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Where I Am; Where I Was; Where I Hope to Be

Posted on 2014-03-28 by Willow

It’s been almost ten months now since the incident. My wife, Lori, used to call it the accident but I would tell her, “I have no memory of the moment of occurrence so I cannot confidently say whether it was … Continue reading →

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Mind Altering Medication

Posted on 2013-10-02 by Willow

Before beginning to read this piece you should know that it includes some words which in years past my family and friends were not accustomed to hearing from me.  I do believe they properly represent the message of the piece. … Continue reading →

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Kyle

Posted on 2012-12-02 by Willow

Kyle is a toddler.  More specifically, Kyle is a toddler who toddles where he pleases with little or no regard to external instructions or expectations.  Kyle is the most recent arrival of his father’s progeny, in fact, he is the … Continue reading →

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It is Well with my Soul

Posted on 2006-07-05 by Willow

December 1873, Horatio G. Spafford is called to the bridge during an Atlantic crossing. The captain there tells him that calculations have been made and he believes that they are right over the spot in which the passenger, Spafford, was … Continue reading →

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A Watch on Deck

Posted on 2006-04-20 by Willow

I dreamed a dream and in that dream I saw a sailor standing on the deck of a great ship tossed on a rolling sea. He was young and strong with golden browned skin stretched tightly over his well toned … Continue reading →

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Carl A. Holmes, Jr. – Testimony for His Grandchildren

Posted on 2006-03-31 by Willow

Following is the Testimony of Carl A. Holmes written to his grandchildren several years before his passing from this world. Carl passed on in December of 2005 leaving his legacy to some fourteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. To my Grandchildren, … Continue reading →

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Carl Alfred Holmes, Jr. – The Flight of a Lifetime

Posted on 2006-03-17 by Willow

Carl Alfred Holmes, Junior was born 8 October 1925, the second child born to Carl Alfred Holmes, Senior and Ella Marie Milks Holmes while they were living in Celoron, Chautauqua county in western New York. On the other side of … Continue reading →

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Tiger 1998 – 2005

Posted on 2006-02-03 by Willow

I lost my cat on the tenth of December. He was only with us for seven years, but he was a very special friend to me. I used to say to people that he was able to understand English. I … Continue reading →

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Christmas Memories

Posted on 2005-11-27 by Willow

One year I opened a Christmas gift to discover two cap guns and a little leather gun belt with a holster on each side. I think there may have been a marshal’s badge in the set as well. Once Daddy … Continue reading →

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The Turkey Toast

Posted on 2005-11-24 by Willow

Today I will toast the magnificent beast Who has given herself to provide us this feast. I honor the life and the days she did live And I laud her with joy for the gift she did give. The hues … Continue reading →

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