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This book of poetry is a compilation of memories and reflections of the author's journeys. As a young teacher/librarian, she took a journey leaving the mountains of West Virginia and traveling to the eastern plain of North Carolina to teach at East Carolina University. Some of her poems look back to her days in West Virginia, and others reflect on her life in Eastern North Carolina.Journeys are not only taken in cars and jets but are also realized through the psyche, the mind, and spirit. The poem "e;Across the River"e; deals with the journey through some hardship and how the experience can impact the traveler. Human relationship journeys, such as in "e;Misunderstandings"e; tells how a faux pas between people can possibly build a stronger bond. The reader may identify with some of the author's experiences in "e;The Good Humor Truck."e; Some humor has been sprinkled through when asking "e;Where Are the Cupholders?"e; And we can't forget about journeys through love. To look for something of value in establishing a lasting union, turn to the poem "e;Love's Foundation."e; It is hoped the reader will find something to ponder while traveling through these journeys and reflections. There is a quotation by Henrietta Boggs, an American who served as first lady of Costa Rica, 1948-1949, who successfully pushed for giving Costa Rican women the right to vote.Satisfaction comes in the struggle itself rather than achieving it. The journey is half the fun, and the journey continues.--Henrietta Boggs

An able and ambitious woman from French Polynesia, Maeva Sopo makes her way to America. First Utah and then Colorado. After paralegal school, she becomes a valuable assistant to the principal attorney in a major Denver metropolitan injury-defense law firm.Maeva meets David Richards, a widowed and disillusioned plaintiff's injury attorney. They encounter each other professionally and develop a mutual respect and trust from some courtroom experiences. A shared strong emotional and sexual attraction evolves. This relationship is challenged by professional jealousy, violence, sudden death, criminal detention, COVID-19 spread, and separation by thousands of miles of the Pacific Ocean.

32 Healing Meditations for a wounded world - Deep within us resides the dwelling place of the Divine Healer- found in our own psyche or soul. Reaching this place appears often elusive and beyond our grasp amidst the distractions and lures of daily living.This book offers a choice of 32 portals through which, when entered, gives access to that place of healing that can bring a lasting peace to our often anxious, fearful, and so wounded lives. Welcome to the Healing Place!

Growing Up in the Pasta Zone is a story about three little hardworking boys and the joy they find while helping to continue their annual family tradition of making tomato sauce together. Every step is filled with fun and excitement, from collecting firewood to preparing the homemade sauce outside on an open fire. Treasured memories are made...in the pasta zone.

In Elle's upbringing, sexual abuse and rape was something not to be exposed, never discussed, and conditional. She remained quiet in fear of retaliation from another relative or the offender himself. Never mind how Elle feels or the residual lifelong problems and concerns that follow. Covering up failures, mistakes, and protecting the guilty was key. Becoming conscious of the absolute fact that sexual and drug abuse are interrelated, Elle's raging thoughts felt like she was up against a gargantuan obstacle. The truth is there is a social stigma, a label, an unspoken rule that those two subjects are not to be discussed openly or publicly. The unspoken rule is to keep quiet and stay silent. The ultimate goal for those involved in her being traumatized by rape and sexual abuse was to silence Elle or force her to conform and only speak about the sexual abuse and rape in an extremely controlled environment. Implementing and enforcing this barbaric strategy proved to be essential in protecting the wrongdoer or her mother's criminal neglect for impotently standing by and doing nothing. This stratagem also enables the criminally neglect to edit the narrative when obligatory circumstances are needed in limiting the grotesque exposure and ignorance of those who are really aware but would rather stand by and do nothing. Undoubtedly, both are interconnected. And as for Elle's experience, the guilty blames and dismisses the raped and sexually abused child and continues diminishing her as she grows into adulthood while accusing Elle as the mother of her own child, Megan, for that child's addiction! Her thoughts merged as her tumultuous, traumatic, and abusive childhood predisposed Elle to herself a lifetime of drug abuse and desolation. However, and persistently, Elle proved a powerful exceptional opposite to be true.

Initially, she felt lost and abandoned amid grief and loneliness among many fears. She knew that she was not alone for there was someone there in the darkness with her. How could this be?, she would often ask herself. She knew that family and friends were holding her hands, rather in person or spiritually. They were there but not like the presence sitting beside her. The love she felt surrounding her led her through that darkness onto a pathway she had yet to explore--one that allowed her to build a successful career, to reconnect with a lost love, to become entangled in an inappropriate relationship, to forgiveness. Letting go of what had been giving her life, was truly a hard act to do.

