Category Archives: Realities of Life

Hope for the Future

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Nelson Baker

I remember that clean, quiet room with no windows. The rug was puffy and soft and I loved to walk on it with no shoes or socks. It provided a small sense of warmth and comfort at a time when … Continue reading →

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Regarding the Recent Shootings

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Nelson Baker

What are we here for? It’s the question that we have contemplated since the beginning. We can fool around with different ideas or just go through the motions without ever considering the consequences of our decisions.  We influence those around … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead and Back

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Nelson Baker

It’s scary how life goes by so quickly. Even though I still feel like I’m in my 20s, that’s just not the case. More than ever I feel like I have to use my time wisely, and really make careful … Continue reading →

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Pigeons and Odd Expressions

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Nelson Baker

I think about the strangest things sometimes. But then maybe, there’s good in that. My mind may have an ability to venture into uncharted territory. I worry about far too much, but I can’t seem to stop, no matter what … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Nelson Baker

     Sitting in the back row, purposely positioning himself so that he was mostly hidden from the sights of Mrs. Fisher, Edgar Rollins stared in disbelief at the long list of homework assignments that was handed out to the class. … Continue reading →

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