I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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Monthly Archives: March 2019
PRDT-Xa MISCALCULATES
BREAKING NEWS: PRDT-Xa designed amazing technological advancement which can function robotically as a giant keyboard – translates all keyboard characters – even Khmer’s 74 characters. It will not be useful in America since it will not be fully developed for … Continue reading
SPRINGTIME HOPE
Welcome to my kitchen. Image: my box window over the sink. Child resting the the palm of Gods hand. Isaiah 49:16 “Behold I have engraved you in the palm of my hands.” SPRINGTIME HOPE Re Born – Born again, born … Continue reading
WHY?
I’ve been rummaging and remembering family treasures and times together. I don’t remember “moody” peers. Suicides were almost a never happen event. For the first thirty years, I only knew one person who committed suicide. No illegal drugs/but there was … Continue reading
Posted in alienation, family, generations, loneliness, Uncategorized
Tagged alienation, cell phones, children, depression, family, generations, lonliness, suicide, technology
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DAUGHTER’S JOY
She never minded Walking the narrow pathway to be with daddy. ************* For me it was more of a “get in the pick-up and go with me to see how the corn is growing.” 😀 ************** Ronovan’s challenge: Write haiku … Continue reading
Posted in family, father, haiku, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, Uncategorized
Tagged daughters, family, fathers, haiku, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
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LIFE IS LOVELY – DAY AFTER DAY
Sunday, March 24, 1968. “clear, nice day – Jones & Holmes came home with us – Jimmy & Ta came out” My mom was not Creator of days (M’s challenge for today) but she was the one who “created” this … Continue reading
Posted in family, M's Writing Prompt, Uncategorized
Tagged Amy, family, journal, M's monthly prompt
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OH, LORD, SEND A REVIVAL
AND SEND ONE RIGHT NOW! I, with most Christians, want one. But how much price are we willing to pay. Many of us are going to give a couple hours today since it is Sunday. What things happened to bring … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, church, revival, singing, Uncategorized
Tagged bowing, church, church methods, fasting, revival, singing, victory, worship
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DEATH MARCH FOR FREEDOM
(Batan Death March, American Prisoners 1942) Julie, aka Cookie, has posted a blog today of the Bataan Death March. She rues the fact that so many do not know the price that was paid by heroes of the past. Do … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Veterans, war
Tagged attrocities, Bataan Death March, history, patriotism, thankfulness, war, WW2
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Putting my hat in the ring….
Friends, Family, and Fellow Americans, I put before you another choice – a choice far superior to what you have heard before. First I will introduce myself, and list my strengths. ONETA Hayes – unrecognized now but I point out … Continue reading
BIG QUESTION – continued
Dear Blogging Friends: I don’t often post twice in one day but I feel it is imperative that I get my announcement made on Friday. Isn’t that the big surprise day for new flashes? So here is the second part … Continue reading
FIRST RESPONSE
I sit and look across the lake. Lights are beautiful. I snap a still. Then decide to do a video. Beautiful as it whirls….. What’s happening? The ferris wheel crumples to the ground. “Oh, Wow, what a shot! Reporters will … Continue reading