Monthly Archives: February 2014

hi mom – February 4

Posted on February 5, 2014 by landl30

2.4 hi mom. I brought you this nice man, and this book I wrote about the strong women of the bible. you taught me all this, praying on your knees each day, breathing through your pain to help me … Continue reading →

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Prairie Home… – February 3

Posted on February 4, 2014 by landl30

2.3 He comes onstage looking a little more disheveled than in years past, the gray more pronounced, the easy glide offstage seemingly more about saving energy now. as a fellow about to be seventy-er I commiserate, it is still … Continue reading →

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being frank – February 1

Posted on February 2, 2014 by landl30

2.1.2014 pinched face, tight lips hands pressed hard at the sides it must have been hard to be Frank, when your sons don’t respect you, even hate you and call you down while you struggle to put … Continue reading →

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adventuresome hearts – January 31

Posted on February 1, 2014 by landl30

1.31.14 adventuresome hearts never age.

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