Author Archives: Wint

About Wint

Pray, love, parent, play, give back... repeat.

Unmaking of a Man

A man may not consider what makes him such. And, at least in part, is thereby made. A man may consider what makes him such. And, at least in part, is thereby thwarted from being made man. A man looking … Continue reading

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You and Me, Yin and Yang

Who is yin, and who is yang, My protest is muted, yours is bang, Look before leap, for this I’m renown, You figure it out on the way down.   Is someone wrong, anyone right? Is someone day, anyone night? … Continue reading

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Sick and Tired, One Day At a Time

While his tortured mind could not grasp the actuality of it, Lee was, in all actuality, sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, one day at a time. Being sick and tired is devastatingly disabling. While it may seem … Continue reading

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Reflections

The blue Ford F-150 like an anchor was heling drown him in debt. An ache in his belly was real enough, though not nearly as deadly as it felt. With no prospect change, he was driven by only one thing, … Continue reading

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When love was young, and yours was mine

Love was young and yours was mine,  Nascent marriage was a well of hope, Though many hills we’d have to climb, Our passion was sufficient to the slope.   Passion indeed! Soon we were parents, Though worn at the edges, … Continue reading

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The Fair Drew Gets a Shot

When Wint was just a little fella, he had more friends than you can count using all the fingers and toes on both hands and feet. There were of course his four siblings, who were mostly friendly. Then there were … Continue reading

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Texans Who are Women are Liberated

In my estimation women’s liberation in Texas is a non-issue. At least as far as Texas bred women are concerned. My wife, who is not Texas bred, is liberated, showing that women who come to Texas may also become liberated. … Continue reading

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Girls are Good, Boys are Bad

It’s a reason girl starts with “g”, and a reason boy starts with “b”. It’s because girls are good, and boys are bad. You might find that statement a wrong, or even sexist, thing to say, but hear me out. … Continue reading

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Denigrating Tradition

To some degree, each generation denigrates tradition. Without this, none would achieve enlightenment and we might all still be involved in activities that are unacceptable in most of today’s societies. In the upcoming generation it is quite common to denigrate … Continue reading

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After a respite …

After a relatively short respite, I’m back … with an attitude. An attitude of gratitude. Not including the obvious, e.g. my wife, daughter, family and friends; here are some things for which I am grateful this morning … I am … Continue reading

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