Tag Archives: Mom

Today Is A Great Day…Period.

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Alan

After spending the last 6 months in the hospital or rehab, today is the day. Today at 8:45am, my Mom returned to her home and now everyone in my family can breath a sigh of relief. What that woman has … Continue reading →

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Prayer, Positivity & The Power Of Pooh

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Alan

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about my Mom being in the hospital and the problems she has been having. Today, I feel I can write that, despite not being out of the woods, she is on the long … Continue reading →

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Braced For Impact

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Alan

On April 15th, Sturgill Simpson, released his third album titled “A Sailor’s Guide To Earth.” Simpson’s music, while often described as country, really defies categorization. On one hand, his voice is that of a country singer. Baritone with a southern … Continue reading →

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Thanks Dad!

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Alan

The last time I was home to visit my parents, I had a kidney stone. A very painful kidney stone which is now gonna cost me big bucks in hospital bills…but I digress. This story isn’t about my kidney stone. … Continue reading →

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A Letter To My Kids

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Alan

This is a post for my children. Someday, I hope they are reading through the massive amounts of writings that I have done through the years and come across this and realize a few things… This morning, I woke up, … Continue reading →

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The First Of The Best

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Alan

Yeah, yeah, yeah…I know. The 80’s made us do it!!! If you’re on Facebook, odds are you are my friend. I’ve made a lot of friends and acquaintances through the years and I can honestly say I have been very … Continue reading →

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In My Lifetime…My Mom

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Alan

Is there anyone more influential in a child’s life than his mother? I think not. And that definitely holds true for me also. A little over 41 years ago, my Mom & Dad adopted me from an adoption agency (no…I … Continue reading →

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Upside Down

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Alan

A conversation with my daughter yesterday… “Daddy, I can spell words now!” “You can? You are getting to be a big girl, honey! What can you spell?” “I can spell ‘cat’! C-A-T!” “Nice! Very good honey…” “And ‘mom’…M-O-M!” “Excellent Ava! … Continue reading →

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Family Affair: My Mom Remembers When…

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Alan

She’s 2nd from the left…and laughing…as usual… This is my Mom’s edition to this little idea of mine. As I type this she is STILL sending me emails. 3 is enough Mom! Make it stop! So far this hasn’t quite gone as … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Mom!

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Alan

So my Mom is in Florida looking at rental properties (much to the chagrin of my Dad), and so I was gonna try to do something creative and write a really nice long blog about how much I love her … Continue reading →

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