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The Huffington Post: One Ring
David Morris Scharlin “The story of what happened the night the family returned home from the hospital after Grandpa Joe’s death is quite amazing.” In memory of David Morris Scharlin, who passed away...
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When in Germany…
Is “Knigge” dead?“Knigge” were the rules of manners in Germany. Many women believe it died when they became more liberated in the mid-1970’s. Either way, it’s seems DOA. Back home in America, I’ve...
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Sweet Potato Pie in Germany? Still FREE Christmas Collection at Amazon
Get your FREE copy at Amazon NOW! There’s still time to get your FREE copy of “Christmas Stories from my Heart: Four unforgettable holiday tales from my life”, but it will end on December 25, 2012,...
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The Huffington Post: Furlough From Heaven
Imagine you literally died and went to heaven. After your first hundred years of enjoying the peace and tranquility of the place, the Lord pays you a visit. He puts his hand on your shoulder and says,...
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A Cruel Cycle
This is a poem I wrote one evening as I sat in the corner of a room observing the activity and reflecting on my time here in Germany. It’s a beautiful country, but what I notice is often sad. A Cruel...
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Easier…Instead
This is for those women who are in this situation, whether in America, Germany or elsewhere. Easier…Instead It’s really easier to love her the way a real man would. Instead it’s not that important to...
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The Huffington Post: Heavenly Reunited (Extra)
The Huffington Post: Heavenly Reunited[Photograph: © Cornelia G. Becker]On May 20, 2013, my uncle Rashia Lee Tatum, Sr. passed away at the age of 96. I was able to write something special about him at...
View ArticleDoing It Right: A Strong Mother’s Story
Doing It Right by Lawrence D. Elliott[Originally published in the book Not Your Mother’s Book… On Family. © Copyright 2014 by Publishing Syndicate, LLC.]I walked nervously through the parking lot. My...
View ArticleHuffPost: Will President Obama be Jack Johnson-ed?
This was originally published at HuffPost (formerly known as The Huffington Post) May 1, 2012 while I lived in Germany. In the age of Trump and in the current climate, this point could more relevant...
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