Category Archives: Ponderings

Missed Connections – Poem

I’ve had opportunity, the past couple of weeks, to spend many hours in a coffee shop. As I often do, I’ve observed the comings and goings of people, things they do etc. Today it struck me how benches at tables … Continue reading

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Thanks for the support – NaPoWriMo2013

Just a quick note to all but especially to Tram, Johnny and Alice… THANKS! for being my cheering section for that crazy 2.5 hour ride. While this month didn’t go at all like I had hoped for the NaPoWriMo challenge, I did … Continue reading

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A mere tear in the ocean – thoughts and poem

It is with a large swing of emotions and tears in my eyes that I sit here and read about another senseless killing spree.  I can’t imagine the horror of hearing about a shooting at your child or loved one’s school … Continue reading

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Another proud papa moment

I throw these out there well… because I’m a proud papa. I have some other friends / fellow bloggers that do the same and I enjoy getting updates so I thought you might enjoy one from me so here’s a … Continue reading

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Jimmy Valvano’s ESPY speech 1993 (amazing and inspiring) – Acrostics – NaPoWriMo Day 14

Jimmy Valvano’s ESPY speech 1993 (amazing and inspiring) – Acrostics – NaPoWriMo Day 14 I wasn’t sure what I was going to write on for NaPoWriMo Day 14. Then I was moved. A friend on Facebook, who also does great photography (website here: … Continue reading

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2011 in review – Thanks all for a great 2011 on WordPress!

Happy New Year all!!!   Thanks for all the comments and feedback on my blog and for all the wonderful posts I’ve been able to enjoy on WordPress. May 2012 be a great and successful year for you all.   … Continue reading

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Remembering 9/11 – Thank You!

Several times today I paused to see if a poem would hit me with the 9/11 date. The thing that kept coming back to me is: Thank you to those that were and are willing! Peace, Stephen

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quick update

I’m in the throes of moving to a new place. Only about 2.5 miles from the current one but in many ways, a world apart. The kids and I are really excited!!! So, that (and business travel) are some of … Continue reading

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My hiding place – Poem

My hiding place – Poem There is a place I sometimes hide Where the world out there, stays out there Or so I tell myself Really, it’s a place I go to slow things down Analyze them, tear them apart … Continue reading

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Touch, the endangered art form of communication – Pondering

I started to write some of this in a reply to a comment on one of my blog posts here  when I realized I was writing more than just a “reply comment” worth, so I decided to put it into … Continue reading

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