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Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Every Rose Has Its Thorn – A Story of Thanksgiving – Sandra felt as low as the heels of her shoes when she pulled open the florist shop door, against a November gust of wind.  Her life had been as … Continue reading

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You Reap What You Sow

You Reap What You Sow “Good morning”, said a woman as she walked up to the man sitting on the ground…The man slowly looked up.  This was a woman clearly accustomed to the finer things of life.  Her coat was … Continue reading

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Baby Ducks

Something  really cute happened in downtown  San Antonio this week. Michael R. is an accounting clerk at Frost Bank and works there in a second story office.  Several weeks ago, he watched a mother duck choose the concrete awning outside … Continue reading

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Death of Common Sense

An Obituary printed in the London Times – sure makes you think Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he … Continue reading

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You Can’t Please Everyone!

As the Story Goes – There was a Young Boy, An Old Wise Man, and A Donkey all Traveling on a Long Journey Together. As they came upon a little town – the Young Boy and the Old man, had … Continue reading

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The Sandpiper

She was six years old when I first met her on the beach near where I live.  I drive to this beach, a distance of three or four miles, whenever the world begins to close in on me. She was … Continue reading

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