Category Archives: Personal

Where’s My Work Ethic?

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Luke Ford

When I see how family, friends, and relatives have outstripped me in life, I look around and try to remember where I last put my work ethic. I think I had some in my glory days of blogging. I still … Continue reading →

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My First Five Years

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Luke Ford

I’ve been asking family about my first five years, because I hardly remember them. I’m told I was an anxious needy child who sought constant reassurance. I loved to play games, particularly anything to do with killing. I drew a … Continue reading →

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Relies Are Beaut, Mate

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Luke Ford

I don’t have any relies (relatives) in America, not close ones anyway, but I have relies all over Queensland and it’s beaut, mate. I don’t often run into people in America who look like me and think like me and … Continue reading →

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Reflections On Turning 48

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Luke Ford

May 25, 7 p.m. I double-check I’ve got what I need for my three weeks in Australia, I grab my bag and three letters to post, and walk out the door to the bus stop. I feel anxious because I … Continue reading →

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Family Patterns

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Luke Ford

I notice that when I get around family, we all tend to act according to the patterns we developed decades ago. As I fly to Australia tonight, I want to see my family with fresh eyes. I want to see … Continue reading →

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