Category Archives: Modern Life

I Remember Mom

Posted on February 26, 2020 by richardmabeyjr

I Remember Mom By Richard Mabey Jr. Just two days before this past Christmas, my Mom went Home to be with the Lord. It has been a very, very sad time for me. My Mom died from complications of the … 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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Senior 65 By Patrick McCarthy

Posted on August 8, 2018 by richardmabeyjr

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

My Life Has Changed So Very Much

Posted on May 27, 2018 by richardmabeyjr

Working as a humble Gate Guard, in a gated community in Central Florida, is not as easy as most people think it is. My Life Has Changed So Very Much By Richard Mabey Jr. My life has changed so very … Continue reading →

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The Plight of the Working Class in America: The Orange Juice Bottling Plant

Posted on November 24, 2017 by richardmabeyjr

The Plight of the Working Class in America: The Orange Juice Bottling Plant By Richard Mabey Jr. I shall be as concise and precise as I possibly can here. Herein lies the truth. You can recant with the usual conservative … Continue reading →

Posted in Age Prejudice, Big Box Stores, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Help the poor, Humility, Inc., Modern Life, Orange Blossom, Florida, Uncategorized, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Reflections of Walking Distance

Posted on June 29, 2017 by richardmabeyjr

Reflections of Walking Distance By Richard Mabey Jr. I don’t think that there is any other half-hour of television broadcasting that has affected me as deeply as the Twilight Zone episode entitled, “Walking Distance.” It stars Gig Young, who portrays … Continue reading →

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The Salt Shaker Test

Posted on April 1, 2017 by richardmabeyjr

It may look like an ordinary salt shaker. But in the corporate world it can be the very thing that holds you back from getting that big promotion. Please note: I made up the name “Amalgamated Consolidated.” It is a … Continue reading →

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Failure Is Not An Option

Posted on March 26, 2017 by richardmabeyjr

The little courtyard, just outside my front porch, is plain and simple. In its simplicity lies the statement of the value of finding truth in simplicity. Failure Is Not An Option By Richard Mabey Jr. My life, here in Central … Continue reading →

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When The Going Gets Tough

Posted on March 5, 2017 by richardmabeyjr

When The Going Gets Tough By Richard Mabey Jr. Of late, I’ve been accused by some folks of being simplistic in my writings. Of being a bit Pollyana. Of looking too much in the past and not looking ahead enough. … Continue reading →

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