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The Holiday Season

Our humanity has become so transparent we need a special day to be reminded of it.

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Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 2/12/2020 4:30:00 AM

That is so true. We have lots to learn. Nice one. Kind wishes, Kai

Manmath Dalei

Date: 10/1/2016 1:07:00 AM

You are right, Timothy............//hugs

Daver Austin

Date: 9/5/2016 12:05:00 PM

Transparent indeed. Almost seeing into the nonexistent. Good stuff. Love, Dave

Dah Dahlusion

Date: 9/3/2016 11:41:00 AM

Thank you for this reminder. Looking forward ... ––))

Timothy Hicks
Date: 9/3/2016 5:22:00 PM

Thanks Dah Lusion!

Laura Hay

Date: 9/1/2016 4:25:00 AM

The need to conform and be accepted often leave us feeling obliged. Straight to the point, well done, warm regards, Laura.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 9/3/2016 5:15:00 PM

Thank you Laura for your visit and nice feedback!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/16/2016 9:18:00 AM

Good morning Timothy.

John Hamilton

Date: 7/12/2016 11:52:00 AM

Well said Timothy, I only celebrate my wedding anniversary, and the death of my Lord. I try to remember all of my obligations to family and friends everyday, a very wise write in so few words. We are supposed to give from a cheerful heart not under obligation right? A fave and A7

Timothy Hicks
Date: 8/31/2016 3:58:00 PM

Right you are my friend. Thanks for the 7 and the Fave!

Dah Dahlusion

Date: 7/12/2016 9:52:00 AM

Perfect wisdom! ––))

Timothy Hicks
Date: 8/31/2016 3:53:00 PM

Thanks Dah Lusion!

Bl Devnath

Date: 6/30/2016 12:48:00 PM

Excellently done simply i say. Your strength of inner spirit is clear here that you are a very true strong person. A great 7 my lovely friend. Loved always, bl

Timothy Hicks
Date: 8/31/2016 3:42:00 PM

Thanks a bunch Barja!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/28/2016 11:23:00 PM

Some great comments, it seems you got people to thinking!

Timothy Hicks
Date: 8/31/2016 3:30:00 PM

Thanks Rick!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/28/2016 11:15:00 PM

If you need my birthday and address just ask! :) great write!

Timothy Hicks
Date: 8/31/2016 3:25:00 PM

Hahaha ... thanks Arthur!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/26/2016 9:46:00 AM

just stopping by to see how you are, Timothy. How is the vendor business going?

Timothy Hicks
Date: 7/4/2016 10:56:00 AM

Going pretty well. Hope you have a great fourth, Andrea!

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 6/25/2016 12:57:00 AM

Excellent one! Always very clever wording coming from you. I understand this all too well~Always, Laura

Timothy Hicks
Date: 7/4/2016 10:55:00 AM

Thanks Laura! Not against holidays, per say, just don't like the obligatory "just going through the motions" feeling that I often get on certain holidays.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/23/2016 7:29:00 PM

So is there a holiday called "Human day"? Some certainly are NOT, like he guy who shot up Orlando!!

Timothy Hicks
Date: 7/4/2016 10:39:00 AM

That Orlando situation was so sad to hear about :( ... I kinda wish they would stop talking about it so much ... at the risk of other psychos wanting to copy-cat ...

Timothy Hicks
Date: 6/28/2016 11:24:00 PM

Very true, Paul! You understood this very well ...

Paul Callus

Date: 6/23/2016 11:49:00 AM

I suppose that is where we go wrong, Timothy! It is such a pity that we have to be made aware of our daily obligations by fixing 'special days' as reminders. ~ Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks
Date: 7/4/2016 10:32:00 AM

Whoops ... looks like my comment jump-skipped again. You understood this very well, Paul

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 6/23/2016 9:50:00 AM

I think there was a whole lot of stuff hiding behind what we get shown, myself.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 6/28/2016 11:17:00 PM

Thanks Maurice. The "of it" refers to humanity. And yes, I'm enjoying the weather and the warm nights.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 6/23/2016 9:49:00 AM

More clarity would help here, my friend. What does "of it" refer to? Humanity or the holiday season? Maybe neither? Few of my humorous poems relate to me, rather an editorial "everyone." Truth is, I enjoy most all foods, even as a boy. Thanks for the stop by. Hope you're enjoying Georgian weather? / M

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/23/2016 9:15:00 AM

Good morning Timothy.;0)

Timothy Hicks
Date: 6/28/2016 11:02:00 PM

Thanks Richard! ... little late in my response, but thanks for the stop as always ... you are a very considerate person!

Skat A

Date: 6/22/2016 11:18:00 PM

Timothy, YOU SAID IT WELL.. :) skat

Timothy Hicks
Date: 6/28/2016 10:56:00 PM

Thanks SKAT ... haven't talked to you in a long time!

Bl Devnath

Date: 6/22/2016 11:25:00 AM

Yes, i feel absolutely true. Very nicely penned with a few words. A beautiful 7. Loved always my lovely nice friend, bl

Timothy Hicks
Date: 6/28/2016 10:50:00 PM

Thanks Barja!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/21/2016 7:12:00 AM

I don't know if that is true, but it doesn't hurt to have a reminder from time to time.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 6/24/2016 1:01:00 PM

A matter of perspective, I suppose ... this is a rather extreme viewpoint, but meant to make people think about the why of celebration. Reminders are nice, but sad when those days, few and far between, are celebrated merely out of obligation. Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughts, my friend!

Jan Allison

Date: 6/21/2016 1:15:00 AM

dark humour Timothy lol - sure made me smile :-) hugs Jan xx

Timothy Hicks
Date: 6/24/2016 12:47:00 PM

Dark humor is accurate! Thanks for the stop :)