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Category Archives: family
Lost Dogs and Tall tales
We watched the movie Dog the other night. If you haven’t seen it, you should, especially if you are a dog or pet lover. It chronicles the trials and tribulations of two disabled veterans. One was human and the other … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Old Fort Worth, Uncategorized
Tagged four legged friends, German Shepherd, Groucho, mutts, pets
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Road Trip Flashback
The story you are about to read took place at The Point, a restaurant on Bomber Road, just west of Lockheed Martin. If you are not familiar with The Point on Lake Worth, let me introduce you to one of … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Family Vaules, Food, Old Fort Worth, Travel
Tagged Catfish, family fun, Food, Lake Worth, old cars, road trips
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Snow, Sleet, and Neighbors
Texas is a special place in many ways. It has miles and miles of miles and miles. It has a storied history that many love, while others think it is an example of Texas narcissism. And, like the rest of … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Family Vaules
Tagged community, helping others, neighbors, winter storms
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An Uninvited Guest
In Going Home Again, I talk about my childhood and the nomadic lives my family led for many years. By the time I graduated from high school, we had lived in at least fourteen different houses. Each was memorable in its … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Humor, Journalism, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Bloganuary, ghosts, going home again, haunted house, memories
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Gratefully Speaking
Here we go again, “What are five things you’re grateful for today?” The five things that come to mind are family, community, experiences, expectations, and well-being. I am blessed with the most wonderful family one can imagine. No, they are … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Daily Life, family, Family Vaules, Uncategorized, Veterans
Tagged aging, Bloganuary, gratitude, memories, society, success, travel
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Something Learned?
The challenge posed today touched my are-you-kidding-me-nerve. One reason is that I have done many things in three-quarters of a century. I have also decided that many things were just not worth the effort and moved on. Then, of course, … Continue reading
Posted in Commitment, family, Journalism, Law Enforcement, Writing
Tagged Bloganuary, challenging yourself, dreams, learning, life coaching, personal goals
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The Little Engine That Could
As I wrote in Of Comfort Zones and Old Friends, my childhood was not what one would call memorable in an uplifting sense. Compared to many of my friends and family, I have few actual memories of my early childhood. … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Family Vaules, Uncategorized
Tagged Bloganuary, Christmas gifts, favorite gifts, lionel train, memorable gifts, toy trains
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Of Comfort Zones and Old Friends
Today I have been challenged to write about the last time I left my comfort zone. When I say challenged I must admit I would not have expressed my first thought in polite company. With a background such as mine, … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Higher Education, Law Enforcement, Police, Uncategorized
Tagged Bloganuary, law enforcement, memories, police, society
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Standoff on the Cul-de-sac
T’was the day after Christmas, and all along the street, The kids were exhausted and most still asleep. The parents were quietly savoring the peace. Little did they know that in the next yard, Two locals in a standoff were … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Family Vaules, Holidays, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged cats, Christmas, fox, wildlife
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Sacrificially Speaking
A Knock on the Door was my response to the murder of thirteen members of our military in Afghanistan, August 26, 2021. I tried to share how hard it can be for those on both sides of the door when … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Leadership, National Defense, Patriotism, Police, Uncategorized, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged Afghanistan, gold star family, murder, sacrifice, veterans, Vietnam, warfare
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