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About Wint

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

On Christmas Eve, Katherine’s mama, Betty …

It seems I have not sent an update on Mama in a long time, though it has only been two weeks. But oh, what a two weeks it has been. On Christmas Eve, Katherine’s mama, Betty, died unexpectedly. Betty was … Continue reading

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Granny’s Candy

One of my most vivid memories as a boy is Granny’s candy. Not only may her candy be some of the greatest candy ever made, it is tied to Christmas, giving it perhaps the strongest synapse connection that could possibly … Continue reading

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Identity, Grievances, and Economic Determinants of Stuttering

It just dawned on me … “stutters have been held back by, and in, society since the dawn of time.” This may be MY ticket to ride. If only I could get enough stutters together, we could have our own … Continue reading

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Age Softens Convictions, but Hardens Resolve

Having spent time reading blogs discovered on WordPress, I suspect most, if not the preponderance, of bloggers are much younger than me. Being that I am sixty-two, this is almost certainly true. Having said that, I am a geeky software … Continue reading

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Poem for Debbie

When first we met I was swept away, Thoughts of you still haunt my days, Hands still grasp for my first touch, Moves me yet, can’t say how much.   Now apart my mind see’s your smile, Lazy thoughts of … Continue reading

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Living Carefree

To a Friend, Take responsibility and be a good steward of Godly gifts.  Recognizing that all of us are far from perfect is not a fallback position that supports less than stellar execution of a life.  For many years I … Continue reading

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Make Love? You Are on a Fool’s Errand!

So the premise of this post may not even be valid, but its conclusions are. Trust me … been there, done that. The phrase, “Make Love” may have been started during the sixties “Free Love” movement, but nevertheless, we all … Continue reading

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2015_12_03_Fair_Katherine

On this day, in the year ’58, You came to this world healthy, awaiting your fate, On this day, again you are borne, Into good health, from your heart fear is shorn.   May your days be many, with me … Continue reading

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If I were to write, and you to read …

If I were to write, and you to read, A poem or piece, that was sure to please, Would you, in a heartfelt reply, Relay your thoughts, or let them die?   Knowing you to be good of person, Of … Continue reading

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A nickel for each if it was only a dime

There’s a guy I’ve known my whole life, Through times of plenty and times of strife, Whether it was his or it was mine, A nickel for each if it was only a dime.   Though each of us had … Continue reading

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