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22 of my 481 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 22 votes
Joseph Xavier Martin
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Beware of friends who say they support you
Doing an Eagleton During the 1972 Presidential election, democratic challenger George McGovern chose Missouri Senator Tom Eagleton as his running...
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Seeing life through a prism
Seeing life through a prism Woven throughout the wonderful fabulist works of J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolken and others are a cast of mystical characters...
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Agism or chicanery?
We are all guilty of normal human aging Several media organizations and a few candidates are enjoying making fun of people who are getting older...
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Truth in Advertising- public media
Give the Media a Break In public forums, discussing errors in the mainstream media reporting, one is reminded of the famous “Dewey defeats Truman”...
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A Trip through Old Florida
Babcock Ranch Excursion We set out from Estero at 10:30 A.M. and followed Rte. # 75 north. We exited onto Bayshore Rd., following it east to Rte. #31...
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The blended imagery, of old
Posted on Tue, 22 Feb 2022
The blended imagery, of old and worn out bldgs, with the visage of poor and blighted souls, relegated to being old and worn out, works. The gray and life-worn countenance is like a weight upon the soul of those observing both. One wonders what...
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In great democracies, lke the
Posted on Sun, 06 Feb 2022
In great democracies, lke the U.S, Britain and Canada, all things are possible if the citizenry takes corrective actions to heal itself. The rascals don't always win. Let's hope common sense and decency steer us in the right direction. Thanks for...
Read full commentPosted in Kabuki Theater or The Twilight Zone?
It is a tale, well told, of
Posted on Sun, 16 Jan 2022
It is a tale, well told, of reverie and longing for a past now far away. Mr Lee is all of us looking back at who and what we are, a composite of those who have come before us. I enjoed the story.
JXM
Read full commentPosted in Mr. Lee's Cafe
Whinsical and entertaining
Posted on Fri, 14 Jan 2022
Michael,
Wonderful mix of whimsy and mythology, drifting back and forth through different temporarl references. I much enjoyed the tale. A slud!
JXM
Read full commentPosted in The God of Mistakes
May the falling waters be
Posted on Fri, 31 Dec 2021
May the falling waters be gentle and the rush soft on your life, Jen.
JXM
Read full commentPosted in Embracing New Year
Paul,
Posted on Fri, 24 Dec 2021
Paul,
Dickens would have been flattered:) Well scripted. It stands alone as a wonderful, interesting vignette!
JXM
Read full commentPosted in A Christmas Boris
De nada, Insert. It is we,
Posted on Wed, 15 Dec 2021
De nada, Insert. It is we, who post here, who Thank you and all of your volunteers for providing a place for writers to gather and display their works. My warmest wishes to all of you for a happy and healthy Holiday Season and Bonne Chance in the...
Read full commentPosted in Happy Christmas
Touching, Paul. Many of us
Posted on Tue, 14 Sep 2021
Touching, Paul. Many of us can relate to the tragic emptyness when a loved one is lost. And hope always is a good ending. I much enjoyed the piece.
JXM
Read full commentPosted in With or Without You
Marandina,
Posted on Mon, 30 Aug 2021
Marandina,
I much enjoyed reading this story. It has the ring of the far east drifting through your narrative.Pearl Buck would be right at home with your story. James Clavell would appreciate the ambiance. Well done....
Read full commentPosted in Chinese Whispers (edited and updated, 2021)
Two votes already cast for
Posted on Fri, 30 Oct 2020
Two votes already cast for Biden/Harris in Florida, from this family.
JXM
Read full commentPosted in Corona Log entry 10/30/20
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