That Time of the Year

December 17, 2018 by francisallcorn

It is almost that time of the year again
when man can be good to his fellow men
friendships renewed old grudges are gone
with everyone ready to carry on
I’m not talking Christmas that time of good cheer
but rather to welcome a brand New Year
with fresh ideas and a new lease of life
a time to forget any previous strife
to make new friends or old friendships renew
and help your neighbor and some of the few
who are down on their luck and need a hand
with money or food to get out of the jamb
that luck and life has dealt to them
and looking for help from their fellow men
life itself can be very hard
especially if you draw the wrong card
but with help from others in better shape
a whole new life it’s possible to make
all it needs is that helping hand
before the timer runs out of sand.

Help your fellow man…

Written 12/7/2018

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Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog says: December 17, 2018 at 5:21 pm

Sweet piece! 🙂

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- francisallcorn – Austin, Texas and the rest of the US. – Aging soccer player and an avid Man United and Brighton and Hove Albion soccer fan, the outdoor life in general, walking, photography and in particular, looking after two little dogs who take me walking every morning and evening. Now planning on spending the rest of my life in Henly RV Park, Texas in The Caboose, a 45 foot long Jayco Bungalow. I am too old to drive around anymore and the interest is not there but it was fun while it lasted...
  
  fallcorn1936 says: December 17, 2018 at 6:19 pm
  
  If everybody cared as this person obviously does for his dog, the world would be a much better place.
  
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terrepruitt says: December 17, 2018 at 5:44 pm

Sweet picture.

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- francisallcorn – Austin, Texas and the rest of the US. – Aging soccer player and an avid Man United and Brighton and Hove Albion soccer fan, the outdoor life in general, walking, photography and in particular, looking after two little dogs who take me walking every morning and evening. Now planning on spending the rest of my life in Henly RV Park, Texas in The Caboose, a 45 foot long Jayco Bungalow. I am too old to drive around anymore and the interest is not there but it was fun while it lasted...
  
  fallcorn1936 says: December 17, 2018 at 6:18 pm
  
  Not one of my pictures unfortunately. I see plenty of homeless with dogs and I always give something to them as the pets usually look in better shape than their owners.
  
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roninjax – Florida, U.S.A. – Throughout all my years of work in various positions it seems like I've mostly enjoyed sharing my thoughts on paper and through speaking engagements, informing and encouraging. I desire to do my part in sharing and currently feel the need to focus on travel-related subjects as well as life experiences. I look forward to our journeys together, around the world.

roninjax says: December 19, 2018 at 7:47 am

A good reminder that we need to pause more frequently to encourage and support others along the way. 🙂

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- francisallcorn – Austin, Texas and the rest of the US. – Aging soccer player and an avid Man United and Brighton and Hove Albion soccer fan, the outdoor life in general, walking, photography and in particular, looking after two little dogs who take me walking every morning and evening. Now planning on spending the rest of my life in Henly RV Park, Texas in The Caboose, a 45 foot long Jayco Bungalow. I am too old to drive around anymore and the interest is not there but it was fun while it lasted...
  
  fallcorn1936 says: December 19, 2018 at 11:09 am
  
  So true but unfortunately, we are all “too busy”.
  
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  - roninjax – Florida, U.S.A. – Throughout all my years of work in various positions it seems like I've mostly enjoyed sharing my thoughts on paper and through speaking engagements, informing and encouraging. I desire to do my part in sharing and currently feel the need to focus on travel-related subjects as well as life experiences. I look forward to our journeys together, around the world.
    
    roninjax says: December 19, 2018 at 9:10 pm
    
    I think our busy lives becomes part of the demise of society.
    
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    - francisallcorn – Austin, Texas and the rest of the US. – Aging soccer player and an avid Man United and Brighton and Hove Albion soccer fan, the outdoor life in general, walking, photography and in particular, looking after two little dogs who take me walking every morning and evening. Now planning on spending the rest of my life in Henly RV Park, Texas in The Caboose, a 45 foot long Jayco Bungalow. I am too old to drive around anymore and the interest is not there but it was fun while it lasted...
      
      fallcorn1936 says: December 20, 2018 at 11:10 am
      
      And what are we really busy doing? This modern age with all of its gadgets is causing us to lose our individuality.
      
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      - roninjax – Florida, U.S.A. – Throughout all my years of work in various positions it seems like I've mostly enjoyed sharing my thoughts on paper and through speaking engagements, informing and encouraging. I desire to do my part in sharing and currently feel the need to focus on travel-related subjects as well as life experiences. I look forward to our journeys together, around the world.
        
        roninjax says: December 20, 2018 at 10:00 pm
        
        True, it’s gradually slipping away.
        
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Juli says: December 19, 2018 at 11:52 pm

Thank you for sharing. It is very interesting!

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- francisallcorn – Austin, Texas and the rest of the US. – Aging soccer player and an avid Man United and Brighton and Hove Albion soccer fan, the outdoor life in general, walking, photography and in particular, looking after two little dogs who take me walking every morning and evening. Now planning on spending the rest of my life in Henly RV Park, Texas in The Caboose, a 45 foot long Jayco Bungalow. I am too old to drive around anymore and the interest is not there but it was fun while it lasted...
  
  fallcorn1936 says: December 20, 2018 at 10:57 am
  
  You are welcome
  
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bjenkinsus says: December 30, 2018 at 8:10 pm

Frank, that was just wonderful. That pictures is heart warming and heart breaking at the same time.

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- francisallcorn – Austin, Texas and the rest of the US. – Aging soccer player and an avid Man United and Brighton and Hove Albion soccer fan, the outdoor life in general, walking, photography and in particular, looking after two little dogs who take me walking every morning and evening. Now planning on spending the rest of my life in Henly RV Park, Texas in The Caboose, a 45 foot long Jayco Bungalow. I am too old to drive around anymore and the interest is not there but it was fun while it lasted...
  
  fallcorn1936 says: December 30, 2018 at 10:59 pm
  
  It’s not one that I took but still sends a very strong message.
  
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psychologistmimi – I love to travel, try new foods (both simple and "exotic"), ingest caffeine, and watch political news coverage. Im a big pop culture junkie who isnt afraid to say she loves "In Touch" Magazine! A social marketing expert and psychologist by training who works in the public health field trying to bring a little common sense to it all. All the world is my television and I like to provide commentary on it. Cheers

psychologistmimi says: December 31, 2018 at 7:17 pm

Yes! Lending A helping hand is always a good thing.
Happy new year

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- francisallcorn – Austin, Texas and the rest of the US. – Aging soccer player and an avid Man United and Brighton and Hove Albion soccer fan, the outdoor life in general, walking, photography and in particular, looking after two little dogs who take me walking every morning and evening. Now planning on spending the rest of my life in Henly RV Park, Texas in The Caboose, a 45 foot long Jayco Bungalow. I am too old to drive around anymore and the interest is not there but it was fun while it lasted...
  
  fallcorn1936 says: January 1, 2019 at 11:48 am
  
  We all have way too much except those that don’t and they need our help.
  
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