Category: Love
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Hi. My name is Herbie.
I have been amazed at so many things this summer. I’ve done things that I had put off doing for quite a while. I’ve done other things that I never thought I’d do. As a result, I’ve left myself vulnerable to a host of new experiences. There’s a common thread through it all. It’s called…
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A Letter to My Son
This is a letter to my future son. Although I currently don’t have any children, I imagine this is how the letter would go. Also, I’m listening to a song I wrote entitled “Sovereign Solitude,” to help me capture the right moment. I invite you to listen as you read this as well. “Hello son,…
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Light & Up.
And so the story goes….. Recently, I was having a conversation with a dear friend. She was explaining how something happened to her that was rather unexpected, but nice nonetheless. As she began to talk, I heard phrases of, “I’m not good enough,” and “I don’t deserve,” seep out of her mouth. I allowed her…
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The Year’s End
Alas, we are alone. Just you and me….and every other person who will read this. Okay, okay. You get the point. LOL. This year has been tortuously amazing. I’ve had the unfortunate, yet necessary pleasure of losing a few things along the way. The interesting conundrum about losing such things is that I feel like…
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Love Out Loud (Part deaux)!
So, as I explained in Love Out Loud Pt. 1, my family came to visit. One of our excursions lead us to Georgetown. While walking, they decided to get lunch. The barbecue spot was a quaint, open-air restaurant. I arrived about 15 minutes after they were seated, because I was completing errands previously. When I…
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Love Out Loud (Part 1)!
Greetings everyone! I am writing you from the basement -no, really. I’m tending to laundry. As I reflect on the occurrences of the past weekend, I have realized that I am blessed (yet again). My Momma and sisters came up to visit. Dad had a speaking engagement, and couldn’t come. They spent a couple of…
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Morning Jitters
Well, another school year begins tomorrow. Although this is my eighth teaching year, the first day of school jitters still get to me. I wonder about what I will wear (a bowtie, I think), what time should I arrive to school, and what should I expect. I can’t be the only one who feels this…
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Happy Birthday!!!
Last Sunday, I became an uncle: again! Admittedly, this was a special birth for me. Over the pregnancy, I’ve had the gracious honor of witnessing the growth of my younger brother, Marcus, from husband to second-time father. He has become even more focused on what’s most important, which is his family. He reminds me so…
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The Last Fermata
It is with a pensive, nostalgic heart that I write this post. Last week, I received news that my former Director of Bands, Ronald J. Sarjeant had passed away, as I awaited the showing of The Dark Knight. I was a little surprised, nevertheless I instantly activated my call list, which consisted of my…
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Colorado message from Author
This was recorded on Friday, July 20, 2012 (at 8:40). This was my immediate reaction, having awakened 15 minutes prior. Until Next Time, Love & Peace. -Herbie
