My soul is locked, Ina seemingly eternal turmoil. I must only do what is right’ Ignoring my hopes and desires. Others around me show no remorse, Placing themselves first, Thriving on my servitude and sacrifices, Ignoring my pain, needs and loneliness. Most all don’t see my efforts, They are expected of me. No thanks, no… Read More My Soul is Locked
I live in a constant state of frustration over my health. Being a male, I have the yearly PSA check that monitors me for prostate cancer. The magic number is four. Four what I am not sure but a rating of four OR less is ideal. A few years ago, my numbers began to increase.… Read More My State of Frustration
Tracking the RichardsWhere all have the Richards left their mark?Starting with my dad and working backwards:Father Earl b. Essex, Stoddard Co., Missouri, d. Flint, Genesee, MichiganGrandfather William Oliver b. Illinois (Macoupin County?), USA, d. Dexter, Stoddard, MissouriGreat Grandfather Peterson b. Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, d. Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri?2nd Great Grandfather Peter b. Robertson, Tennessee,… Read More Tracking the Richards
Jesus said:14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light… Read More Light on a hill
So lovely she lies,The moon reflected in her eyes.No longer struggling,Now dormant, cold and content.I gaze for an eternity,Before stroking her cheek.I am shocked at the firmness, the coldness,The cold, it numbs my fingertips.Bending closer,I bring my ear near her lips,I feel nothing,A tear drops from my eye.Why does this always happen?Why can’t they live?I… Read More So Lovely She Lies
I live in what was once a vibrant community. Good jobs were in excess, opportunities for various types of leisure time filled the calendar, great health care was provided and top-notch education existed. Flint, Michigan (Genesee County) had it going on. Like most rust belt cities though, Flint took a hit.General Motors was founded here.… Read More I Live in What Was Once a Vibrant Community
Earl and the Family BibleMy Dad was born in rural Missouri in 1907. Births there had not begun to be tracked and so he did not receive a birth certificate. When he came to Michigan on one of his trips and tried to hire into General Motors, he found that he needed a birth certificate.He… Read More Earl and the Family Bible
New Hope General Baptist Church Flint MichiganOrganized on September 6, 1940 and was located at 226 Ash Street. EA Walker was the first Pastor.The church later moved to 2626 Harwine St. At a later date they merged with the Fenton Lawn General Baptist Church on Hill Road and became Faith United Baptist Church.Charter Members were:William… Read More New Hope General Baptist Church Flint Michigan
Last Christmas for my family I made three different little booklets (or chapbooks) that included the writings of myself, my Great Aunt Kate and my mother in-law Gaylia Kenslow-Stogsdill. To print these, it was about $7.50 each at Staples, plus my time in folding and stapling them. Recently I needed a few more copies and… Read More Always the Right Thing – Published
I pull the covers up tight, Scrunching down into the fabric, Forcing my eyes closed, Praying he passes me by. It would be unbelievable good luck, If he ignored me tonight, Or any night for that matter, And a boy can dream, can’t he? Inside the depths of my soul though, I know that I… Read More I Pull Up the Covers
Ramblings of an Old Coot 