Category Archives: Life

The Audacity of Nope

Posted on December 25, 2018 by

Hi, and welcome to #DeMeStified. Wanted to post this (and maybe one more) before the year ran out. In a sense, it’s a reflection of recent events. In another, it’s a reflection on them. It’s more asking than telling. So, … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t I Write?

Posted on October 1, 2018 by

“To gain your own voice, forget about having it heard.” ― Allen Ginsberg “One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star.” – Friedrich Nietzsche Hi – and welcome back. Trust you’ve … Continue reading →

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Yes Love, No Love!

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

“So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.” ~ E.A. Bucchianeri “Maybe I was destined to forever fall in love with people I couldn’t have. Maybe there’s a whole assortment of … Continue reading →

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Time Flies

Posted on December 29, 2016 by

“One day you’re the cock of the walk, the next you’re the feather duster.” – P. Morgan Today, I watched my good friend get married. It was such a lovely occasion that I felt my molten heart pour out of … Continue reading →

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Pot of Beans

Posted on August 12, 2016 by

“Until we’ve eaten our words, life doesn’t consider our diet balanced” ~ Imisi Hi and welcome back to #DeMeStified. Please allow me to open with what was intended as the conclusion; this life is one greasy pot of beans. What … Continue reading →

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Dear Daughter

Posted on March 19, 2016 by

  Dear daughter, I write you this not because any of it is alien or new or alien, but that it may be a lasting testament for you and yours. I admit that it’s the longer route; I’m usually more … Continue reading →

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Snatch

Posted on June 20, 2015 by

“Don’t snatch; it’s rude and bad manners. Don’t you know your manners?” – Bethany [from the Book “In Comfort of Mary“] “Our planet is poorly equipped for delight. One must snatch gladness from the days that are.” – Vladimir Mayakovsky … Continue reading →

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