Posted by Brad Osborne on October 31, 2019 · 8 Comments
We are blessed beyond measure,
But rarely do we treasure,
All the things with which we’re blessed,
Wanting more we do attest
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Posted by Brad Osborne on October 10, 2019 · 4 Comments
I lie when the honest words cut
Little fibs that save wounded heart
I cry for the ‘if’ and the ‘but’
Pitfall to best intentions at start
Posted by Brad Osborne on September 28, 2019 · 6 Comments
Welcome to my first guest post ever!
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Posted by Brad Osborne on September 2, 2019 · 5 Comments
…I felt the need to again convey my own thanks to the people who support me.
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Posted by Brad Osborne on July 25, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Thankful © Penned by Brad Osborne I am thankful you are a part of my life. Your presence brings out the best in me. I am thankful for your friendship. Your support braces me against life. I am thankful for your laughter. Your humor lightens my cares and woes. I am thankful for your … Continue reading →
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Posted by Brad Osborne on July 5, 2019 · 1 Comment
To sound the fanfare for these small achievements feels like I am an adult seeking recognition for being able to tie my shoes.
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Posted by Brad Osborne on June 21, 2019 · 1 Comment
This is more a proverb than an idiom, and as with most wisdom the origin is ancient and unknown. We have some clues, however.
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Posted by Brad Osborne on September 3, 2012 · 4 Comments
It is often said, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder”. And I guess, as with all general idioms about life, that is mostly true. We miss our friends, partners, and family when their absence is short-term and circumstantially required. When they are off on a business trip, vacation, or other activity that makes them geographically separated … Continue reading →
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Thanks Again
Posted by Brad Osborne on September 2, 2019 · 5 Comments
…I felt the need to again convey my own thanks to the people who support me.
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