Category Archives: family

My Last Hero

Posted on May 27, 2014 by whatwereyathinkin

It was hot but we didn’t seem to notice. There was the laughter of children, the smell of good food, and the eager greetings of family and friends filling the air. Once a year our family gathers. There was roughly … Continue reading →

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The Run

Posted on April 28, 2014 by whatwereyathinkin

 Since his retirement every day began the same way. He would wake before the sun rose, put on his running shoes and shorts, and was out the door. He loved this time of the day above all others. The world was still … Continue reading →

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February The 16TH

Posted on February 16, 2014 by whatwereyathinkin

It has been awhile since I have written. This is a very important day in my history. February 16. 1988 my wife got into the car with my 9 month old child and said she was going to the store. … Continue reading →

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from me to You

Posted on December 15, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

I wanted to take this time to thank You. I want to thank You for this life You have given me. I want thank You for the cool fresh air that fills my lungs. I want to thank You for the trees … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 12, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

The season is upon us. It is hard to believe that we will soon be closing out this year. A year that has, on the surface, brought death, pain, and grief. A year that I will be glad to see … Continue reading →

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Lift Your Eyes

Posted on August 10, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

It has been awhile since I have either had the ability or the inclination to write. I have been in the mountains for some time and presently I do not have internet access there…or television…or newspapers. Once I move there permanently I will … Continue reading →

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Charlotte

Posted on July 20, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

I know it has been awhile. Life has been a bit chaotic here and to tell the truth I just can not write in this house. My siblings and myself are trying to clear out this house and prepare it … Continue reading →

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Ode To A Crepe Myrtle Tree

Posted on May 19, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

It was planted in a place Assigned for me to mow It was small and vulnerable Set in a lonely place to grow I got to close and in a snap it was gone I turned and looked back at … Continue reading →

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Matriarch

Posted on May 9, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

The word alone brings so many faces to my mind. With this Mothers Day approaching I have been reflecting on the matriarchs that have been present and influential in my life. There have been my grandmothers which I probably hold … Continue reading →

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What The Funk?

Posted on May 7, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

I do not know what is wrong with me. I am stuck in some kind of funk I can’t seem to get of. There is no reason that I should be feeling like this. Life is good. I just spent … Continue reading →

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