In The Blood
/Hold fast to your …
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…my grandfather served as a Marine.
At Omaha Beach, my father’s minesweeper led the way.
Irish and English heritage is present in …
By Debby Hackbarth
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Aquatic Elation...
/It was a life-long dream…
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… forever not far away,
Location often unreachable,
Sounds sweet to the…
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreConcrete Pudding
/Sometimes an unpleasant…
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… butterscotch dessert was always a treat.
However, this time it looked like grey concrete.
Did she use an unusually high…
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreUnyielding And Unbroken
/Concrete is indeed strong…
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… is used to make a sidewalk.
The material is sturdy but, made of ruptured rock.
A reliable person is like a firm …
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreButterfly Transformation
/…up, I always wanted to fly.
As a child, I even gave it a try.
Watching the butterflies by the hour.
I would flap my arms, hoping to …
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreButterflies Into Bliss
/Many new mothers …
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…new mother’s life can be filled with fears.
Day and night her concerns could crowd …
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MorePursuing Peace
/The pursuit of peace …
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…can be found in nature’s tranquility.
When the birds are silent and soundless.
All of the flora and fauna abide in…
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreFaithful Fatherhood
/Faithful fatherhood and parenthood…
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… is synonymous with parenthood.
Sometimes, it’s seen as guardianship.
Other times, fatherhood is combined…
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreFailing Fatherhood
/Most fathers are involved in …
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…has many different definitions.
In most families, it means supervision.
A loving father provides tender…
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreRescue Us, We Need...
/…world is in a state of deterioration.
All around us, oxidation and corrosion.
Even humans are experiencing degeneration.
There is constant interpersonal…
By Debby Hackbarth
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