Posted by Brad Osborne on August 26, 2020 · 30 Comments
“The gift of words, holds within it every possibility. Boundless permutations of human thought, emotion, and expression. It is like the universe wrapped with a bow. And, how do you thank someone for that?”
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Posted by Brad Osborne on April 23, 2020 · 22 Comments
It won’t always be a voice,
That shouts strength into your soul…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on December 9, 2019 · 24 Comments
Definition:
1 : an association of people with similar interests or pursuits…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on November 13, 2019 · 11 Comments
It is time to take a step back for a moment, once again, to celebrate and recognize a unique milestone for my blog. As with most bloggers, I always keep a keen eye to likes and followers and such. But the most recent milestone probably means more to me than any other. Within this … Continue reading →
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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 3, 2019 · 22 Comments
The only always I can promise is…
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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 August 22, 2019 · 18 Comments
Thank you to Mathew who writes at Blog of the Wolf Boy for my nomination for the Liebster Award.
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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 9, 2019 · 4 Comments
Maybe, as we are all artists, we are acutely aware of being critical about other’s art. We know that beauty lies along many paths and has many faces. We know what criticism can feel like when it applies to something you have birthed from your whole being. We know the subjectivity that lies at the heart of any judgement.
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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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