Category Archives: Modern Life

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

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 →

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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

My Life Has Changed So Very Much

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

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 →

Posted in Accomplishment, Acts of Kindness, Ad Agency, Amalgamated Telecommunications, AT&T, Be Strong!, Believe in yourself!, Central Florida, Compassion, Days of Being a Young Man, Destiny, Determination, Eerie, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Florida, Gate Guard, Gated Community, haunting feeling, Humility, I Remember Dad, Journey to Truth, Kindness, Life's Dreams, Memory, Modern Life, Moving On, Never give up!, Sacrifice, To thine own self be true., Wisdom | Leave a comment

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

Posted on November 24, 2017 by

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

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

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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