When I came to Auburn in 2004, I fell into a gold mine. My coaching career, which at one time looked very promising, had recently reached a dead end. What I found when I got to The Plains was a vast number of very talented but underachieving players with a burning desire to succeed. Together, as coaches, players, and staff, we developed a selfless majestic synergy that resulted in an undefeated season and, what we believed, would be a ticket to the BCS National Championship game. It wasn't to be. After eighteen years, and several other stops, I retired from coaching but found certain memories never retire. The Auburn Tigers of 2004 will forever represent the pinnacle of my professional career. After traveling to The Plains with my seventeen-year-old son, Cole, to watch the 2021 Iron Bowl, I had an opportunity to reunite with many of the players and fans with whom I shared those memories. Upon my return home, I was inspired by their undying enthusiasm for what was accomplished years ago. I wanted to divulge some interesting stories that haven't been told, and offer, what I hope, an enlightening perspective from the guy who accounted for the game plans and called the plays.

Kahlil Smooth has transitioned from chasing love for years to now becoming a full-blown bachelor focusing only on himself. The transition was swift and quite pleasurable for him as he placed love in his rearview. The spoils of being a young, rich bachelor were quite fulfilling for the businessman who went from being selfless to completely selfish, focusing solely on his joys.Is this all a facade? Could this once helpless romantic totally turn his back on love to fully enjoy the single life? Is it that simple? Is it that cut-and-dry? What does love have to say about the actions of Kahlil?Sure, love is 0-2 when it comes to relationships for Kahlil, but we're talking about love here--the conqueror of all. Is there a greater love on the horizon waiting to spring out on Kahlil to completely turn his world upside down yet again? Will he be able to handle it if it does? Two heartbreaks later...will he even care?So many questions with surprising answers that await discovery in Home Grown. Whose side are you on--the lover or the bachelor? Make your decision wisely then open the book. Strap on your mental seat belt and enjoy.

Take a trip to the pumpkin patch through the eyes of a child! Who knew so much fun and delicious food could be packed into a single day! After waiting all year, fall is finally here, and it's time to run through the haunted houses, make endless s'mores over bonfires, and get lost in the corn maze at the pumpkin patch! Pumpkin and apple picking, hayrack rides, pirate ships, and trains are just a few of the fun adventures this giant playground has to offer! Join us as we play, explore, and make fun fall memories that will last a lifetime.

Every second of our lives, we experience something new. Even a repetition of the same experience is not exactly the same. We learn from everything that we do, and everything that we do becomes part of what we are. This book reflects on our everyday experiences and our environments. Each poem carries a thoughtful message for children and adults about life and the world around us. Sometimes life is sad; sometimes it is fun; sometimes it is ridiculous. These different moods and observations appear in the poems. They provide positive insights about life that stimulate readers to reflect on their own lives. At the end of the book, there are some poems written by Druger's grandchildren. There are a few blank pages, and readers are encouraged to write their own poems.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Strange Creatures An elephant is big and strong, Its ears are large, its nose is long,I laugh to see its funny face,Its body seems so out of place.But then I think how it would beIf the elephant studied me,My face is thin, my body's tall,My head has hair, my nose is small.The elephant would laugh to seeHow strange I really seem to be.(Marvin Druger)

It's 1984 meets The Odyssey!Blake DeKalb is homeless and unemployed. His life is now a never-ending and fruitless job search. Everywhere he looks, a camera is pointed at him. Everywhere he goes, a security guard appears out of nowhere to inform him he can't sit there, stand there, or smoke there. He's constantly subjected to a distrust that is "e;institutionalized, inescapable, all-encompassing, never-ending, government mandated, and married to technology."e;He also dreams of a date with an attractive volunteer he met at the soup kitchen. All his friends say she's out of his league. And everything happens against a backdrop of wailing sirens.One day, a drug-induced vision allows him to communicate with both George Orwell and Ulysses."e;I told you so,"e; is Orwell's message."e;What can we do about it now?"e; asks Blake."e;Do what I did,"e; declares Ulysses. "e;I've been through this before."e;And the two of them thrust Blake into a leadership role, one he doubts he can assume.Will he lead the next American Revolution? Will he inspire hundreds to lash out against the "e;Camera State?"e; Will he rescue his city from the clutches of authoritarianism? But more importantly, will he get the girl?If you're one of those who thinks, "e;Those cameras are there to make us feel safe. There's nothing anybody can do about them, whether we like it or not. That's just the way it is,"e; read Ulysses Lives!, and you'll think again.

Jacob Kelly is the only white man recognized by his neighbors, the Comanche, as being of one spirit with the horse.Will his Comanche name Squaw Pony be enough to protect his young family and the families of his closest neighbors?It's thirty miles to his closest neighbor and his only sister...He can't just holler help!

Being a Christian and a believer of God, the book is about acknowledging Him through poems. I hope to encourage nonbelievers to strengthen their faith in God. Also, my hope is to attract individuals to read my poems concerning my faith, my belief, and my love for God.