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"Bits and Pieces"

by Candlemaker

Rated: 13+ · Book · Personal · #935375

My blog A place for random thoughts

I fell in love with the English language in ninth grade. It was because of my teacher, Professor J.D. Huggins. I even signed up for an alternative course, “Business English,” because he was the teacher. In addition to opening up the language for me, Mr. Huggins constantly affirmed my good qualities. He would make occasional comments on what I was doing right…in life as well as in the class. In my senior annual he wrote these words, “Bob, I have a great deal of respect for you.” To this very day, those words are like precious trophies, lovingly placed in the chambers of my heart.

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Candlemaker

Nov 5, 2014 at 1:17pm
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Sandy, I wouldn't be TOO concerned. At some point, they will slow down too. That might be a season of your getting back in sync. My experience is that good friends are for a life timel

TessaT

Nov 5, 2014 at 8:25am
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True thoughts and well stated!

I have never associated with regrets (tough girl attitude all my life). Make a decision and learn from your choices, no matter the outcome. That said, I wouldn't mind seeing these bits turned around. Your words have an ease about them that I'm sure would come through.
1) Have the courage to life the life that is true to myself.
2) Don't work so hard you miss your child's youth or partner's companionship.

You get the picture and you could expand each into a chapter. You could have an inspirational novel in no time!

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𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖𝕪𝕖𝕫

Nov 4, 2014 at 8:27pm
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Love this! I think I'm doing pretty well by most of these, but the one that bothers me is #4. Some of my good friends are the ones too busy for me. I slowed my life down, but they didn't, so we aren't in sync any more.

Thank you Bob

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audra_branson

Jun 26, 2014 at 10:08pm
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What a nice gift to your family and honor to your father. I love reading recounting like this.

It is also extremely well-written!

Audra

𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖𝕪𝕖𝕫

Mar 28, 2014 at 11:42pm
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I have much to learn to be in your league, Bob.

𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖𝕪𝕖𝕫

Mar 28, 2014 at 11:09pm
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I can't imagine most of today's kids being scared of their parents punishments. Now that I think about it, most of today's parents don't hold their children accountable. What a shame.

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alfred booth, wanbli ska

Mar 27, 2014 at 5:37pm
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I got the same treatment, except it was Mother who did the shouting.

And then there was the bar of soap in my mouth. Must say it is an EXCELLENT way of learning the lesson.

Good to see you writing again.

Candlemaker

Sep 20, 2013 at 11:01am
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Hi Drifter,

Inner city work is a special calling all it's own.

God bless.

Bob

drifter

Sep 17, 2013 at 8:41pm
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thanks for sharing. I have been a pastor in an inner city church and can relate!!!!

drifter

Sep 17, 2013 at 8:34pm
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Now that is what I call fun. Now if I could only figure out how to make it work.

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