Sad Songs

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I boarded my flight ready to sleep. Hope was dashed when I ended up next to a woman with a history of “working in government”. A history she was was ripe to share, with someone, anyone, preferably the person in the seat next to her — ME. I rank plane …

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Last Night I Heard The Screaming

Last night I heard the screaming Loud voices behind the wall Another sleepless night for me It wont do no good to call The police Always come late If they come at all And when they arrive They say they cant interfere With domestic affairs Between a man and his …

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Those who have read this blog awhile probably remember me posting on the large number of horrific acts of violence which occurred in this affluent area within the year of my moving back. These acts included a strangulation followed by arson, shooting, strangulation alone, …

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