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A Rich Irish Friendship
I fell asleep during this long day’s journey into night and didn’t wake until I heard that beautiful Irish accent. It was Jack at near the stroke of midnight assuring me once again that there was nothing to worry about.
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Waino’s KO win spells redemption
Cardinal pitcher, catcher handle adversity in winning style.
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Give Them the Real You
High school teacher’s message paves way for writer’s success.
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St. Paddy’s Day traditions
St. Patrick’s Day goes beyond green beer and parades. It reminds this writer of storytelling and a day set aside for running.
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Ruby Bridges: Civil Rights Icon
By billheitland.com Ruby’s courage inspired author’s short story How much love would a family have to pour into the heart of a six-year-old child to offset the onslaught of hatred she would face simply for wanting to learn at an all-white school? Ruby Bridges knows. Ruby’s tested on her ability to compete She endured the…
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Stark serenity
billheitland.com Nature writes its own poetry Nature carries its own silent swath of poetry. It rises early, quickly becoming embedded in one’s consciousness. Here comes the sun The soft gray filament of early morning light stirs, then selects a ribbon of amber and indigo to dress up the horizon. The sun responds to nature’s nudge,…
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Snatching victory from the jaws of Lenny
As soon as I realized I must have left my choppers somewhere in the house, I knew this would be a race against time with only one winner – me or Lenny.