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Ghost are real

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 A ghost or not, certainly not forgot Grips real or imagined my eye's soul Never tell or it will vanish In real-time, not vanquished  Before the vision there was life Please don't tell my wife

The Carousel of Dreams

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  A child, a tiny thing in blond banana curls and cut-off genes walks with her dad, or rather dad walks with his vivacious daughter.    He is still wearing his fatigues and is a bit weary but a promise is never forgotten when your daughter asks… The carnival was one of those rent-a-rides put up by the local church to gather money for things like the leaky roof on a steeple that had seen better days and for food that would feed the many in a parish just as poor as its parishioners.  The fun carousel was the brightest, loudest, thing in the parking lot  among the hawkers of fish bowls and stuffed animals it twirled and howled a calliope of show tunes only those from the past would remember, but everyone still enjoyed the lively sounds.    A tug or two on a pants leg sent father and child into the thick crowd of the curious.  The event had invited many in this small town to do something different or do something at all. It was another reason to gather and chat with neighbors and relatives

My Life In Time

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The days continue my life in time Tis but yet another rhyme Be grateful dog for crumbs from clouds Your place among them cast earthly shrouds That no one knows when they be lift You among them may set a drift To places only poets know Where no man comes from where all may go To see the world he has built From earthly crumbs, he grabs with hilt

The Lord of Flies 2024

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  Children often know they know Until they grow and forget the blow That left them all alone to go. Some survive, some thrive They march to war with eyes all wide  Many die inside or out, the rest live nigh. When parents care to gaze, to stare, to care The future changes their offspring. If they dare, or have the means to spare They can lean on people high who give or take The breath from them, should a strong soul bear... Is informed without perverted power and is genuinely aware. Lord of the Flies is the debut novel of British author William Golding.  The plot concerns a group of British boys who are stranded on an uninhabited island and their disastrous attempts to govern themselves.  The novel's themes include morality, leadership, and the tension between civility and chaos.  Lord of the Flies was generally well received and is a popular assigned book in schools.   Wikipedia Nigh  is an old-fashioned or literary word meaning near or almost. Source:   https://dictionary.cambridg

Novalny - Putin's funeral

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  Who is the prisoner now    The man who has angered a nation that no longer accepts the delusions of  a despot with no one else to blame for his failure as a military leader He died in prison "Locked in an Arctic prison, Aleksei A. Navalny is likely to have spent his final days in some of the most inhumane conditions within Russia’s extensive penitentiary system, according to five men who have served sentences in the same penal colony as the Russian opposition leader." "The men described in phone interviews unbearable cold, repulsive food, unsanitary conditions, and beatings in Penal Colony No. 3 of the remote Yamalo-Nenets region, where Mr. Navalny arrived in December to serve out the remainder of his 19-year prison sentence. The former inmates said the conditions were especially brutal in the solitary cells where Mr. Navalny is believed to have been confined on the day he was pronounced dead." "At his death, he was the most prominent critic of Mr. Putin stil

Ice Princess: The Story

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  A short story   Something written long ago when I thought I was happy - I was~  Once upon a time, there was a prince. The son of a king who had no kingdom, but still he was a prince respected by all. He roamed the countryside looking for a place his father could protect and do noble deeds for, only to find that none were worthy of his father's generosity. One day a fairy princess appeared as an old witch and asked the young prince to kill her. He could not bring himself to do such an act and told her so. The witch said she would cast a spell on him and all of his descendants if he did not comply with her request. The young prince then became sad and laid down his sword, got off of his horse, and walked away into the forest. Soon the forest became black and manners of dark creatures appeared one upon another and offered to help the prince. They wanted the wicked witch dead. These strange beings, none to his liking because they were disgusting still touched his heart and he began t

Eye candy

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  Everyone has their own idea of beauty  While it may differ there is a shared essence that is uncommon  Without it art would say nothing and nobody would bother to create it

When are going to publish?

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  I think I will The time is right  Until the early dawn, I spite The cause for fame and lament My words are all but heaven spent R.I.P. Navalny   -   Mourners are detained  Flowers and tributes removed  Freedom lives in the hearts of many  He will not be forgotten  t MFore than 100 people were detained in eight cities across Russia after they came to lay flowers in memory of Navalny. han 100 people were detained in eight cities across hey came to lay flowers in memory of Navalny.

From my camera

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 BB gun  When used for practice makes you a better shooter and you don't piss off the neighbors   Backyard buddies, three geese, and a duck The Ominous Stare of a Blackbird - Beatles song music source Youtube

Ed said

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Get a haircut or bugger off Of course no change in hairstyle but a big change in social popularity without a phone  

Who would you vote for president

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 Former President Trump My granddaughter

Pigeon accused of spying released after 8 month detention

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"Mumbai police told The Washington Post that after “deep and proper inquiry and investigations,” they did not find “any suspicious material or fact” associated with the pigeon. It was released last week and is in fine health, according to the hospital." Lost in a race off of Taiwain the bird may have gotten a ride on a boat to finish the 3000-mile journey to India   These racing pigeons can fly over 600 miles in a day   To fly to India it had to make stops along the way  Fortunately, no fighter jets from any country were dispatched to down the errant pigeon   By   Kelsey Ables    washingtonpost.com

Reflections of finality

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Domination the autocrats' control over their piers, at least the ones that don't end up in jail or find a more permanent exit  Leader style is moving away from Democracy  When people have the choice why don't they elect law makers who are a benefit to them  Why don't those elected decision makers do their constituents a favor and not hand out pardons but instead useful policies everyone can benefit from The Worst of the worst  Kim Jong Un   He builds WMS rather than feed his people who subsist on grass and tree bark Link source    https://www.amnesty.org/  

Go South

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Is any place safe for Palestinians being used as a human shield by Hamas "More than 25,700 people have been killed in Gaza since the war began, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.  More than 63,300 have been injured , and thousands more are missing and presumed dead." Source   NBC News’ Richard Engel, Raf Sanchez, Matt Bradley, Chantal Da Silva, Anna Schecter and Ali Arouzi are reporting from the region.  

