Sue Gibson
I am a 65 year young grandmother who enjoys throwing frisbiees, shooting hoops, and playing pitch with my grandchildren. My oldest grandson and I also enjoy making and flying paper airplanes. I also teach Sunday School to 8-12 yr. olds. I have been a widow for 8 years, and God has really blessed me.
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Mind Reading..., Or is that "Experience" Talking?I guess the old saying, "been there, done that" would apply here.
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War Behind a Big BoulderA humorous way to make a point about the strength, and worth, of the U.S. soldier.
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How Long Do You Leave Your Shoes at the Shoe Shop?When you put your shoes in the repair shop you expect them to be repaired in a timely fashion. But what, exactly, is considered "timely" fashion?
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Butting Ahead in LineAnything can happen when somebody tries to butt ahead in line. Of course it helps to know "why" they may be trying to butt ahead!
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Plants in "Sleep" ModeThe fruits of the season are gone until next Spring bring new growth.
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Giant OaksIt's hard to imagine that a giant, majestic Oak was once only a little acorn.
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The Coming of Autumn - a HaikuFall, one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. The trees are dressed in their finest hues of yellows, reds, and browns.
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Nine Eleven Past- a HaikuJust because the anniversary date is past, does not mean we shouldn't keep remembering.
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An Apple a Day Does Not a Fortune Make!How Would You Earn Two Million Dollars? Would you polish apples?
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Once Again the Truth Begs to Be ToldSometimes the truth is very obviously not forthcoming.
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It Pays to Tell the TruthIt is always best to tell the truth. Sometimes we find that out the hard way.
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The Wrong Phone in the Wrong PlaceYou can be in the "wrong place at the wrong time", but it seems you can also use the "wrong phone in the wrong place".
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Then Comes the MorningDarkness comes and swallows the day, but it is only tempory.
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A Coming Out Party with Terror on the SideThen she noticed that a dark ominous cloud had formed. Was that terrifying sound connected to the impending storm? She hoped so, but her common sense told her no.
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A Young Man Cashing His Check & I Don't Want to Go to ChurchA laugh a day may not keep the doctor away, but it sure prevents frowns.
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What is the Secret for a Long Marriage?There are many opinions about what would make a long marriage. This is only one.
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The Scientist and a Challenge from GodThe scientist, though a very smart man, was not prepared for the challenge he agreed to.
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Sending Out AidI guess we just have to give aid where we can, whenever, and whatever, that may be.
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Some Interesting One LinersYou have to wonder how some saying came to be.
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What's the Solution?The soulutions to some problems are just "no-brainers". This is a good example of that.
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Song Lyrics, According to the KidsKids do say the darnedest things. They also "sing" the darnedest things.
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How Smart Are Dolphins?Dolphins are quite facinating to watch. They are very intelligent creatures.
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Medical Breakthrough or Mental Break?Sometimes what is supposed to be a medical breakthrough might just be a "mental beak". You decide.
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When is Fair Game "Really" Fair Game?Hunting and drinking don't mix, even if you are not in the woods.
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Excuse Me While I Have a Senile MomentWe all get a little forgetful sometimes. It's understandable, right? Right!
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How to Know when You're Getting OldThere are some signs to tell when you are getting old.
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What Happens when You Win the Lottery?Is this what happens with the winning of the lottery? I guess it could.
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Is Laughter the Best Medicine?A little laughter each day will help keep the frowns away.
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Extra, Extra, My Number One HundredI have reached a milestone. This is my one hundredth piece to publish.
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New Meaning to "Terms of Endearment"Many "older" couples still use pet names as terms of endearment to their spouses. We may just know why now.
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How Does that Old Saying Really GoMore old sayings not exactly worded correctly. How do they really go?
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The Young Blonde's Flight PlanMore blonde humor. This young blonde found the best window seat on the plane.
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The Airline Captain and the Newly Hired Blonde StewardessThe young blonde stewardess had much to learn in the airline business when it came to an overnight layover in another city.
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A Dish of Raw Fish is Not My WishI like fish cooked, not raw in sushi.
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The Longest, Most Terrifying Two-Mile Trip Ever MadeOn a long country road, with a balmy summer breeze blowing- then terror strikes. From out of nowhere came a sound like they had never heard, two girls alone -- -- ..
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How Does it Really Go?Some famous "old sayings" not said exactly right. How do they really go?
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The Unusual DanceJust a silly limerick.
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God's Blessings- HaikuCounting my blessings.
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Terror Strikes on a Lonely Deserted RoadA young man walking along thinking of happy times, suddenly gripped with terror as he encounters certain danger just ahead of him. Danger that lurks between him and home.
