the air over 100 feet and landed in a nurse’s yard. He saves lives. Sorry Clark Kent, Dewayne Morgan is Superman. His story begins like this: Morgan was riding his motorcycle around 3 p.m near Booneville, Miss. … Continue reading
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Changing Course
She sailed on the sea of anger for over a year. Churning waves tossed her vessel around, tearing at its hull and mast. The very sails that would have saved her were tattered. Those she loved were tossed around: The … Continue reading
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