I'm a formerly divorced, now married again guy living life to the fullest and enjoying every day as if it were my last.

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Galena and the Hill of Death

March 24, 2023
My younger brother sent me the above picture, recently. Left to right, it's my brother John, me and John's pet collie, Kola. This picture was taken in Galena Illinois when we were kids. John and I are half-brothers. Our mom was married six times. I used to tease her, "If at first you don't succee...
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