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Four Line Poem

A man wrote down a simple tune, one line than another. The first line spoke of heaven, how we should love each other. The next line spoke of peace for all, no war and no more pain. The third line proclaimed God is king, o’re all of life’s domain. The …

Rhyme

I’m no politician, I just make things rhyme. I might give opinions, that are only mine. I’m not superstitious, to me that’s kind of odd. I do have a religion, the one that I call God. I’m not motivated, by money or by power. The finest diamond won’t surpass the …

Laughing in the real world

I try to watch Hee Haw, the longest running politically incorrect show every week because it makes me laugh. Its sexist, fat, and hillbilly/city-slicker jokes combined with old country music can insult just about anyone. In the government environment I retired from people still laughed. Some were nervous laughs felt …

Morning Prayer

Now I wake me up from sleep. I thank the Lord he’s let me keep. Another chance to be awake. For granted let me never take. Life as it comes with all its ways. I pray the Lord guide all my days. Amen

For the journalist in you

Journalism is a powerful form of communication affecting everything from casual conversation to social media and politics. Lies become truth to some people with disastrous results. Dutifully investigated truthful journalism has the potential to improve and solve many of the world’s problems. Informed people are willing to invest in children …

Monetary value and taxes

The monetary value of something is the amount of money it is sold for or can potentially be sold for. It is not the cost of materials, labor, research, overhead, etc., though those things and many more may affect the value of goods or services. The amount of money a …