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“The Starboard Gunwhale”

Posted by Nelson on August 1, 2010 in Life Wisdom

The Starboard Gunwhale (a nautical term describing the top edge of the side of a boat pronounced “gunnel”) of a ten foot row boat was crushing my chest while  gallons of water began to drown me.   My Life did not flash before my eyes like some would think, but thoughts of “You stupid idiot” did. [...]

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“The Prisoner Exchange”

Posted by Nelson on June 5, 2010 in Life Wisdom

“The Prisoner Exchange” started the first Sunday morning in June 1945 when Grandpa and Grandma drove up to the front of our home in their 1935 Gray Ford Tudor Sedan.  Mother had the day before prepared me for the events that would be unfolding this day.  My mind, being only eight years old and unencumbered [...]

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