Steadfast in Friendship
it’s a good life for those who don’t weaken and break

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a friend in need is a friend indeed
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a steadfast friend is unchanging and faithful
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behave constantly, honestly, and courageously
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a true friend is trustworthy, honest, open, and supportive
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live with passion and conviction even in the face of opposition
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a sure friend is dependable, reliable, constant, and unwavering
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be like the cliff against which the waves continually break
but it stands firm and tames the fury of the waters around it
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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
a steadfast friend is there for you
in good times and bad
Scenes on Sunday ~ Marmaduke
the young at heart can find a friend in a teddy bear

could be Huntington Beach

Marmaduke, the Thinker

Somewhere in Utah

Kilroy Wos Here

downtown Big Bear
jack collier
jackcoller7@talktalk.net
marmy, the gymnast
Marmaduke in Weardale
a teddy bear riding shotgun

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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
Marmaduke likes pubs that have childrens’ play areas, with swings
Exercise ~ Walking
walking is the most ancient exercise

Despite the manky weather, and the fact that I’m supposed to be in lockdown, I am back to taking a long daily walk. Actually it’s illegal to walk along the railroad track here, but hell, it isn’t illegal to take a meditative walk by the tracks.
Only Marmaduke would want to have a rest sitting on the track.
Right now a long walk is about 3 miles, pretty soon I’ll work up to 5 miles a day.
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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
walking alone with your thoughts is cool
I’m Ready
I get knocked down and wrecked, I get up again

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time to get off my knees
things are never as bad as they seem
I’m ready to live my dreams
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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
the wreck at the end of the road?
or the start of a new journey?
Peace at Christmastime
you are never alone if you have a loyal bear
Marmy and I have darkened the garret and we are listening to Loreena McKennitt on the record player. Harp, viola, and mezzo soprano fill the garret with music.

Merry Christmas to one and all.
Love to all here.
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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
Christmas will soon be upon us
pray that Santa has clear skies
Scenes on Sunday ~ Bear
you don’t always want to be around Big Bear

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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
Big Bear Boulevard
and a little bear
Marmaduke Monday
though soulmates aren’t looking for you, they will find you

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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
home at last
Marmaduke is an adventurous bear
Vacation Hiatus
vacations are a break from our usual activities

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As you get to read this I will be preparing to get aboard an aluminium tube that’s going to take me a couple of thousand miles from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dalaman in Turkey.
The chances are I will be too busy doing nothing to write anything on this blog until my return to the garret.
I will be taking some cool photographs I’ll post later.
Have a great time while I’m away.
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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
in my absence Marmaduke will be looking after the garret
Scenes on Sunday ~ Free as a Bird
a bear, seeking freedom, the open air, and two tickets to adventure

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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
on a day like today
he would blow his cares away
with the wind, the sun, and the sea
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