Category Archives: The Unexplained

Remembering Figaro

Posted on April 18, 2022 by richardmabeyjr

Remembering Figaro By Richard Mabey Jr. Little Figaro passed away a few years ago. I thought of Little Figgy tonight. She was such a good little cat. Adventurous, fun loving, and very loyal. Figgy loved to get a drink of … Continue reading →

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Thoughts and Reflections: Remembering Coleman Corners

Posted on January 21, 2022 by richardmabeyjr

Thoughts and Reflections: Remembering Coleman Corners By Richard Mabey Jr. From the early Summer of 2018 till the late Summer of 2019, I worked as a Tour Guide for the wonderful historical village of Coleman Corners, in Central Florida. Most … 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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I Remember Mom: Setting Mom’s Hair

Posted on February 27, 2020 by richardmabeyjr

I Remember Mom: Setting Mom’s Hair By Richard Mabey Jr. Two months have passed since Mom went Home to be with the Lord. My grief is still painfully deep. I miss her so very much. In the past three or … 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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Grief Be The Mirror Of Love

Posted on June 22, 2018 by richardmabeyjr

Grief Be The Mirror Of Love By Richard Mabey Jr. At times grief seems so unbearable. The pain makes it difficult to sleep. Grief is such an incredibly deep pain. Simply put, at times it feels like you just cannot … Continue reading →

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A Father’s Day Miracle

Posted on June 20, 2018 by richardmabeyjr

A Father’s Day Miracle By Richard Mabey Jr. This past Father’s Day, I experienced a miracle. I am not speaking from some high pulpit, with a strict religious perspective of the definition of the work, miracle. I am speaking from … Continue reading →

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Farewell Not; Dear, Sweet Little Figgy

Posted on June 18, 2018 by richardmabeyjr

Farewell Not; Dear, Sweet Little Figgy By Richard Mabey Jr. Little Figaro went Home to Rainbow Bridge this morning. Little Figgy was born on the first of September of 2005. She was about two months shy of her thirteenth birthday. … Continue reading →

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The Birthday Card

Posted on January 23, 2018 by richardmabeyjr

In September of 1977, for my 24th birthday, my old girlfriend, Linda gave me a handmade birthday card. The card dearly touched my heart. Now, over 40 years later, I still have it. The Birthday Card By Richard Mabey Jr. … Continue reading →

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O’ Sacred Bridge, Yet To Be Found

Posted on October 31, 2017 by richardmabeyjr

O’ Sacred Bridge, Yet To Be Found By Richard James Mabey Jr. There is a calling that every man hears at some point in his life. It is a gentle whisper. It is more gentle than a summer breeze. It … Continue reading →

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