A Number Or A Name
posted about 1 month ago | 6 comments
There are lights on at the 'Hoarders' house. They are on timers, and no one is really living there at the moment. Just sheets at the windows on the front, and the lights coming on at dusk and going off at dawn. We're hoping for nice neighbors when...
Forgiveness
posted about 1 month ago | 5 comments
The subject of forgiveness came up in a blog by another Eons member. Amongst the thoughtful replies ; the phrase 'unless you forgive, you will not be forgiven' was used. Very wise, and a very widely held view. Certainly good food for thought.
Th...
Th...
After All This Time
posted 4 months ago | 14 comments
At 11:40AM yesterday, or there abouts, after 31 years, my tiny little piece of the great American Dream didn 't belong to me anymore. My home is mine no longer.
I had accomplished what so many aspire to. I bought, and paid for , a home. Nothing ...
I had accomplished what so many aspire to. I bought, and paid for , a home. Nothing ...
Intolerant
posted 5 months ago | 5 comments
I was raised to be a tolerant person. Tolerant of others' beliefs, lifestyles, choices and decisions. That' s a good trait to have..tolerance. It's a form of acceptance, and an acknowledgement of differences , and how those differences make up our...
Best and Brightest
posted 5 months ago | 5 comments
When I woke up this morning, I never thought I would be amongst a few score of the best and brightest this country has by early afternoon . I never thought I’d be going through a security check point and be told where to sit and where to stand and...
In His Name
posted 8 months ago | 3 comments
His name was Charles. He served in the Grand Army of the Republic, gathering an honorable discharge in September of 1864. He wanted to serve his adopted country, and to honor his forebears who had served in his homeland of Wales.
His named was W...
His named was W...
Golden Boy
posted about 1 year ago | 11 comments
He turns thirteen today, my golden boy. He arrived in the dark of night, and being male, did not read the instructions to remain where he was for a few weeks more. He was so anxious to join the rest of us he arrived ahead of schedule. And, just fo...
The Bracelet
posted about 1 year ago | 9 comments
It’s not fancy. Nor terribly valuable. Just a simple silver rolo link bracelet, with one charm. A heart, the words ‘Sweet 16’ fashioned like a vine, and a single pearl. The pearl is small, but genuine.
It was given over forty years ago, wrapped ...
It was given over forty years ago, wrapped ...
