ONCE UPON A LIE
I Was One Of Six …
The Youngest. Different. Like The Red-Headed Step Child.
“Except I’m Not A Ginger. Just A Complex Fellow. Hankering For One Simple Truth, Not A Version Of A Lie Perpetuated.”
… Then The Math Changed With Another Crooked Branch In The Family Tree I’d Uncovered.
ONCE UPON A DISCOVERY
I Was One Of Nine …
Possibly Still The Baby. Different. Now, Where’d The Other Three Half-Siblings Come From?
“Well, They Didn’t Like My Kind Knocking On Their Door After All These Years. An Inconvenient Bastard With A Dark Secret. Papa’s Ugly Shadow Of The One Truth Revealed … Ain’t That A Shame?”
… Then The Number Was Eight. Requiescat In Pace. Brother, My Brother.
ONCE UPON I’LL NEVER KNOW
If That Magic Number Will Grow …
Possibly The Only One. Different. So, Are There More Half-Bastards Out There?
“You Might Like My Kind. An Uncommon Bastard Seeking The Light. We’ve More Than Lies In Common … If You Want To Know The Truth.”
… One Day The Number Will Be None. Mama Done. Papa Lothario’s Legacy Of Ill Repute Gone.
Good morning Michael, I appreciate how genuine you are. Your creative style was shining so bright in this blog post. I am sorry for your loss. I would like to thank you for liking my latest blog post “The Silent Shaker Pearl 🤐💪🏼”. It meant so much to me. Have a lovely day. 🌸
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Hi, Angelica Rose. So wonderful having you back blogging again. I’ve missed the Pearls. The Silent Shaker Pearl was wonderful as they all are … enjoy your day. Blessings 🙏
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Hi Michael, Thank you very much, I myself missed working on them ☺️ Have a joyful week blessings to you & your family 🌸
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Wow. What a shocker to learn. Now I understand your comment about those Italians a little more. Can’t keep it in their pants I guess. Sorry about the lost one. 🙏❤
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The path was long … the ending not ideal. The truth a relief. Thank you, Janet.
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I’m sure that’s a tough story to share. Buy your legacy lives on with your children…
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A lot of years have passed to process and accept. Sharing helps. Prayer, acceptance and forgiveness, more than anything. The boys are a blessing. Thank you, Jim.
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I guess time heals all wounds since it gives you a chance to try all those things you mention – prayer, acceptance, and forgiveness. I know you can’t wait for your Sunday dinner with the boys to start up again!
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We’re planning our first in 6 or 7 weeks for tomorrow. I’m thrilled. 🙏
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have a great time! what’s on the menu?
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The boys’ choice. Asked them to get back to me today. I’m grocery shopping this afternoon. I’ll probably make chilli, too, so they can take home.
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sounds like a good weekend!
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Wow. Well done. 👏🏻
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Thank you, SnapDragon X 🙏
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This breaks my heart. 💔
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It mended mine 🙏
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