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A Child's Birthday Party in HaikuWatching the excitement of a birthday boy/girl grow as the time nears for the opening of the gifts is almost contagious. Even the guest are anxious to see the new "treasures".
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Best Children's Birthday Party GamesBirthday parties are meant to be fun. The games you choose could be the key to a great birthday party. Finding really great games is easier than you think.
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Let Freedom Ring- a HaikuNot only should we remember each day is a day the Lord gave us, but we should also remember that is the brave, unquestioned, acts of our military who are willing to fight for our freedom. Let freedom ring...
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Hot Summer DaysSummer is fun time, but can be very hot. Sometimes you can see the heat rising from the ground and from roads. This is a hot summer day heat in tanka.
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How to Make a Very Elegant, Gift Worthy, Trinket BoxA fun and easy to make craft that even younger children can do with adult assistance. Made with pasta, glue, and paint. Turn ordinary pasta and beads into elegant decorations.
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Medal of Honor Recipient, Van T. Barfoot, Wins Controversy Over Flagpole IssueVan T. Barfoot, recipient of the Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Bronze Star, and 3 Purple Hearts, was told he could not erect a flagpole on which to fly his American flag. He earned that right. Read his story......
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How to Make a Hanging Foam Picture Frame CraftMake this foam picture frame. My Sunday School class made it and really loved it. We added names with little peel & stick letters. Also added little hearts. Can be decorated or left plain.
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The Kidnapping of Michele StarkeyThe kidnapping of Michele Starkey- Was it an "inside" job? Did she help to plan her own kidnapping? Read the story....
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"Real Housewives" Star, Alexis Bellino Averted Tragedy when the Stroller Carrying Her 2 1/2 Year Old Daughters Rolled into the PoolA Fourth of July tragedy at the Balboa Bay Club was barely averted when the stroller carrying the 2 1/2 year old daughters of Alexis Bellino rolled in the pool.
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The American Flag- Proper Etiquette for Flying and DisplayingOur American Flag is to be respected. When flying or displaying it, we should follow proper flag etiquette.
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Independence Day- America's BirthIndependence Day, the birth of our Nation's freedom. Happy Birthday America.
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How to Make a Suncatcher with Plain Copy Paper and Baby OilFor an easy, fun craft try this beautiful suncatcher made from regular copy paper and baby oil. With proper supervision, even younger children can do this.
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To Reboot, Restore, or Restart- that is the QuestionDuring another bout of "writers' block", I must try to clear my mind's files of clutter. This is the result of re-cycled clutter.
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The Abyss, a HaikuA haiku description of a falling dream.
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Chosen Purple HaikuPurple haiku.
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Congressional Medal of Honor Double Recipient No. 6Another entry in the Medal of Honor, Double Recipient series. My way of saying "Thank You" to the families and descendents of these true American Heroes.
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Bible Trivia XX: What was the Name of the Place Purchased to Bury StrangersNo. 20 in my Bible trivia series. This answer is found in the New Testament, and is about the use of the money paid to Judas for his betrayal of Jesus.
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Congressional Medal of Honor Double Recipient No. 5My fifth entry in my Medal of Honor double recipients earned his Medals at the very young age of twenty. He was wounded and had to be arrested just to get him to a hospital to be treated.
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Congressional Medal of Honor Double Recipient No. 4Number 4 in my Medal of Honor Double Recipient is another deserving hero. He is a recipient of many awards, and rightly so.
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Bible Trivia XIX: Who was ItNineteenth entry in the Bible Trivia series. This time a rhyming series of several questions. I hope you enjoy these.
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Father's Day HaikuA Father's Day haiku tribute to all fathers and grandfathers. May you feel as special as you are.
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Congressional Medal of Honor Double Recipient No. 3The third entry in my Medal of Honor recipients. Very little is known about this recipient, but he is a true hero all the same.
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Bible Trivia XVIII: What Did it Look like and Taste Like?The eighteenth entry in my Bible Trivia series is about when Moses brought the children out of Egypt and the Lord rained bread from heaven.
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Congressional Medal of Honor Double Recipient No. 2My second double recipient of the Medal of Honor. Presented not in order of receipt of Medal, but in alphabetical order. Another true American Hero.
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Bible Trivia XVII: What Were Their Ages?Entry number seventeen in my Bible Trivia series. If you already know it, fantastic! If you don't and have to look it up, well-- that's good too. Hope you enjoy.
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Congressional Medal of Honor Double Recipient No. 1There are only nineteen double recipients of the Distinguished Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest honor to be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. I will try to introduce you to them.
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Bible Trivia XVI: Joseph - into a Pit, Out of the Pit, on the Way to Egypt - How and Why?Another entry in my Bible Trivia series. This time a simple three part question with no clues, except the Book. Hope you are enjoying this refresher course in your Bible knowledge. I know I am.
