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The Glory of Our God
"My Children Perish for Lack of Knowledge." Step by step, learning and loving our Savior Jesus Christ
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"FATSO" The "Last Chance Texaco" Neighborhood Cat
On going and ever lasting efforts to rescue abandoned, abused, neglected cats and kittens...This is one such story
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Poem for an Abandoned Cat
So many stories to tell of the rescued cats & kittens over so many years. This is but one....
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Nala and Dean's Excellent Adventure
Poem in honor and heartfelt recognition of a man and his rescued cat. Dean Nicholson has done so much to elevate cats in the eyes of the world.
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How a Single Senior Gentleman Found True Love With His Feline Companion.. a Poem About an Exceptional Relationship.
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City Cats, Beach Cats, Lost Felines in our Midst
Poem written in honor of an excepti0nal man who has dedicated his life to the rescue and life saving efforts for abandoned cats. Fictional story reflecting actual events in the life of a good person.
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ANGEL BABY, MY ANGEL BABY
New friendships, end of life decisions and facing the fact that "this, too, shall pass." I've recently made a new friend but sadly, it isn't meant to last long. Love between cat and humans. Devotion
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Hope Springs Eternal or so We Say
HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL? Hope springs eternal, Or, so we say. But, hope has taken a 'time off' today “I know you wish to depend on me To see you through this difficulty My friend, I'm sorry; you must see...
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Today is the 1st Day of the Rest of Your Life
Spread a little love This morning, feeling a little overwhelmed by so much of what I've heard, seen and read during the past several days, I have a strong desire to spread a little love. I started looking through past writings of mine, hoping to...
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Building a Better Building
Curb Appeal is all important! Recently, my dear friend Richard and I put our heads and hands together in an effort to improve the entryway leading into the lower part of my 100 + year old Victorian home. The outside was “ok,” but not very...
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A Lasting Image
This morning, as I was preparing for the day, the tv was on in the background; droning on with words I did not truly hear. A montage of sound and flickering impulses. I walked towards the remote with the intention of surfing to another channel; one...
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Witness the Wall
I talked with friends who had lost someone there A loved one who perished in a distant land Taken down, life ends ; a cold, blank stare On shoreline, in forest, in barren sand Young life, cut short, so much promise denied A purpose...
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What to Do With My Left Foot?
Humerous poem about swithing from a manual shift to automatic and the "useless" left foot.
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Fare Well
Poem describing the unbearable pain and regret of walking away from a loved one for the last time.
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Through the Eyes of Children
Autobiography following a young girl's life through young adulthood..multiple chapters; this is one describing being raised by a step father who is a strong disciplinarian
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What Love Was
I held you close For a moment, For a fleeting moment. I held you near For a lifetime; For an entire lifetime I felt your heart beating Close to mine So very close to mine I was sheltered In your warm embrace ...
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PARTING SHOTS
Poem and story about the difficult decision of selling a home. This beautiful home was built in 1885. Pictures, photos and descriptions of the house before, during and after. Leaving home.
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LAMENT
When spring’s foliage begins to show I’ll free my grasp; I’ll let you go While summer’s days brightly glow I’ll free my grasp I’ll let you go As autumn leaves fall from the bough I’ll free my grasp I’ll let you go ...
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Nightsong - A Poem
There are those times and places which cannot be recreated or duplicated. Whimsical feelings are stirred by such memories as those which spring to mind, with the soft kiss of a gentle breeze as it brushes against one’s face. Taking in the scent of...
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YOU CAN NEVER GO HOME AGAIN VI double life series
Memories, psychic phenomena, dreams, Part IV of a 4 part story about prophetic dreams and their effect or present day
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Loss of the Innocents
Animal welfare, rights, protection. Poem about how humans treat animals.
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Book Review Making It Home by Liz Moore
Making It Home. Book Review by Kathy Novelli
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DOUBLE LIFE OF A YOUNG WOMAN
Ongoing autobiography following a young girl into adulthood as she explores life, travel, being a child of divorced parents; the pitfalls and disappointments as well as the high times. Remembering Rt. 66 and the Diners of the past.
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Shabby Chic - Restoring and Reclaiming Furniture
Decorating Shabby Chic Style. How to distress, paint, and create lovely pieces at home.
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Broken Homes: Abandoned, Forgotten
Driving through the dark of night Enchanted, Passing abandoned and weathered buildings Long ago forsaken Deserted.. For loftier goals or Shameful departure Windows broken, shattered As, perhaps, the lives who once called these sad...
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Double Life of a Little Girl.....the Calliope Queen
Autobiography of a young girl growing up in the '60's and '70's. Coming of age. Children of divorced parents.
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The Home of my 2006 Dreams
After talking with the realtor early in the morning, Al and I prepared for our introduction to the beautiful E. Main Street house. We had our usual; strong coffee and, for Al, several doughnuts. He’s a doughnut ...nut!! I always just have coffee...
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The Return of my Beautiful Barn Swallows
Barn Swallows, nesting, hatching, return to my home in SE Kansas every year. Their nests remain, waiting their return.
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Homage to The Serenity Prayer
The Serenity Prayer is so useful in day to day living when we need a reminder about what we can change, and what we can learn to live with. POEM
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Steal the Experience
The intentional subjugation of our kids in the hands of opportunists, purveyors of slime and those who stand to make lots of money off of our youngsters.
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Restoring an Old Home to its Former Grandeur
Restoration of turn of the century Victorian homes. Interior and exterior refurbishing done by two fearless friends.
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Assumptions; the art of disarming an opposing view
We’ve all heard the little quip about making assumptions. “To assume makes an ass of you and me.” I have always had a problem with making assumptions. I also dislike the idea that, if one disagrees with another’s point of view, one party...
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Stray Cat Thanksgiving
Being part of a STRAY CAT THANKSGIVING At this time of year, my friend Al and I usually find ourselves alone. Our families, those who remain, are spread across the country. Time and distance has separated us from those ties, leaving us with no...
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The Fall Classic and my San Francisco Giants
Personal descriptions of 'being there' at AT&T Park in San Francisco. San Francisco giants baseball.
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I could not have said it better
Animal abuse, neglect, abandonment, mistreatment, misuse and torture in the hands of humans for selfish, self serving and unnecessary reasons.
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Why I love the San Francisco Giants - Seeing PacBell Park for the First Time
San Francisco Giants base ball fan tells her story of being there for all the greatest moments in West Division Baseball during the last decade.
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Go! San Francisco Giants Baseball!!! Double Life of a Little Girl
San Francisco Giants baseball fan Kathy Novelli writes about her experiences at the "yard."
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Whimsical Moods and Memories - My Restaurant Career
Another chapter in autobiography following a young girl through to adulthood as the child of divorced parents. This takes many twists and turns as it follows her experiences in life under abnormal circumstances.
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The Sycophant
Poem about sycophants; those among us who ace in order to receive...clever, twisty, interesting and true.
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The Long Road Home
I bought this farm from a gentleman who, for decades beginning in the ’60’s, had owned it as an active cattle ranch which also showcased beautifully manicured vegetable and ornamental gardens. The lovely flower beds were obviously grown with...