Category Archives: Gratitude

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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How I never met Madonna

Posted on March 6, 2011 by George C. Hartman

This is it. It has been ALMOST ten years since our wonderful mother has passed. Seems like yesterday right? As I write this it is almost exactly ten years ago that she happened upon a paper and pen and wrote … Continue reading →

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Nice guys finish first

Posted on October 24, 2010 by George C. Hartman

You can never be too rich or too thin, or so the saying goes, but can you be too nice? Absolutely!! It is possible to be nice to a fault and when you are it is usually you who gets … Continue reading →

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the self refuses to appear

Posted on May 22, 2010 by George C. Hartman

Beverly was forever depressed. Even in her toddler photos you can see something is bothering her. I wonder if she was born with some sort of brain chemical disorder. Her obsession with death. Her rebellious lifestyle. Her fears. Her deep … Continue reading →

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through the eyes of God

Posted on November 25, 2009 by George C. Hartman

The Holidays My son Jonathan marched and played in a parade on November 1. (All Saints Day) “What was this parade for?” I asked “Not sure dad, but there were dancing skeletons, a giant turkey, and Santa Claus. So perhaps … Continue reading →

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Four Days with Golden Bear or 512 kilometers to Gananogue !

Posted on July 30, 2009 by George C. Hartman

Burned by the beach. Humiliated by reality. Gasping for air. Rescued by a friend. Lake Minnewaska in all it’s splendor. My journey took me here. My expenses: $15.00 gas money. My harvest: Three nights sleep on a real bed. A … Continue reading →

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Hands across the water….(water)

Posted on July 21, 2009 by George C. Hartman

I believe more than anything that the closeness of our mother Joan to her only Brother, Fred was the amazing gift that they had left us. It wasn’t just a weekend get-together, or a quick holiday but when the Gills … Continue reading →

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why the wicked witch is NOT dead

Posted on July 16, 2009 by George C. Hartman

Because evil will always be seeking to hurt us. Temptation, greed, lust and wishing your life was as good or better than your neighbors. I got fired today. Eight days after I got the job. I kind of saw it … Continue reading →

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change……}Entry for March 25, 2009

Posted on May 15, 2009 by George C. Hartman

Gregory our brother packed everything he owns (almost) in a car and trailer and took off to the happy sunny skies of Florida. Many people in Ohio will miss him. Some will not understand how somebody could do such a … Continue reading →

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Love Each Other…Love Yourself…Entry for October 1, 2008

Posted on May 10, 2009 by George C. Hartman

When Barb and I painted her room a couple months ago, she redecorated and put this over her bed. I said, Beautiful Barb, flea market? Thrift shop? Pier One Imports? No, she made it from scratch. I always say to … Continue reading →

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