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the son’s voice – February 6

Posted on February 7, 2017 by landl30

2.6.2017 the son’s voice speaks years to the old man moments of grace and joy between them that he had never known with his own. ———————

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11.17.2016 he was angry the first time he came with his small son and a big chip on his shoulder. an angry dad, mid divorce, ticked at the women who might turn him away. and his son got … Continue reading →

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present – May 19

Posted on May 19, 2016 by landl30

5.14.2016 he walked across the stage and I missed it busy tapping the video feed. be present to the moment, the mystics taught us see what is right in front of you. good lesson. the good news … Continue reading →

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God duty – April 7

Posted on April 7, 2016 by landl30

4.7.2016 Why did you take my daddy away, he asked me I didn’t, I told him but with my God collar on I was the one who had to tell him that his daddy was gone after … Continue reading →

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beds now empty – February 27

Posted on February 28, 2016 by landl30

2.27.2016 beds now empty we move tables chairs rugs desks adjusting steps for playing the next game. ———————-

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son at the wheel – July 18

Posted on July 18, 2015 by landl30

7.13.2015 the car rolls out son at the wheel we have to trust now that the lessons taught over years and days and instants took. —————-

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little goat boy – December 15

Posted on December 16, 2013 by landl30

12.15 a little goat boy sits on the toy cabin porch that I built when a child was on the way and we counted down the days and times pasting wallpaper, circling round clocks, until the water broke … Continue reading →

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