“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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Latest Posts

  • Where Is Tom? Who is Oden E. Lockhart?

    It is the sort of question that you hope people will ask when you "go missing" for a few days. "Where is he?" Well, I’m here, checking in and having nothing to say – at least until now. I start… Continue reading

  • Tenacity or Stiff-Necked Oblivion

    Tenacity is a good thing. Sticking with a dream, vision, or goal is a virtue. Sticking with it in the face of obstacles and hardships is heroic. ignoring one’s critics when they are nitpicking our inspired visions involves resolve, courage,… Continue reading

  • Promotion

    Lately, I have posted some messages that might be largely considered promotional in nature – meaning, "to move something forward." The specific etymology is: promotion 1429, "advancement," from O.Fr. promotion (14c.), from L. promotionem, noun of action from promovere (see… Continue reading

  • Don’t Forget Saturday!

    Just a reminder for all who wish to be informed about this great story and opportunity: If you missed the article, read it here:  Justice for All For more information on Pre-Paid Legal services, click picture or go to my… Continue reading

  • Today’s Poll from the Religion Forum

    What has been most instrumental and formative in your religious views? Family/culture Reading/study Religious training Defining moment Search for truth Conversion experience Catostrophic event To participate in this poll, visit the Religion Forum or go directly to the POLL and… Continue reading

  • I Just Felt Like Giving You All a Gift

    Here is some happy candy just because I love and appreciate you all.   Growing up is tough when it is good. It helps to have a friend and a prop or two. At some point we have to leave… Continue reading

  • Write It Down

    I have boxes of notes. Some are disorganized, mis-categorized, and undated, but they have had and may continue to have a function in my life. You see, somewhere in the maze of thinking that occupies the landscape of my muddled… Continue reading

  • Some Enemies of Success

    It has been my practice and spiritual discipline for several years to read a chapter of Proverbs each day that corresponds to the day of the month. That landed me in Proverbs 23 today. It is also become a discipline… Continue reading

  • Videos of Kaibian, My Grandson

    Lawn Mower Safety http://lads.myspace.com/videos/vplayer.swf   Lawn Mower Operation http://lads.myspace.com/videos/vplayer.swf  Who Spilt My Soda? http://lads.myspace.com/videos/vplayer.swf   Continue reading

  • Justice for All

    These words and ideas are mine and reflect only my opinions, but  they are deep convictions and they have led me to forms some relationships with organizations that address some of the inequities I have observed in society. Is the… Continue reading

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