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1 Mar 2023 9 minute read 3 comments Diomedes
One morning, as we were breaking camp at the river's edge, there came out of nowhere a young man dressed in furs, wearing a fur cap and carrying a rifle on each shoulder. He asked if he could join us. We gathered round him and asked wh...
24 Feb 2023 7 minute read 0 comments Diomedes
My life again entered what I would call an idyllic phase over the next year. I would move two times in that period, but each was into a new and stimulating scene. The poker games and table followed me in each of these transitions, so that didn’t c...
11 Dec 2022 3 minute read 2 comments Olawalium
"You're on the search for a new friend this weekend...What qualities do you look for in them and why? Answer in at least 300 words." In a world where loyalty can be bought and traded easily, I am always and consistently on the look out for those w...
3 Nov 2022 4 minute read 0 comments Olawalium
As humans, I know we all have expectations. I doubt there is any human without expectations...at least to some certain degree. We all have expectations and they are in varying degrees depending on who we are, our exposures and mostly backgrounds to...
29 Oct 2022 9 minute read 0 comments Diomedes
From broke in Newark to rich St. Thomas. Saint Thomas and cruise ships, where I had two lucrative jobs waiting, a bit different than the Y.M.C.A. in Newark. Mike insisted I do his next two bars, one came up in ninety eight and the last one a year...
16 Sep 2022 2 minute read 2 comments Great White Snark
"People who test their friendships with others aren't friends; they're arseholes", she wrote. Well, as a self-confessed arsehole, I'm glad we're not friends, because the people who write things like that with conviction are the people who are fair-...
16 Jul 2022 1 minute read 1 comment Quick silver
It's summer time, the COVID restrictions were lifted, we have now the opportunity to open un and connect with others. We haven't trained our social muscles in a while, so I put together a list of questions to get to know new friends: How much persona...
16 Jun 2022 1 minute read 0 comments Olawalium
There is beauty in the simple things of lifeIt takes the right eyes to see it like the one seeking a wifeThis lady right here is not the one to initiate strifeShe's busy looking dashing, always seeking to thrive Life brought her my way on the stree...
3 Jun 2022 1 minute read 0 comments Olawalium
Just hold my hand and let me lead youI might lead you around but never wrongOur friendship would always withstand the test and grow strongBecause we have come to understand and appreciate our bondWith a strong chord of love, we have been bounded an...
10 Dec 2021 1 minute read 0 comments Olawalium
Happy Birthday to the this amazing woman, Talking Mo'A woman with amazing contents, you always strive to give moreYour trademark smile is obvious for all to see;Hearty, calm, inviting, friendly and bright itselfI would say as contagious as the laug...
