Category Archives: Leadership

Reflections of Alex Mabey’s Song, “When the Soul Dies”

Posted on October 23, 2022 by richardmabeyjr

Reflections of Alex Mabey’s Song, “When the Soul Dies” By Richard Mabey Jr. To all of my cousins, who read my blog on a regular basis, there is a most talented young woman in Nashville who is bringing great honor … Continue reading →

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I Remember Dad: The Call Of The Mountain

Posted on October 22, 2022 by richardmabeyjr

I Remember Dad: The Call of the Mountain By Richard Mabey Jr. My father was influenced by mountains, from the very time that he came into this world. My father was born, not in a hospital, but in the very … Continue reading →

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I Remember Dad: The Front Page

Posted on March 10, 2021 by richardmabeyjr

By Richard Mabey Jr. One of the greatest honors that was ever bestowed upon me, was when I was presented the golden opportunity to write the front page story for the old Lincoln Park Journal about my dad and Jack … Continue reading →

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My Days as Troop Quartermaster

Posted on August 19, 2020 by richardmabeyjr

My Days as Troop Quartermaster By Richard Mabey Jr. In February of 1967, I became the Quartermaster of Boy Scout Troop 170. I was 13 years old and in the eighth grade. Becoming the Troop Quartermaster, was a big step … Continue reading →

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My Week as Mayor of Lincoln Park

Posted on June 10, 2020 by richardmabeyjr

My Week as Mayor of Lincoln Park By Richard Mabey Jr. February eighth of 1971 was a day that would forever change my life. From that point on, my life would never be the same. For it was on that … Continue reading →

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My Days as Troop Quartermaster

Posted on June 9, 2020 by richardmabeyjr

My Days as Troop Quartermaster By Richard Mabey Jr. In February of 1967, I became the Quartermaster of Boy Scout Troop 170. I was 13 years old and in the eighth grade. Becoming the Troop Quartermaster, was a big step … Continue reading →

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My Tribute to Tonya Jo

Posted on December 31, 2018 by richardmabeyjr

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 →

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Remembering the Ad Agency

Posted on September 9, 2018 by richardmabeyjr

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 →

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Never Surrender!

Posted on June 23, 2018 by richardmabeyjr

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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Remembering The Writers’ Circle TV Show

Posted on March 2, 2018 by richardmabeyjr

The Writers’ Circle was a weekly television talk show that was shown on Kinnelon, New Jersey’s Channel 20. The show ran for about two years from 1997 to 1999. Remembering The Writers’ Circle TV Show By Richard Mabey Jr. Today … Continue reading →

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