Monthly Archives: September 2019

‘A door closes and a window opens’

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Bo Bandy

Years ago, scientists discovered that the verbal part of the brain operates in a specific way. How it processes speech and language is very different from how the creative part of the brain enables us to sing the same words. … Continue reading →

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‘I saw my Daddy cry’

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Bo Bandy

Daddy is the toughest man I’ve ever known. Not just physically but also emotionally. Nothing bothers him. Quite frankly he seemed bulletproof to the world. I assumed he couldn’t even be affected by the challenges which life sometimes drops upon … Continue reading →

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‘I am the sad thing’

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Bo Bandy

I am the sad thing which bids you farewell. Ego and pride were the reasons you failed. As just another detractor offering insincere praise, you’ll cast shade to the end of my days. I’ve never diluted the essence of truth. … Continue reading →

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‘Another dream denied’

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Bo Bandy

The foundation of a humble dream was made. The price of admission, paid. All my blood, sweat and tears, accumulated over the years; and yet my dedication never strayed. The walls were erected with care, and exterior protected from wear. … Continue reading →

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‘Ergo, it was ergot’

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Bo Bandy

Imagine finding yourself in a strange place with no recollection of how you came to be there. Now add the element of being completely naked! As if that wasn’t enough to make me rock back and forth catatonically in a … Continue reading →

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‘A man after my own heart’

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Bo Bandy

The new neighbors moved in next door but I didn’t think much about it at first. I waved from my porch to instigate friendly relations but I wasn’t about to barge over there and become ‘The welcome wagon’. I’m more … Continue reading →

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‘A (p)lot between two cemeteries’

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Bo Bandy

After years of pinching pennies, I sought to build my very own home. Unfortunately properties in the area where I desired to build are pricey. I wasn’t willing to compromise on the location so I had to get a little … Continue reading →

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‘Unwanted things’

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Bo Bandy

Proximity awareness is the feeling you get in the dark when you know something is nearby (but you can’t see it). We’ve all experienced that creepy sensation. We blindly wave our arms around a lightless cellar, hoping to make contact … Continue reading →

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‘A charitable offer I couldn’t refuse’

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Bo Bandy

The caller ID displayed a number I didn’t recognize. Sure, it was a ‘local number’ but I let it go to voice mail anyway. I can’t say I was surprised when they didn’t leave a message. It was a telemarketer … Continue reading →

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‘The secret identity of the Zodiac’

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Bo Bandy

On the 50th anniversary of the sensational Zodiac killing spree, a cold case detective from the San Francisco PD pulled out the dusty boxes of official records. They hadn’t been touched in years; and the killer himself was presumed dead … Continue reading →

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