JP-Was it  'Riding with Pvt.Malone' ?

"Just stopped in to say 'goodnight', my son.  Sleep well.

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Dated yes, but tomorrow today will be dated.  The portrayals of the characters in Ms. Harper's novel certainly struck the hearts of most Americans, which is what, I believe, Ms. Harper intended to do.  She told a story and told it in such a way it branded readers everywhere.  Those days in our country, expecially that part of the country, were unique as are the days of present time.
She told it well.  Let's give her the applause she deserves.

And, let's remember she lived next door to Truman Capote.

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Yes, I just read that her novel was second only to the Bible.

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Thank you Vern and Max for the well wishes and back to  you. . .may everyone's day day be a good one. . .

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Best of luck to you, and may you always be seeking your next story. . Buffalotales

Re: Roy and Dale Rogers

When Roy passed away I, among several hundred others, stood on a corner out in the desert of Ca. to wave the hearse go by.
I realize how insignificant of a jesture that was, but somehow I felt special to be included among the "hats off" wavers that drove many miles just to do that.

I think that's the problem also.  Some pictures just won't go.  Thanks for answer. . BT

why is it that most often the 'cover' category does not work?  Do others have that experience?

Sometimes it. . sometimes it  doesn't.  I think this website doesn't like macs.

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Our winner this week for the very fine submission in the 'Pickup Truck' category is Mike Roberson for his poem "My Truck"..
Congratulations, Mike. . I know we all enjoyed it very much. . Great sentiment. .

Please pick a category for next week, Mike and post. .

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New topic for this week (August 3, 2015)

PICKUP TRUCK (S)

Send us your great poem you're sitting on about a pickup truck famous in your life-better if it can be put to music. .Good Luck!

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Thank you group, for awarding my work this  recognition.  I feel undeservedly very special.

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Wondering. . .how can my writing help to heal my broken spirit