As Steve approaches his sixtieth birthday, he reflects on his life and the significance of reaching this milestone. He expresses a desire to embrace his age and share new creative projects, including his poetry collection, “Old & UnWise.” He encourages donations to Médecins Sans Frontières and invites readers to follow his journey.
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This is the penultimate blog in this series. It is a rant about many of the thing that concern the author.
It is also about the true value of life.
Poems: Poets of Palestine.
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The blog reflects on familial relationships, highlighting the joy of shared laughter, supportive dynamics despite disagreements, and the importance of celebrating memories, notably after the author’s mother’s passing. It emphasizes the bonds that sustain them across distances and cherishes the encouragement received within the family. It encourages donations to a charity.
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The author shares his journey of returning to poetry after a long hiatus. Initially, he wrote a poem for a project related to a Maltese town. Years later, during a drive to pick up his daughter, he began spontaneously writing poetry again. Positive feedback on social media led him to create an Instagram account. The pandemic provided more time for involvement in online poetry readings, culminating in live performances and connections with fellow poets.
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After 41 years of coaching basketball, the author reflects on his journey and announces a hiatus from the sport. He cherishes the relationships built with players and family, recalling memorable moments. Although stepping away, he remains connected with former players and expresses the possibility of returning to coaching in the future.
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The author shares his journey of returning to poetry after a long hiatus. Initially, he wrote a poem for a project related to a Maltese town. Years later, during a drive to pick up his daughter, he began spontaneously writing poetry again. Positive feedback on social media led him to create an Instagram account. The pandemic provided more time for involvement in online poetry readings, culminating in live performances and connections with fellow poets.
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The author shares a personal experience regarding their sensitivity to floral perfumes, describing a distressing encounter on the London Underground that triggered sneezing and discomfort. Despite enjoying flowers, the author struggles with hay fever, sometimes reflecting this theme in poetry. They invite readers to subscribe to their blog and Instagram for updates.
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In part 16 of 30 the author talks about an heirloom, the pyramids and losing his mum. He also talks about a selfie that is very special.
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In the past six months, the author experienced highs and lows, emphasizing a positive moment involving Prosetrics Literary Magazine. After submitting poems and successfully getting published, the author was invited as a guest poet for their edition, Mirage. Collaborating with photographer Marie Sandon added to the joy. The author encourages others to submit work to Prosetrics.
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The blog author, usually indifferent to birthday celebrations, decides to celebrate turning 60. As part of this milestone, they are promoting their ebook “Old & UnWise” with a price drop on various platforms. The blog series consists of 30 posts leading up to their birthday, focusing on poetry, thoughts, and self-reflection.
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