Posted by Brad Osborne on October 10, 2022 · 3 Comments
For little does she know the depth,
To which her subtle words in breath…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on January 31, 2022 · 18 Comments
He stood in line with the other children, as he waited his turn to stand before Master Shin and receive his gift.
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Posted by Brad Osborne on October 28, 2021 · 13 Comments
For little does she know the depth,
To which her subtle words in breath…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on May 17, 2020 · 30 Comments
For little does she know the depth,
To which her subtle words in breath…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on February 22, 2020 · 38 Comments
As writer’s, we often wonder whether our words inspire or affect others, but we rarely know when they do.
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Posted by Brad Osborne on July 11, 2019 · 2 Comments
There are regrets for things I have said. The times when honesty lacked the tempering of compassion. When emotions ruled over kindness.
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Posted by Brad Osborne on July 1, 2019 · 2 Comments
He stood in line with the other children, as he waited his turn to stand before Master Shin and receive his gift.
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Posted by Brad Osborne on May 15, 2019 · 4 Comments
The real slippery rock, just under the surface of the water, that we are always ready to step on is…
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