Richard Davison
Richard Davison is a retired educator in a public school system in Florida with 38 years of experience. He is an Educational Specialist who earned a BS degree in Education from the University of Tampa, an MA in Gifted Education from the University of South Florida, and an Ed.S degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Florida. He has been a teacher, team leader,curriculum specialist, learning specialist, principal, coordinator,and GED and ESOL teacher, opening computer lab classrooms in two Full Service schools. He is currently a published author and writer. He writes on numerous topics and has had high interest in what he has written. He values highly his times and activities with his wife, children, their families, and with friends and their church and schools.
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BS degree in Education, MA degree in Gifted Education, and an Ed.S degree in Educational Leadership.Interests
Education, gifted education, religion, travel, children and families, activities for children and teenagers, suicide prevention, God, Jesus, pets, animals, dogs, and finds that people are interested in his answers to questions.Motto
With God all things are possible.Affiliations
Twitter, St. John Presbyterian Church, The Learning Centers of Tampa Bay, Inc.
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KidsThis is a Cinquain poem about children and their tugging at you! They want you to hear them and they want to be included in everything. Let us not turn them away. -
Is God Real?It is the opinion of this author that God is very real.
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Five Reasons Why the University of Tampa is ImportantThe University of Tampa is a great institution of higher learning. The author and his wife, Dorinda Garcia (Davison) met there, attended classes together, and were married the same day they graduated with bachelors degrees in education.
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Beautiful Starry Nights in Tampa, FloridaIt was quite a revelation to see mother and adult son cousins of the author's wife enjoying the stars one night on a recent visit of theirs to Tampa. It was news to the family that not everyone can enjoy a starry night.
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Getting Back to Merry ChristmasIt's been too long a time since Bible reading and mentioning Christmas have been taken out of the schools and daily life. This author and activist is setting in motion a national Internet effort to get these things re-established.
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My Best Car, a 1967 Ford MustangMy wife and I owned a brand new 1967 Ford Mustang. Even by today's standards it was modern and had a dual shift. -
My Most Memorable Christmas VacationMy most vivid and memorable Christmas vacation was as a child, having traveled to my paternal grandparents house with my parents and brother, to spend it together. -
The Baby JesusChurch programs celebrating Christmas and the birth of Jesus, are mainly the only places where the birth of Jesus is honored and respected the most. -
Voices of SurpriseThe wee voices of toddlers can be so joyful and suprising. The author and his wife have three precious grandchildren and they provide sources of joy daily with their wonderful voices.
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Playful ChildrenIt's fun to watch little toddlers in one's family and see how they like just simple things like boxes, stickers, and paper. -
Snowing in IthacaWhen it snows in Ithaca, New York, the snow has special meaning. The author's wife saw snow for the first time covering the trees and what a wonderful moment it was!
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The Boy Who Wanted to Play BaseballThere was a little boy, a fictional person, who wanted to play baseball. He had a vision of crowds cheering and his picture in the paper....for good things.
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I Had My Worst Road Trip as a ChildAs a young child of about seven years of age I had my worst road trip when my pet beagle got out of the car and disappeared on a long run. -
Holy Place in ChurchThe church sanctuary must be a holy place where quietness indicates reverence. Stained glass windows show beauty and love of Jesus. -
Jesus Christ, Our Lord and SaviorIt is important to spread the word about Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. He is alive. -
Fun Playing OutsidePlaying outdoors is something each child loves to do. -
Our Great and Supreme GodThe wonderful daughter of our friends passed away many days after a tragic automobile crash. She was always very interested in the Bible, scriptures, and hearing about God, Jesus, and faith. -
Playing OutsideTaking toddlers outside to play can result in lots of fun but also very dirty feet, legs, hands, and arms. The fun is the payoff. -
FaithFaith in God is something all people should have. Who else but God made us all?
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SoccerThe author's young granddaughter is taking soccer lessons for the second year and also enjoys playing it on a team. -
Writing for OthersWriting for money or just for pleasure is far from enough. Writing to help others has meaning.
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Holy Mother of JesusThe author wants to know about and asks the question of whether or not non-Catholics have had visions and/or visitations of Jesus's mother, Mary.
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MedicinesAthough most persons think medicines are helpful, some believe they are very harmful. Each medicine has at least one harmful side effect and most have multiple ones. Herbs and organics are solutions to safe remedies.
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Getting Close to GodThe author knows from experience that God is the great provider of everything important. What we must do is teach and guide our young people in knowing about God.
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What The Beautiful City of Tampa, Florida, Has to OfferTampa is a beautiful city to visit and in which to live and enjoy all the benefits of what should be a part of important American cities. The Spanish and Italian cuisine is superb!
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TreesTrees are beautiful forms of nature. They come from God and His infinite creations.
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The InternetThe Internet offers communication possibilites worldwide. Its advantages are endless. Using it wisely gives us great opportunities.
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ChiropractorsIn the past, chiropractic medicine didn't have the respect it has today. Thousands of people depend on their chiropractors to relieve them of pain and aid them in healing, without medications.
