Category Archives: Destiny

My Tribute to Tonya Jo

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

My Tribute to Tonya Jo By Richard Mabey Jr. It was some time in the Summer of 2016 that I first connected with Tonya on the Private Message mode. But actually we had connected long before that. Tonya had been … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Kindness, Be Strong!, Believe in yourself!, Central Florida, Christianity, Compassion, Destiny, Determination, Divine Protection, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Friendship, Giving, Humility, Journey to Truth, Kindness, Leadership, Life's Dreams, Love one another, Modern Life, Oak Ridge, Sacrifice, Stand Tall, Tennessee, To thine own self be true., Tonya Jo, Wisdom | 1 Comment

When You Are Broken

Posted on December 15, 2018 by

When You Are Broken By Richard Mabey Jr. There may come the time when it seems that the tide has turned against you. When it all seems hopeless. It could be a bad medical report, a break up with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Aortic Aneurysm, Be Strong!, Believe in yourself!, Broken Heart, Compassion, Destiny, Determination, Divine Protection, Dreams, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Giving, Homecoming, Journey to Truth, Moving On, Never give up!, Spiritual Lesson, Stand Tall, The Mourning Heart, To thine own self be true., Wisdom | 2 Comments

Perspectives on Dr. Chi’s book, Being Empowered

Posted on September 14, 2018 by

Perspectives on Dr. Chi’s book, Being Empowered By Richard Mabey Jr. I totally enjoyed reading Dr. Phoebe Chi’s book, Being Empowered …for a Healthy Heart. It is such a good read and I learned a lot from this book. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishment, Be Strong!, Believe in yourself!, Chiropractic, Creative Writing, Destiny, Determination, Dr. Phoebe Chi, Encouragement, Faith, Giving, Healing, Journey to Truth, Kindness, Spiritual Lesson, Stand Tall, Wisdom | 2 Comments

Remembering the Ad Agency

Posted on September 9, 2018 by

At my desk at the ad agency that I worked at from January 2000 till November 2004. Remembering the Ad Agency By Richard Mabey Jr. From January 2000 till November 2004, I worked as a proofreader, then editor, then writer, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, Accomplishment, Ad Agency, Advice to the younger set, Be Strong!, Central Pennsylvania, Cold Hearted Ad Agency, Dangers of being too trusting, Destiny, Determination, Divine Protection, Eerie, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, haunting feeling, Journey to Truth, Leadership, Modern Life, Moving On, Never give up!, Wisdom | 2 Comments

Senior 65 By Patrick McCarthy

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

This is a humorous essay that my good friend, Patrick McCarthy wrote. Patrick and I are old friends, going back to Mrs. Jacobchick’s fourth grade class at dear old Chapel Hill School. It is my honor to premier this great … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishment, Believe in yourself!, Childhood Friend, Compassion, Creative Writing, Destiny, Determination, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Friendship, Humour, Life's Dreams, Modern Life, Patrick McCarthy, Stand Tall, To thine own self be true., Wisdom | Leave a comment

The Role Hickam Air Field Played Upon My Dad

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

The Role Hickam Air Field Played Upon My Dad By Richard Mabey Jr. My Dad was 18 years old when he arrived at Hickam Air Field in early 1944. Dad was now part of the great Seventh Army Air Corps. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1944, Be Strong!, Believe in yourself!, Creative Writing, Dad, Destiny, Determination, Divine Protection, Finding Your Purpose in Life, haunting feeling, Heroism, Hickam Air Field, Humility, I Remember Dad, Life's Dreams, Memory, Never give up!, Nostalgia, Pear Harbor, Pearl Harbor, Second World War, Spiritual Lesson, Stand Tall, To thine own self be true., Wisdom, World War II | Leave a comment

Never Surrender!

Posted on June 23, 2018 by

Never Surrender! By Richard Mabey Jr. There is a part of me that is overwhelmed by it all. I worked on my book, “I Remember Dad” today. Specifically the chapter about Dad’s stay at Hickam Air Field during World War … Continue reading →

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