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“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life, as by the obstacles which he has overcome.”
Booker T. Washington
Wishing you great success today as you overcome obstacles, inspiring others with your courage!
May your sails be filled with power and beauty!
Note: This is from my archives.
Writing and Image © Copyright 2019, ancient skies
Happy New Year everyone! No I’ve not had too much eggnog!
Ok, I admit it, it’s not really the New Year quite yet, but I’m taking a little break, and it will be 2019 soon!
And this is a good time to say thank you for a wonderful year. So thank you!
I realize my work is not as popular as it once was, but I’m still having a great time. I love writing even though I don’t make any money from it!
On my break I’ll be spending time with family, and working on my novel that I’ve mentioned before.
I’ve learned and grown this past year so I’m redirecting the novel, just slightly to reflect that.
I need to recharge, and I’m beginning a new exercise program! I want look good for my honey, who I refer to as My Love!
I have scheduled a few posts until I return.
My wife and I wish you a healthy, happy 2019, great peace, and wonderful blessings!!!
Writing and Image © Copyright 2018, ancient skies
Our union with the divine will be so much more glorious
when we walk in this world
with thankfulness
in our hearts.
Poetry and Image © Copyright 2018, ancient skies
In the jungles, on the beaches, and in the deserts
on the city streets, so many brave men and women
losing their lives, for you, and for me – our freedom,
on the line. The least we can do is remember
and say a prayer or two.
Poetry and Image © Copyright 2017, ancient skies
I’m so grateful for the different cultures and races we have on our planet. We are so beautifully different, and each is a part of this earth. Thank you for being who you are, and for being here, a part of this blog. Many of you have a different faith, or culture than I do. I think that is good and healthy.
The Great One knows each of us of course, and I believe He smiles at us, because we are so different, unique in every way. And by the way I am an amateur anthropologist (I have no degree in it) and I have studied cultures and faiths on my own, for many years.
You are welcome here regardless of your background, or faith. Thanks again for reading.
I wish you peace.
Writing © Copyright 2017, ancient skies
photo from mrwallpaper via google
It was the wind and the salt air, that wore the grooves into his face. Forty years on the water will do that to a person. He still managed to smile though, and his wife loved his crooked grin.
Every day there was the armor of the trade, a slicker, a hat, and the always wet gloves. His battle scar was the dull ache in his back, that never went away. The sun often cheered him though, with the occasional dolphins jumping.
And every night there was a victory – because there was always enough food to eat. And their house was always warm, in the wintertime.
It was a very good life indeed.
Poetry and Image © Copyright 2016, ancient skies
I have something on my heart I’d like to share. When I began blogging I did so for one reason, and that was because I love to write. Once I started though, a second reason for blogging developed. I was amazed at the wonderful art, poetry, fiction, and photography that is within this sphere of wordpress.
Your work amazes me. Your work inspires me. And since I am an older guy, and because I have from the very beginning received so much encouragement from others, I try to do the same in turn.
There have been times when my presence, or my leaving comments on a site, has been misinterpreted. And you know what? That hurts a great deal.
I have never been flirtatious, and I have never followed a blog for inappropriate reasons. I am a gentle, loving person, simply being friendly. Perhaps I was raised to be this way. And even though I am not perfect, I love my wife more than anyone on this planet. She is the love of my life, and I am not interested in anyone else.
In fact, if you are an attractive female, I thought 2-3, or maybe 4-5 times before I ever hit the follow button. Usually you liked my work, and then I checked out your site.
I have unfollowed sites that seem to focus on soft porn too much. Sometimes there is a fine line between art and the too risque (my opinion only). Yet, I try to remain open, and I purposely follow people that are very different from myself.
I have learned a great deal from you, regardless of your background or creed. One of my hobbies is to study cultures, and different faiths.
Unfortunately I know what slander can do, and so these words have been on my heart for some time.
Thanks for listening, and reading.
Writing and Image © Copyright 2016, ancient skies