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ChurchBeing a member of a church is very important and going with children to church is a great help in teaching children the values we cherish.
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The EconomyIn this falling economy there is still hope. Money isn't everything but family is.
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FamilyThis is a Thanksgiving tribute to my wife, daughters, grandchildren, and sons-in-law. It is also meant to be remembered all year long, each year.
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Dorinda Garcia DavisonThe author's wife is beautiful and wonderful. Married for over 45 years, they were univeristy sweethearts.
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ThanksgivingAt Thanksgiving time is when we want to count our blessings and spread happiness to others.
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ChristmasChristmas is the time to remember the birth of Jesus and the joy that is connected with his birth.
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Suicide is Not the AnswerThe author would like to influence others to not contemplate suicide and to know that things do get better.
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Why Israel?The author hasn't been to Israel but wants to go. He knows from the Bible that Israel is the chosen land of God's chosen people. We must protect it.
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Wonderful WifeThe author wants to pay tribute to his wonderful wife. They met at the university where they became sweethearts and married on the same day they graduated with bachelors' degrees.
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Life is GoodIt's wonderful to think that life is good. We must include God in prayer and make it good through Him.
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Swimming in the Gulf of MexicoThe author swims in the Gulf of Mexico. The movie "Jaws" is often on his mind as he heads out!
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Beagles Are BestThe author, as a child, had a mixed-breed beagle dog. Puddles was a wonderful, gentle dog, always loving. She was afraid of thunderstorms, but calm at all other times.
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SpringSprng is the season of growth; of new shoots, flowers, and newness. It's wonderful seeing all things that Spring brings.
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SnowWinter is a season of welcoming snow. Light and fluffy snow brings lots of wonderful activities like skiing, sledding, and skating.
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SummerSummertime is the time of the year for lots of fun playing, jumping, and walking. There are lots of things to do for children and adults.
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SportsSports are great ways to have fun, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and be involved in wholesome activities. Children and grandchildren should be encouraged and helped to do whatever interests them in the way of sports.
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Turtles Fighting to SurviveIf it is the Autumn time of turtle hatching. Florida residents do a lot to make it all successful with areas roped off on the beaches to protect them from predators (that includes people!)
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Gulf of MexicoThe Gulf of Mexico offers many beaches that are unmatched. In Florida, access to the Gulf of Mexico waters is something residents and tourists greatly enjoy. Warm summer days help add to the excitement.
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GodWhen one is active in prayer for many years, it is a known fact that God is real, great, and answers prayers and directs our lives. He waits to be asked.
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IthacaIthaca, New York, is a beautiful, scenic, educational city and a wonderful place in which to grow up and live. It's very special. The author knows, since he left and misses Ithaca.
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BeaglesThis is Cinquain poetry about beagle dogs and how loving and kind they are for children to have.
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JesusThis is the form of poetry known as a Cinquain. This Cinquain is about Jesus and his love and sacrifice for us.
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Beautiful Florida SunshineThe author has lived in Florida for approximately 50 years and lived in the north before. He can attest to the exceptional weather of Florida and particularly Tampa and the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.
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Grandparenting JoyIt is a great joy to be able to be a grandparent, contributing to the joys and learning of childhood.
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Anna Maria Island ParadiseFlorida's Anna Maria Island is an unequaled paradise. It remains in its natural state of hundreds of years ago. It has miles and miles of gorgeous beaches with lush native Florida vegetation.
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ABE and GED Studies Lead to Better Jobs and Higher PayIt is the author's opinion that great things can be done by enrolling in ABE/GED centers and upgrading skills. If someone doesn't have a diploma, the added bonus is achieving the GED diploma and being at very high level academic skill levels.
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Israel, the Chosen LandThe Bible makes it clear to us that God has chosen Israel as the chosen land.
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The Sun Comes from GodWe must always remember that the sun comes from God and lights up our lives.
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God is StrongIt is very important to know that God is strong. No one is stronger!
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Ephesus and the House of MaryIn Ephesus, Turkey, there is a house where Mary, the mother of Jesus, lived and died.
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Mary, the Mother of JesusMary, the mother of Jesus, is very, very important to us all!
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God is LoveThis Haiku poem expresses love for God.
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Summer WarmthIt's a joyous time when summer comes and with it arrives sunshine and warmth.
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The Newness of SpringWith the onset of Spring comes the natural beauty of all kinds of new growth popping up through the ground and coming out of all kinds of tree and bush branches.
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Colorful Autumn LeavesThere is nothing like the natural beauty of the Autumn landscape when the leaves on trees have fully reached their peak of color. It's all magnificent!
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The Cross of JesusThe cross of Jesus signifies and symbolizes the image of our beloved Jesus Christ.
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Christmas JoyThis Haiku poem celebrates Christmas with Jesus Christ. So much is done with Christmas that excludes Jesus, but He is the reason for Christmas, of course.
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Christmas of Years Gone by in Ithaca, New YorkThe author gives credit to Ithaca, New York, his neighborhood, family, residents, and students, for giving him grand memories to reflect upon and share.
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Winter WondersThis is a Haiku poem on the winter season.
