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Photo-a-day for ten days

Posted on November 14, 2011 by George C. Hartman

Not necessarily a desperate attempt at unblocking a creative block but more like an exercise in journalism and awareness. On the edge of losing my soul to the Christmas rush in my work. I need to step away from stress, … Continue reading →

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Digging up the DNA

Posted on August 14, 2011 by George C. Hartman

Twice I asked two people who were “around” when Grandma May Gill very suddenly died of a heart attack back in 1959 whether they thought Fredrick Gill, her husband had poisoned and killed her. The first person was aunt Carol, … Continue reading →

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For Gods sakes put your arm around me!!!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by George C. Hartman

Another photo from the Gerry archives. This is Uncle Bill. William Hartman. Dads brother. I will give Gerry tons of credit…even though the photo is taken too far away, off center and is blurry as hell….at least SHE TRIED! Thirty … Continue reading →

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A Night at the Circus

Posted on July 20, 2011 by George C. Hartman

Let’s walk into the dark fields of uncut grass. Into the heart of America, the midwest laughter and red white and blue explosions in the sky. Feeling the immediate sowing of a yellow hook moon in my heart. Another journal … Continue reading →

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lost weekend

Posted on July 7, 2011 by George C. Hartman

After the twisted storm had passed, the tornadoes papers flying out of the grasps of the harmless clouds. The banners hanging black unswayed and unnoticed … and very alone. “We tried…” someone whispered from the bricks. It was true. Effort … Continue reading →

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beneath the neon glow (Diary of a sex addict)

Posted on April 24, 2011 by George C. Hartman

Late one rainy Spring night in a hotel, Midtown Manhattan New York City. A dark room with one single candle on a night table next to the bed. The performers cannot be seen, only heard apparently from a pile of … Continue reading →

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waiting for Big Moon

Posted on April 23, 2011 by George C. Hartman

When I woke up Kryha said “Those poor Japanese people” and here it was eight or so days later and we are still captivated by the news. But when it is the first thing you say when you wake up … Continue reading →

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a MAJOR heritage Hartman BREAKthru

Posted on March 8, 2011 by George C. Hartman

In my on and off extensive search for our heritage I have found out some very cool and very important information. Only because of our sister Barbs brave dig into our great aunts sisterhood on Menham NJ, (a letter mailed … Continue reading →

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Excuse me, while I kiss the sky.

Posted on January 31, 2011 by George C. Hartman

Oh, James you said it so well. With your guitar licks and deep lyrics. Don’t be afraid of the dark anymore. One day I’ll be home. Wherever and whatever that is. If I owned a home AGAIN-it would be a … Continue reading →

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Desperate Houswives

Posted on January 28, 2011 by George C. Hartman

Act 1 Scene 6 A dimly lit restaurant in Soho New York. Butch and Coco are sitting in the corner, the only patrons. It is well past closing time. A waitress is nervously walking back and forth sometimes stopping and … Continue reading →

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