Category Archives: Thoughts

Protected: Put on the old and put off the new…

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Cliff Ames Jr.

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Protected: How About A Little Fire Scarecrow…

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Cliff Ames Jr.

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“Am I Loosing My Mind?” AKA: Some Lyrics On My Mind Tonight…

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Cliff Ames Jr.

“Am I Loosing My Mind?” From “Follies” By Stephen Sondheim The sun comes up, I think about you The coffee cup, I think about you I want you so, it’s like I’m losing my mind The morning ends, I think … Continue reading →

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The Selfish Act Of Suicide – Part 1

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Cliff Ames Jr.

This post has been “on the shelf” for over year. I wanted to let some time past before posting. For the privacy of the person involved in this story I have left their name and some details out of this … Continue reading →

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Over The Rainbow

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Cliff Ames Jr.

I’m sitting here at a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf listening to a street musician sing his heart out and play a well weathered guitar. He’s probably not ever going to be a pop super star, but he has a … Continue reading →

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Updates, Updates And More Updates!

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Well folks it’s that time again! Time for me to make up for the lack of blogging with one long update blog that gets blasted out to everyone! For the most part I use Twitter for updates and don’t blog … Continue reading →

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A Grief Revisited…

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Cliff Ames Jr.

This has been a tough couple of weeks emotionally. May 7th marked the day 4 years ago that my dear friend Alese Coco was ushered into the loving arms of Jesus. The next day was the 3rd Mother’s Day my … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To Harold Camping: Shut Up…

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Dear Mr. Camping- Please shut up. You’re continuing false prophecies are not only sinful they are tarnishing the name of Jesus and His followers. You are not only driving your own followers away but you are confusing and misleading non-believers … Continue reading →

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A New Normal…

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Cliff Ames Jr.

After I had lost my Mom, my church and my faith all I wanted was for things to get back to normal. Back to a routine, back to familiarity and back to life on autopilot. Before everything happened I considered … Continue reading →

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Which Road To Follow?

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

This weekend I am facing a choice point. I have to decide between two paths to follow. Neither path seems to have drastic drawbacks and neither of them seem to have burly benefits. One has more short term gain but … Continue reading →

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Roadside Assistance…

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Have you ever been stuck on the side of the road because your car wasn’t working? I have and it can be a pretty scary experience. You feel helpless and if you’re in an isolated area thoughts of survival aren’t … Continue reading →

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Looking Over My Shoulder…

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

When I’m at work I’m always looking over my shoulder. The desk that I am at is wonderful because it faces a window but he disadvantage is that the door and the rest of the office is behind me. I … Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name…

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

A long time ago I first watched an amazing and timeless film called “The Wizard Of Oz.” For those of you that haven’t seen it… Oh who am I kidding if you haven’t seen it you’re a looser… If you … Continue reading →

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Our Second Mother’s Day Without Mom…

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Today I spent the day with my Sister and her Boyfriend Daniel driving out to Riverside to place flowers on my Mom’s grave. It was a tough outing but it needed to be done. It helped not to be alone … Continue reading →

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When In The Darkness

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Cliff Ames Jr.

Something I wrote over the past few days… When In The Darkness When in the darkness of this life I pass I wonder when reprieve will come at last ‘Twill always cause my heartfelt thoughts to swirl To fight against … Continue reading →

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