My father fought in World War II. He was the radio operator on a B-17 bomber. Actually, it was three B-17 bombers. Though there were successful missions in between, all three planes were shot down. The first was hit after the target was bombed. Consecutive anti-aircraft bursts almost cut the plane in half from end to end, allowing the wings to actually flap like a bird. The pilot got it back to base, where he touched down with no landing gear. Inexplicably, all on board were safe, but the … [Read more...]
When I Write I Wear…
When I write, I wear Leave-Me's, because Lev-I is bad grammar. … [Read more...]
Wedding Couple
My father was a Methodist minister. Whenever he performed a wedding ceremony for an older couple, marrying late in life, he liked to share a special poem. He learned it from an elderly mentor who also learned it from a succession of elderly mentors; and no one knows who wrote it. My father theorized its penning to be around 1800. It was one of his favorites; and mine, too. Wedding Couple (author unknown) The groom, white of hair, Got up from his chair, His faltering steps needed … [Read more...]
When the Redbud Says Goodbye
I was in the woods on a dreary day, and feeling a little sad. You know, the stuff of life, that gets to everybody from time to time. Then I saw something that made me feel a lot better. So, I wrote it down to share with you. The following is an excerpt (to keep this post short) and is continued - still free to read - here. By Andy Bozeman ©2015 Along a stony path I walked, Within a sunrise wood, A chilly morn said “Winter’s born” And, “Summer’s gone for good.” Lamenting Autumn’s lifted … [Read more...]
HALLOWEEN !! – My Favorite Horror Story
Share with your friends. It's FREE !!! Read More. It's still FREE here. Mixed Emotions – After weeks of non-stop nagging from my wife of many years, and my live-in mother-in-law of way too many years, nagging which I usually referred to as ‘haunting’, I finally conceded to allow the in-law-terrible’ to take my brand new, wonderful, very fast and very powerful sports car for a short drive; which she, after taking the car key from its custom made, wall-mounted holder, which matches – … [Read more...]
Creativity
This is my favorite quote about Creativity. "Creativity, is the ability to make new and unlikely connections, which turn out to be surprisingly appropriate." (author unknown) … [Read more...]
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