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August 17, 2025
Faithful Wonders

Faithful Wonders

Everything happens for a reason. I’ve heard myself say those words a million times & I truly believe them. I do. But, sometimes. Some. Times. I’ve been spending a lot of minutes, lately, wondering. Wondering why, pondering what, how and who … ? …. So beware. my friends. ‘Cause we all know what happens when …

August 16, 2025
Self :) Addressed

Self :) Addressed

Somewhere, down this zig-zaggity journey of writing, I fell into the lovely habit of uh-huh. It’s so old school and an experience I absolutely, positively ! adore ! YaY Mailing me, is what I do with original, scratched out here, there, scribble scrabbles, of brand new, words created. Following through on a long ago, yours …

August 14, 2025
First Day 1st-s

First Day 1st-s

Back to school they go ! ! and since 1st days can sometimes gift the jittery jitters, I offer a bit of wisdom, via my pal, Bubbles. And speaking from it’s happened to me experience, predictable, inevitable, wonderfully human, this feeling is Just remember, after first, comes second, third, forth, fifth … until eventually, you …

August 13, 2025
Just. Don’t.

Just. Don’t.

As promised, my newest newbie … Enjoy ♥ You think You speak For me You don’t ‘Cause I will always see The light The bright The beautiful Are all within my reach You think You are So powerful But all I glimpse is sad An aching heart A coward’s soul Who damaged you this bad …

August 12, 2025
DO

DO

Truth be told, it’s been a little bit of … Hey There, Laptop a pinch of … C’mon Two and a smidge of … Dear Dad as to why it’s been 9 solid days since I’ve visited this site dubbed … jackihaltonmcavoy.com ’cause busy with life stuff, I’ve been. But, per usual, there’s no need …

August 3, 2025
♥ Simple ♥

♥ Simple ♥

Have you ever experienced a moment when words … This Song touched your soul so deeply, forever embedded, they become ? Have you ever known a someone, who connects, who understands, who shares … We Dreamers ? Have you ever sent a this made me think of you image with gleeful anticipation of the delighted …

August 2, 2025
so. hmmmm.

so. hmmmm.

I stood frozen, listening to his vent, his rant, his disapproval, his disdain and I wondered if he realized how many negatives spilled out of that mouth. I doubt it. He was so darn busy talking tough, so in-tuned to his own self, I’m pretty certain all he heard or cared about was his voice, …

July 29, 2025
YOU

YOU

We’ve all had those just stop, WHY BOTHER ? I surrender I. Give. Up. days. Under My Sidewalk Yep. Times when you hit that wall and you just don’t know if you want to go around anymore. But you do. And you will. You wallow in blue, then you pick yourself up and move on …

July 28, 2025
& ! ! YaY ! !

& ! ! YaY ! !

She sounded just like her mama, when responding to my !! Happy Birthday Eve Eve !! glee. And as our conversation continued, we kinda, sorta, reluctantly agreed, uh-huh. the older one gets … I prefer yours over mine … eh urgh But since TODAY is the official anniversary of the day she was born, I’d …

July 25, 2025
Without

Without

Tell me, what will I do With these feelings of you As I wander my way Without Shall I brush them aside? Bordered up, I can hide Endless tears I’m destined To cry Can I stash them away? In a vault they must stay ‘Til I’m strong and I’m brave Once more Or will helpless, …

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