A perpetual struggle: The Ukraine War

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 " The US intelligence community — with its astute effort to  publicly release  large amounts of unclassified data in early 2022 — may have robbed Putin of surprise in attacking Ukraine, but his invasion was still plenty shocking. European observers spoke of a  “1939 moment”  — a case of unprovoked, large-scale aggression that threatened to rupture the global order. But a combination of desperate Ukrainian resistance, inadequate Russian preparation, and emergency assistance from the West helped thwart this authoritarian onslaught." source  https://www.aei.org/op-eds  presemted by  https://www.aei.org/profile/ hal-brands/  also photo When articles are captured from Op-Eds written by other organizations it gives those with limited resources the ability to see what the rest of the world sees  Blogger

Uncle Roger

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  Dear Uncle Roger, I’m sorry for getting us off on a slippery slope, but I can’t apologize for stating my concerns based on facts widely supported by conscientious Americans.  The country is fighting for the very soul of its Republic – it is not about policy at this juncture. Trump does not care for the American people – he cares about not landing in prison for all the 90+ legal counts he is facing in 5 different court cases from New York to Miami and Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia. He cares about exacting revenge against some if not all, of his 40 cabinet members who FEAR what WILL happen if he is nominated again. Our twice impeached, ex-President, Loser of 2020, who people still believe is the best choice we have to lead our country into the future? Trump wants to override our Constitution and his Oath of Office which he ignored by preventing a PEACEFUL exchange of power on  Jan 6, three years ago. And Trump violated the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution when he acce

Funding dispute puts desperate countries at risk

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  WHAT DO DEMOCRATS WANT? "A  White House funding request  pairs tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine and Israel with nearly $14 billion for U.S. border security. That money would pay for 1,300 additional U.S. Border Patrol agents, 1,600 new asylum officers, and 375 new judge teams. The package  has been blocked  by Republicans in the Senate. House Speaker Mike Johnson's office  says the  bulk of the money would be used to manage border arrivals, instead of discouraging illegal immigration." source    https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ We are supporting the world's desire to remain democratic in a world of diminishing resources  Voting has never been a more important freedom we must protect  Not only do we ensure democracy at home but maintain it as a means for equality of life for countries who depend on us, you and me

When you're no longer a couple

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  Splitting up is hard to do, especially if your married   Every state has its own rules of disengagement, in this state (FL) - half and half regardless who owns what    In cases of spousal abuse an amicable break up is desirable but not always possible    Men are also subject to abuse ( click here )    These links are for refence   I the blogger will have been married fifty years this year   Imagine your spouse is bipolar   You  really can't    There are some wonderful moments ahead as well as heart ache and relearning the rules of engagement   What I can say for sure is you end up marrying the whole family, for better or for worse   Hopefully all you neuro typicals and the rest of us will ask for help from the right people - do ask! Link sources

The language of perspective

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  Pretty   Pretty Disgusting Pretty wary Why shouldn't he be on guard   He is carrying the security of Europe on his nation's back                                         

Barking dogs revenge

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On our pond sound carries with the gulf breezes  Barking from these guys is ongoing and aggravating My brother gave my UAV supper powers and while they are only pictures maybe the owner would like a copy  

Apollo Eight on Christmas Eve

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             An interesting take on the Christmas Eve message from Apollo Eight and how it came about

Putin's war is hopeless for Russian solders

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“B**ch, we haven't been on vacation for years and f**k it,” the soldier still fighting in the war said. “When are you going home, Vasya? At least tell me,” the wounded soldier asked. He replied: “I wish I knew.” The second soldier asked the wounded soldier how many people were in the hospital with him. He replied: “More than 500 people! Many more will come...” Describing the ongoing war which he is still participating in, the fighting soldier said: “Everything is the same as it used to be.” He added: “From here, we must move on to Sinkivka.” “They're making it difficult for us, squeezing our rights everywhere,” the injured soldier exclaimed. “The second year has passed, darn it! If I hadn't been injured, I would have stayed there.”   https://www.gbnews.com/  Britans News Channel “The most critical time in any battle is not when I’m fatigued, it’s when I no longer care.” ―  Craig D. Lounsbrough

I came in from the wilderness, a creature

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Shelter From the Storm   'Twas in another lifetime, one of toil and blood When blackness was a virtue the road was full of mud I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm And if I pass this way again, you can rest assured I'll always do my best for her, on that I give my word In a world of steel-eyed death, and men who are fighting to be warm Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Not a word was spoken between us, there was little risk involved Everything up to that point had been left unresolved Try imagining a place where it's always safe and warm Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm I was burned out from exhaustion, buried in the hail Poisoned in the bushes an' blown out on the trail Hunted like a crocodile, ravaged in the corn Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Suddenly I turned around and she was standin' there With silver bracelet