Author: Franklin

Life

Hello world!

Welcome to my little corner of the world. As you can see I am still working on getting this site up and running. This is the new beginning I have been planing for several years now. Bear with me on my new journey and watch for new posts in the future.

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Life

Do You Know Your Neighbors?

Are we too consumed in our own little world that we can’t take 5 minutes: to say hello, help out someone, go for a walk, welcome a new person to the community, or just visit with a neighbor. I heard on the radio the other day that 1/3 of the American population does not speak […]

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Life

Life Continues

I have not posted in a long time, I have been away for a while meditating and thinking. You would be amazed at the things that will happen when you can just sit and think–solutions to problems, ideas, stress release, better sleep, and peace of mind. I have taken the time to be with myself […]

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Books

Book Review: The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ

I have done a lot of reading lately. This is my 3rd book in as many weeks. I found this one while researching Jesus Christ’s life and it intrigued me. In 1887, Nicolas Notovitch—a Belarusian Jewish adventurer and self-proclaimed Russian aristocrat and journalist—traveling to India to study the Hindu culture comes across an interesting find. […]

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Books

Book Review: How to Practice The Way to a Meaningful Life

This book is a good read on the way to a meaningful life. It has daily exercises to achieve and maintain a meaningful life. According to the Dalai Lama this is accomplished through morality, concentrated meditation, and finally wisdom. Of course, since this book goes through the path of the Buddhist it may feel strange, […]

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Life

Happy New Year

It is that time of the year to put the past year to rest and ring in the new. For me I will be enhancing my ways. The changes that I started in the past year will be enhanced for more effectively making my life and those around me better. My New Year’s Resolutions Do […]

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Life

Life Reflection

A follow-up to my previous post. There comes a point in life when you sit down and contemplate, think, ponder, mull over, what life is all about. What is the purpose of Life? I recently watched a movie, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”, and the following motto is prevalent throughout the movie: To see […]

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Life

Purpose of Life

What is the purpose of life? The purpose is different for every one of us. Since I saw the movie, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”, it left me pondering the purpose of life. To see the world, Things dangerous to come to, To see behind walls, to draw closer, To find each other and […]

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Uncategorized

Imagine…

Imagine a world with Peace and Harmony. The words in John Lennon’s song Imagine have a profound meaning if you just listen. I saw the following on another website and just had to share it. Let’s all be a dreamer and strive for Peace throughout the world. Peace, love, and happiness to us all!

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My Writing

The Calling

Hello everyone. I have been away for a while to catch up on some other projects: writing, yard work, and of course a major project at work. I am posting another one of my poems from a long time ago. I hope you enjoy. Driving alone A long deserted road. Staring at the lights A […]

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