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You’ve wandered into the residence of one old country boy’s musings and takes on random topics. Wordsmithing aside, I can’t be much more precise than that. With retirement looming, my best friend and wife of 40 years asked — perhaps uneasily — what I would do when I crossed that finish line? While anticipating that new honey-do lists of varying sizes and challenges awaited me, my response was, “Well, I’ve got something to say, so I’m going to write.” Her sigh was a clear acknowledgment of years of being on the receiving end.
Hopefully, at least some of my thoughts will resonate and tick off boxes along witty, entertaining, clever, engaging, and even educational lines. I’ll shoot to elicit a few giggles and a “hmmm” or three. I’ll endeavor to generate well-crafted articles and to treat words with the reverence they deserve.
I won’t put restrictions on content, and I don’t have a pre-conceived game plan for topics. Reflections will be from the heart based on observations and life’s experiences — past, present, and future. I’ll write as if no one is reading.
One upfront promise to myself and you: no hurtful, spiteful, or insensitive copy will find its way to this effort. No lectures. Life is too short to stoke mean-spiritedness and to be miserable. Those mindsets are easily found — unfortunately, to my thinking — elsewhere. Not here. As Winnie, The Pooh-losopher noted, “It never hurts to keep looking for sunshine.” My hope is that you, my dear reader-friends, find some of that light here.
I love words. I hope you come to look forward to reading mine. And I hope you’ll direct your friends, family, and colleagues here for some yarn-spinning and musings.
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Virginia Edwards
January 29, 2021 at 11:50 am
Looking forward to a real writer with peaceful things to say! Keep busy as you smell the roses.
Debbie Cooke
January 29, 2021 at 12:04 pm
Sweet Boy….I am very proud of you for sharing the light you bring to my life with the world of “your dear reader-friends.” I hope they find the same inspiration for living a life of wonder, grace and kindness that your presence brings to my life. I love you always and forever.
Sharon Mohan
January 29, 2021 at 2:40 pm
Lee, you are such an inspiration with a kind and wonderful soul. Thank you for sharing your love of writing and I look forward to following you on your journey.
Carol Johnson
January 29, 2021 at 4:05 pm
Congratulations. Always knew that one day you would find just the right moment to SHARE!!
Susan Saint John
January 29, 2021 at 6:04 pm
I always admired the love stories you would send to Debbie…..now I look forward to reading more of your work. Congratulations!
Paul Lilholt
January 29, 2021 at 7:36 pm
I’m so looking forward to it. Thank you for doing something very cool before and during retirement. LOL
Robin Blakeman
January 29, 2021 at 8:09 pm
Congratulations on returning to your passion in retirement my friend. Looking forward to reading your blog.
Dessie Herbert
January 30, 2021 at 8:07 am
Lee, I look forward to following your blogs. I will watch for new things on your website. Thank you.
Jay Webster
January 30, 2021 at 11:07 am
Lee, I’m looking forward to checking out your blog regularly. Congratulations on your retirement!
LuLu
February 3, 2021 at 2:18 pm
Hi Lee. I am looking forward to following your blog! Congrats on your retirement! Now may the fun begin!
Nick Gunia
February 4, 2021 at 1:20 pm
Congrats on this new journey and beginning! I’m looking forward to hearing from you through your posts and believe the site looks amazing!
Gary Doss
February 7, 2021 at 10:59 am
Lee, I’m looking forward to reading about your adventures.
Nathan Barrett
February 7, 2021 at 4:59 pm
Hey Lee,
So proud to say you are my uncle. You have always been a role model and inspiration for me. When others failed to believe in me you were always there with kind words of encouragement. It means so much to me. I’m very happy you are living your best life, and so happy to be part of it! Looking forward to reading into the thoughts of LSomerbyCooke! Love you,
Mary Lefevers
February 8, 2021 at 9:02 am
Hey neighbor … Read your blog. It was well written and captivating. Looking forward to more of your creative work. God bless you in your endeavors. Congratulations on your retirement. Glad you and Debbie are our sweet neighbors. Johnny and Mary
Elena
February 10, 2021 at 7:56 pm
Lee, looking forward to more of these blogs and the positive and entertaining things I will learn.
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Congratulations on returning to your passion in retirement my friend. Looking forward to reading your blog.
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I always admired the love stories you would send to Debbie…..now I look forward to reading more of your work. Congratulations!
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Congratulations. Always knew that one day you would find just the right moment to SHARE!!
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Lee, you are such an inspiration with a kind and wonderful soul. Thank you for sharing your love of writing and I look forward to following you on your journey.
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Sweet Boy….I am very proud of you for sharing the light you bring to my life with the world of “your dear reader-friends.” I hope they find the same inspiration for living a life of wonder, grace and kindness that your presence brings to my life. I love you always and forever.
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Looking forward to a real writer with peaceful things to say! Keep busy as you smell the roses.
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Robin Blakeman
Congratulations on returning to your passion in retirement my friend. Looking forward to reading your blog.
Susan Saint John
I always admired the love stories you would send to Debbie…..now I look forward to reading more of your work. Congratulations!
Carol Johnson
Congratulations. Always knew that one day you would find just the right moment to SHARE!!
Sharon Mohan
Lee, you are such an inspiration with a kind and wonderful soul. Thank you for sharing your love of writing and I look forward to following you on your journey.
Debbie Cooke
Sweet Boy….I am very proud of you for sharing the light you bring to my life with the world of “your dear reader-friends.” I hope they find the same inspiration for living a life of wonder, grace and kindness that your presence brings to my life. I love you always and forever.
Virginia Edwards
Looking forward to a real writer with peaceful things to say! Keep busy as you smell the roses.