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A Memorial Day HaikuA tribute to all our military. To borrow a now famous quote, "All gave some, some gave all". I offer this to them who returned, and to the families of them who didn't make it home.
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Two Miracles in One DayI firmly believe in miracles, and we had not one, but two in the span of an hour. I know it was devine intervention.
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Bible Trivia XV: Who Did This Man Divorce Because She Refused to Come when He Sent for Her?My fifteenth entry in my Bible trivia series. This time a man divorced his wife because she refused to present herself at his feast.
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Bubbles HaikuAll children love to blow bubbles. There is nothing sweeter that the laughter of children chasing soap bubbles.
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Bible Trivia XIV: Who Saw the Hand Writing on the WallThe fourteenth entry in my Bible trivia series. This one should be easier. Hope you are enjoying these.
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Who Complimented His Wife by Saying Her Nose Looked like the Tower of Lebanon?Another entry in my Bible trivia. This one revealing some very strange compliments from a husband to his wife. And they were made to show her beauty and nobility.
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Haiku of a Friend with AlzheimerAs I watch, helpless, as a friend slowly drifts out of the familiar into that world which we neither know nor understand. And for brief moments, we are someone else to them, until finally we are noone.
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A Lazy Summer DayLong lazy day of summer with nothing to do except enjoy nature.
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A New Day HaikuEach day is a brand new day.
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Bible Trivia XII: What Woman Gruesomely Killed a Man, and How?Another enry in my Bible trivia. This one involving the killing of a man by a woman who pretended she would hide him.
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The Seasons - WinterWinter can seem like time is almost standing still
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The Seasons - FallSo many brilliant, vibrant colors of leaves, then empty branches.
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The Seasons - SummerSpring passes and warmer days come. Things seem to move in slow motion with the laziness....
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The Seasons - SpringSpring brings new growth, newness of life.
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If Wishes WereWishing is a large part of every day life. Most people are always wishing for something. What if wishes were something else......
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Bible Trivia XI: Who Tried to Take the Throne Away from His Brother?Another entry in my Bible trivia. This one should be a little easier. Hope you are enjoying these.
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Dreams, Nightmares, or Night TerrorsDreams are normal and everybody does it, they just may not remember them. Nightmares are frightening, often recurring dreams, that wake a sleeper. Night terrors don't wake the sleeper, but they do get out of bed terrified.
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Bible Trivia X: Who Had Fifteen Years Added to His Life Because He Prayed?Number 10 in my Trivia Series. It is amazing at the things in the Bible that is known so little about. Hope you are enjoying these.
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Bible Trivia IX: I Burned the Corn Field with Foxes, Who Am IAnother "Who Am I" entry in the Trivia series. Who used foxes to burn a field? Read the clue verses and then look it up to check your answer. Enjoy.
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Bible Trivia VIII: Who Am I?Another entry in the trivia series. I hope you are enjoying them as much as I enjoy putting them together.
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A Trio of LimericksThought I would throw in some silly stuff to get my "alleged brain" working again. A trio of limericks seemed to work. Enjoy.
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Bible TriviaVII: What is the Longest Word in the Bible?Another trivia question on one of the little odd facts in the Bible. Hope you are enjoying this little series. There are many interesting facts, and some strange things, in the Bible.
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Bible Trivia VI: Who was Spoken to by an AssThree times this man struck his poor animal for turning from the way the man wanted to go. Then God caused the animal to speak to him. Finally God caused him to see what was happening. Read the entire story.
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Bible Trivia V: Who Slept in a Bed Thirteen and a Half Feet Long and Six Feet WideAnother trivia question about some of the little-known facts in the Bible. I hope you are enjoying this little series.
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Bible Trivia IV: What Baby was Born with a Scarlet Thread on His Hand?I hope you are enjoying the trivia questions. I enjoy finding unusual things in the Bible. I will probably post a few more of these.
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Bible Trivia III: Who was Healed of Leprosy by Dipping in the River?If he had been asked to do a great thing he was ready to do it, but a simple thing like dipping in the river he was upset about. Are we so different?
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Bible Trivia II: What Father Had Eighty-Eight Children?Another Bible trivia question. Man who had 88 children. Hope you enjoy the trivia questions as much as I enjoy posting them.
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Bible Trivia: Who was the First Woman to Get Paid to Baby-sit?When was the first time a woman got paid to nurse, and raise a baby. And whose baby was it?
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How to Make a BBQ Sandwich with a TwistI created this recipe quiet by accident many years ago, but have enjoyed it many times since. I am even presenting the recipe with a twist-- in poetry.
