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Tag Archives: values
‘Ducker’ Barrington
Isn’t it curious how two very different aspects of human character can manifest themselves , under one roof, in one family and as a result of the same basic upbringing. ‘Ducker’ had a brother called Nicholas who, for some years,thought ‘Ali … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, Fiction, humour, Talent, writing
Tagged character, confidence, environment, family, humour, life, musings, reflections, self-esteem, values, writing
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The Final Judgement
Not to rub it in, but it hadn’t gone all that well for Simon. Nothing too bad, of course. I wouldn’t like to exaggerate but he always remained, how would you say it, just outside the winner’s circle. Just below the balcony where … Continue reading
Posted in character, community, creative writing, Fiction, humour, Life, life2, Relationships, writing
Tagged character, confidence, family, life, musing, musings, reflections, relationships, self-esteem, talents, values, writing, youth
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Death By Manners
There are individuals whose sensibilities and general wariness about causing offense can seriously damage their chances of making the best of their situation or talents. I am reminded of a famous, though receding event in the history of mankind when the … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, employment, Fiction, skils, Talent, writing
Tagged character, confidence, conflict, environment, humour, life, musing, musings, reflections, talents, values, writing
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Life in the Zoo
Here I am, A Lion in the Zoo. All meals ready packed. Adventure no longer on the table . Those primal days, running on uncertain ground are now a story board, caught on a poster laid out before my cage. Needs are catered for … Continue reading
Posted in character, community, creative writing, Environment, Life, life2, writing
Tagged character, environment, faith, inspiration, life, musing, musings, reflections, relationships, values
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In A Hospital Near You
The sun burns down on them. Him and Geoff as they squat in the desert. Could he use a drink, and he doesn’t mean water, but the enemy are visibly before them and he has other things to do. Now in the garden shed, … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, Fiction, Health, Life, life2, old age, writing
Tagged character, environment, life, musing, musings, reflections, relationships, values, work
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Inconvenient Truths
Recently in the UK, a man died. He was in his eighties and revered as a celebrity who “gave something back” through his “tireless” work for disadvantaged and sick children. He was often to be seen in his Rolls Royce … Continue reading
Posted in character, community, creative writing, Environment, faith, Life, life2
Tagged character, environment, faith, family, inspiration, life, musing, musings, reflections, relationships, values
24 Comments
Aspects of Courage
We hear of a man standing fearlessly before his house or farm. Standing to protect it and his family against an advancing army or some looting gang: hopelessly outgunned and dying bravely but in vain, unbowed: a victim, partly, of his own nobility . How we admire … Continue reading
Posted in character, community, creative writing, employment, faith, Life, writing
Tagged character, conflict, environment, faith, inspiration, musings, reflections, values
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A Raindrops Heritage
I’ve sometimes been gripped by the image of the raindrop, formed of moisture and dropping from the clouds. Some bigger, or smaller, moving faster or slower or in different ways than the human eye can ever distinguish. I imagine them pointing out … Continue reading
Posted in character, community, creative writing, Environment, faith, Life, life2
Tagged character, environment, faith, inspiration, life, musing, musings, reflections, relationships, self-esteem, values
31 Comments
Plastic Penguin with a Propeller on it’s Nose
A Blogging contact, ( aawa ) recently wrote a post about a conversation she had with her freezer. I don’t speak German, but I think the general drift was the freezer was warning her not to leave the door open too long. … Continue reading
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Tagged character, life, reflections, technology, time, values
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Moments That Last A Lifetime
Among other things, when I was a kid I used to read of knights, and heroes and daring individuals fighting for the truth and the safety of their family against all manner of evil. We all knew who the hero was, and evil … Continue reading
Posted in character, community, creative writing, faith, Life, life2, Relationships
Tagged character, faith, inspiration, life, musing, musings, reflections, relationships, self-esteem, values
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