Category Archives: Creative Writing

Thoughts and Reflections: Small Town America

Posted on January 20, 2022 by richardmabeyjr

Thoughts and Reflections: Small Town America By Richard Mabey Jr. When my mom was still on this side of Heaven’s Gate, Mom loved the process of traveling from Florida to New Jersey. I did my best to bring Mom to … Continue reading →

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Remembering Old Charlie

Posted on January 18, 2022 by richardmabeyjr

Remembering Old Charlie By Richard Mabey Jr. Old Charlie was the kindest man you’d ever want to know. He was 80 years old back in 2013. I know his age because he told me that he was 80 years old, … Continue reading →

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So Precious Be, This Simple Act of Kindness

Posted on January 17, 2022 by richardmabeyjr

So Precious Be, This Simple Act of Kindness By Richard Mabey Jr. The immense positive power of kindness cannot truly ever be measured. In the early 1950’s, there was this kind elderly man who would visit a handful of homes … Continue reading →

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Reflections in Early January

Posted on January 6, 2022 by richardmabeyjr

Reflections in Early January By Richard Mabey Jr. At 68, I think my days of romantic relationships with women are over. I find myself thinking more and more about how much time I have left upon this earth. I think … Continue reading →

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Return to My Blog

Posted on January 4, 2022 by richardmabeyjr

Return to My Blog By Richard Mabey Jr. It is a most strange and bewildering thing to return to my blog. In the past few years, I have written many newspaper columns for numerous papers in New Jersey. And, I … Continue reading →

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The Autumn of 1969: Farewell Thy Summer

Posted on April 18, 2021 by richardmabeyjr

The Autumn of 1969: Farewell Thy Summer By Richard Mabey Jr. Late August seemed to come all too quickly, for the Summer of 1969. For soon it would be Autumn. And, that meant returning to Boonton High School to begin … Continue reading →

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A Sacred Moment of Cutting Carrots and Peeling Potatoes

Posted on April 16, 2021 by richardmabeyjr

A Sacred Moment of Cutting Carrots and Peeling Potatoes By Richard Mabey Jr. Background: It is the first day of summer vacation of 1969. I am 15 years old and have just completed my sophomore year at Boonton High School. … Continue reading →

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I Remember Dad: Miracle at Hickam Air Field

Posted on April 11, 2021 by richardmabeyjr

I Remember Dad: Miracle at Hickam Air Field By Richard Mabey Jr. What draws us to the place we call home? Is there some inner calling, deep within the core of our heart centers, that draws us to a specific, … Continue reading →

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The Gentle Call of Home

Posted on April 7, 2021 by richardmabeyjr

The Gentle Call of Home By Richard Mabey Jr. In my nostalgic walk up Main Street, from Moe’s Sweet Shop to home, I finally arrived at the top of West Drive. There, standing atop the country lane, I could see … Continue reading →

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I Remember Dad: Remembering Dad’s Love For Life

Posted on March 16, 2021 by richardmabeyjr

By Richard Mabey Jr. Dad’s love for life, his boyish impetuosity, his ability to bring heart-felt joy to others, was so well exemplified when he became the pirate character’s assistant for a few minutes during one of our visits to … Continue reading →

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