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What it IsIf it purrs and meows, then it's a cat If it sleeps upside down, I know it's a bat If it....
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Answers to the 33 Books of the BibleI promised the answers to the 33 books of the Bible, then I was offline for a few days. After finally catching up with my mail I have finally found the time to post them. I hope you had fun with this and I hope you found them all.
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She's a SurvivorTo lose your home is a sad thing, but to lose it to fire with everything you own, is catastrophic. She has since been blessed with a home,after having to live with someone for 2 years, and is doing very well. To Faye....
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I'm the Best, the Creme De La CremeThere should be a special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. We can, and do, allow more of them than we did their parents. That is the "duty" of a grandparent. Mine think I am tops, and I demonstrate that with this piece.
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My Computer Ailment & DiagnosisA humorous way to explain why I have not been online in a few days.
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Can You Find 33 Books of the Bible in These Paragraphs?I found writing this and fitting all the names in to be enjoyable, as well as challenging. I will post the answers in a day or two.
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Woes of a Hunter's WifeThis was written shortly after "The Hunting Trip". This one is told from the wife's point of view. Some points may be "exagerated" just a bit! Please enjoy.
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David, Fighting Shepherd BoyDavid, the shepherd boy went up against a giant, and won. We can do all things through Christ.
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The Hunting TripMy husband had some wonderful tales of some of his hunting experiences. I wrote this several years ago to "embellish" his tales. It is a humorous and a VERY EXTREME OPPOSITE account of the "one that got away".
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Samson and MosesSamson and Delilah- even in the Bible men were enticed by women. Moses parts the waters.
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Are We Actors on a Stage?Shakespeare said we are all actors and the world a stage. This is my thought, in limerick, of how things look today.
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The Auto Car WashJust a little humor to get me back on track. After all, laughter is the best medicine, or at least it is good for you. Hope you enjoy.
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My Birthday SisterI wrote this poem a few years ago for one of my sisters (Sandy) who was born on my fifteenth birthday.
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My One Month AnniversaryAn expression in limerick of my one month anniversary on AC.
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The Master's Art GalleryEach line is a picture described in a few words. What we call "wonders of the world" were just spoken words to God. I hope you enjoy.
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Thank You to Some of My AC FansI would like to say "Thank You" to you who have took the time to follow my pieces here on AC. My thank you is in poetry.
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How to Hook Up a Computer with External ComponentsThis is my no-fail instruction for hooking up computer and components. Just read and decide for yourself if you think you could install your components using my instructions.
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My Lifelong FriendWe all have this same friend. There is no earthly friend more loyal to go with you, but they only go out when there is sunshine. Selfish? Maybe, maybe not. Enjoy.
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Priceless Treasures"Day-dreaming" can be very relaxing. I think memories, good or bad, are important. We can nurture to and grow, or learn from and make a change. I hope you enjoy my stroll down memory lane.
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Family LimericksI am still stuck in that proverbial rut, so I hope you enjoy these family limericks, based on actual events.
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Limerick Smorgasbord from Football and Gift Shops, to China and Potty TrainingAnother collection of my completely useless, and totally silly limericks. When all else fails--write a limerick.
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God's Jigsaw PuzzleEach of us is but a very small part of a greater whole. We are pieces of God's jigsaw puzzle, and it is up to us to get in the place He would have us be.
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A Trio Plus One of Totally Silly LimericksThis is what happens when I get in a rut. Sometimes I need something that is totally silly to get me back on track. I think this fits.
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Prayer in LimerickI know that I am watched over every night. My blessings are too many to count. This is my prayer thought.
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There it is AgainI know I am not the only one who does something, and then ask myself why I did it. We all have our "Urkel" moments. This is my humorous description(speaking for myself) in poetry.
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Hooray for Peanut ButterWe take many things for granted, even every day items. This is a poem naming some of those things ending with one that doesn't fit, and yet fits right in.
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LullabyThis is not a lullaby, but rather a poetic discription of wthat a lullaby might look like if you could see it.
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Is This What it was Like?As Easter approaches I am reminded of the sacrifice that was made for me, and as I try to viualize the scene on that day, I find that I can only touch the surface. My mind just cannot comprehend it all. Hope you enjoy.
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The Ultimate CostThere is no way we could ever imagine what Jesus went through as he was led through the streets and up Golgotha. And He still loved us enough to pay this price.
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Things I've DoneThere is no limit to the things we can experience with books. The next best way to see other places if you can't actually go, is through books.
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LimericksLimericks that are based on actual life experiences for the names within.
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SmilesYou can make hundreds a day and constantly give them away, yet never run out.
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DangerOh planes and tankers, ships and planes watch out for me I am.