Monthly Archives: November 2015

Remembering the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial

I n honor of Veteran’s day I am re-posting this essay I did a few years ago about my first visit to the Veteran’s Memorial.  If you’re going to go see the memorial, do it in the early morning, when … Continue reading

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Miguel Part 2

At long last here it is, part two of Miguel’s day on shore. Part one is here. Enjoy and do let me know if you liked this. Miguel carefully climbed down the ladder into the boat.  The bosun called to … Continue reading

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Editing Poetry: An Example

I’ve been spending more of my writing time editing my cancer poetry book.  It’s detailed and time consuming work.  I have input from my editor and am incorporating all the notes, edits and changes that were suggested.  Sometimes I can … Continue reading

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Wednesday Woodworking – The Shop Cart in Action for the Cats

Had great weather this weekend so I took advantage of the sunshine to start a new project: Cat walkways.  You see, we built this room for the cats and well, they need more room.  Seems kittens grow into big cats.  … Continue reading

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