Abe Blauvelt

We Lost the Word Common in Common Courtesy

Anymore it seems the phrase "common courtesy" is becoming a footnote in the annals of societal niceties. At least the "common" part is. All you have to do to understand what I mean is to walk through a mall. People push, shove, bump and cut you off without even acknowledging you exist more or less apologizing for the intrusion. They are so concerned with their own little sphere... (posted by Abe 1 year 229 days ago.)

Spontaneity

As children, responsibility was rarely something we had to take seriously. Sure, any good parent would do their absolute best to ensure values such as responsibility were instilled in their children, but growing up many of us were allowed to be children. To play, to allow our minds to wander, to have fun when we desired. As adults, responsibility is something which can no longer be ignored. Bills need to be... (posted by Abe 1 year 231 days ago.)

Why I Love Mom 365 Days A Year

Dear Mom, Scraped knees, fighting siblings, forgotten homework. Lost clothes, broken glasses, soccer practice. Late night tears, early morning rants, coming home past curfew. Our first steps, first tooth, first day at school. First date, first dance, first day driving. Graduation, wedding, grandbabies. These are all the things you have put up with from us all these years. After all that how... (posted by Abe 1 year 250 days ago.)

What Time Is It

Don't you love it when something wakens you in the middle of the night? You'll be sound asleep dreaming, body relaxed and totally out of it. Then all of a sudden, wham! Your eyes pop open, you look at the clock and realize it's 2:47 in the morning. The first jolt of adrenaline rushes through your blood. Did I hear a noise? Is something wrong? If you have kids, your reaction could be, are they sick? If alone... (posted by Abe 1 year 257 days ago.)

Is It Magic or Is It Love

For many, magic deals with spells and incantations, sorcerers, wizards, druids, and witches. They see the fantastical, and not something which exists in today's day and age. The dictionary defines magic in these ways: 1 a: the use of means (as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces b: magic rites or incantations 2 a: an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source... (posted by Abe 1 year 260 days ago.)

A Love Letter to My Wife

From my earliest memories, I had a dream I always hoped would come true. Even as a child I dreamed of one day finding true love. Silly, I know, for a child to dream of love. But still, it was so very important to me. I had always wanted to spend my life loving a beautiful woman, one who possessed just as much love for me, as I had for her. Two failed marriages later, I had nearly given up on that... (posted by Abe 1 year 261 days ago.)