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After a long illness, Lewis W. Duffey, Jr. passed away on June 2, 2011. He will be missed.
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Is Death So Final?
By: Lew Duffey
January 24, 2011
Some say Death is the final straw
The end of life, the end of all
I believe death indeed is the close of life’s’ chapter one
But it does not by all means imply that our life is done
When we close these mortals’ eyes on that final day
It will be the beginning of a new life for Christ has shown the way
I pray to God through Jesus Christ, his only son
That my spirit will embrace it knowing my salvation has been won
My mind cannot conceive the adventures that stand before me
A new life in Heaven with glorious entities to see
This mortal mind cannot perceive the glories of this Heavenly home
The eternal home from which I will never roam
I shall glorify in the presence of my lord for ever more
And sing praises to Father and son from that Heavenly shore
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Check out my newest book of poetry.
"Dogwoods and Daffodils" is now onsale here at A.D.
Here is a list of my other books :
Immaculate White Smoke, the story of a cowboy and his girl who find themselves in the twentieth century. It’s a story with a moral. It is part comedy, part sci-fi and part love story with a spiritual twist. Oh, by the way; It is a ghost story.
Adventures of the Angels, a story of how Angels can change peoples lives,
Rebirth of the Dogwood, a book of poems and thoughts about God, life and the joys we are blessed with.
The fourth one is called Sunny the long neck Giraffe. It's a children’s book. I wrote the poem and my daughter, Susan did all the artwork. I am more proud of her than I am of myself. She is great.
I remember the day I graduated from high school. Like so many others I joined the army. My parents and loved ones were so proud of me and I felt that pride too.
Alas my army life didn’t last long. I was discharged five months and seventeen days later. They thought I had emotional problems but within the first year after I came stumbling up the stairs to my folk’s apartment on Christmas Eve, doctors at Children’s Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland operated on my feet for fallen arches.
For a while I felt like somehow the Lord had let me down but it didn’t take long for me to see that this was not the case. I spent several months in the Hospital where I met boys who had never taken a swing at a baseball, played basketball or football. They couldn’t even walk. They were born that way. Gee, how could I feel sorry for Lew?
A couple of years later I met a beautiful girl who I fell in love as soon as I laid eyes on her. I won’t try to tell you about our dating and the wonder of holding her in my arms but I am sure you know about that. We got married and bought a little home and I found a job as a radio announcer. These were the happiest days of my life. I became the father of three kids, a boy and two girls and they have since blessed me with five grandkids that I never seem to get tired of seeing.
I have had plenty of time to reflect on the 'what if' factor. What if I had never joined the Army? What if I had not suffered from fallen arches and been sent home early?
I probably would not have met that beautiful lady who is still my love till this day. We would have not had the life together with her that I would not trade for anything. No kids. No grandkids. What an empty life it would be.
I have had my share of problems over the years. I had a heart attack at the age of forty. Doctors have since found that I have suffered from Lupus all my life at least when it was not in remission. If this had not been the case I may not have had fallen arches, a heart attack or the kidney failure I deal with today.
However, I would not likely have ever met Ann, been blessed with my children whom I love more than I can say. There would be no little devils like my grandsons or an angel like my granddaughter. Actually I think they are all angels.
If God spoke to me today and asked, “Would you like me to change your life?” I would have to say, “Absolutely not.” Change one thing and that changes everything, doesn’t it.
My prayer is this: “I thank you God for all the blessings you have exalted upon me, even the ones which came in disguise.
Thank you, my friends for taking time to read this.
God bless,
Lew
About my life as a DJ!
These were indeed the happiest years of my life. I loved radio. I became a disc jockey and had a show that I, myself had grooved on when I was in high school. I played rock and roll.
Kids would call in and I got to know many of them on a first name basis.
Later I went in commercial production and eventually I became stations Sales Manager.
When I was forty I had a heart attack. That was when my wife became the family’s breadwinner. The State of Maryland was not going to let me simply face into the woodwork. I recieved help to set up a business of my own using my experience in radio through the Department of Rehabilition. Click below:
My greatest passion since then is writing. Click this link:
This is why I wrote my books, Immaculate White Smoke and Adventures of the Angels.
My third book, Rebirth of the Dogwood was a compilation poem’s many of which I had posted here on the den.
All and all, even considering the health problems I must say life is worth living and that is what I am doing with all the passion I have.
I like to write. When I was a kid my mother was worried because I made up stories but the doctor answered, “He has an active imagination and you should not stifle that.
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MY NOVELS COME FROM REAL LIFE AND A MIXTURE OF IMAGINATION AND PERSONAL QUESTIONS WHICH MAY NEVER BE ANSWERED IN THIS LIFETIME. Life is like that. Maybe it is the question mark that is there from birth to rebirth that makes life worth living.
Birth Place: Funkstown, MD USA
Accomplishments: Radio Announcer, Author, video editing, I am sixty-five and retired. I have been a Salesman, selling radio advertisement as well as my announcing. I recieved the Eleventh Hour Award for volunteer work with a local hospital And survivor of a heart attack and three subsequent major surgeries. They have all made me stronger.
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Books
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Dogwoods and Daffodils
Poetry by Lew Duffey
LWD
10/18/2010
I have always thought poetry is flowery talk and that is why I choose the name for this book. Flowers, autumn leaves and even summer rains provide literary food for poets. I hope you enjoy this
If you enjoy my poetry on AD you may like this copy of many of my favorites in this b...
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Short Stories
Murder, Romance and Salvation (Part 1) by Lew Duffey
A Murder Mystery that takes a strange twist!...
Murder, Romance and Salvation Part 2 by Lew Duffey
Do you think you have figured where this is going after reading the first part? Hold on to your hat. This takes twists....
Murder & Romance and Salvation Part 3 by Lew Duffey
If you have not read parts one and two of this you are invited to do so now:...
A Rocking Chairs Story by Lew Duffey
Have you ever wondered what your furniture would say if it could talk? I know it sounds stupid but I have an old rocking chair that has been with my wife and I since we were married. It has helped r...
The Spookiest Thing by Lew Duffey
Would you call this Horror?...
Nightmare of Halloween by Lew Duffey
A Halloween story! ...
Murder, Romance and Salvation Part 7 by Lew Duffey
If you have not read the first five parts you may want to read them first so you will understand what is going on...
Murder, Romance and Salvation Part 6 by Lew Duffey
If you have not read the first five installments you should take the time to read them first. This is an ongoing adventure....
Murder & Romance and Salvation Part 5 by Lew Duffey
Are you guessing what happens next yet?...
Looking for the light by Lew Duffey
This is a work of fiction but inspired by Ted Glines and his write today. I think I will call my lead character Marvin....
Excerpt from Adventures of the Angels by Lew Duffey
This is a short portion of my new novel, "Adventures of the Angels" I truly hope you enjoy...
Excerpts from Adventures of the Angels by Lew Duffey
Here are some excerpts from my newest book, "Adventures of the Angels."
Enjoy!...
Even more Excerpts from Adventures of the Angels by Lew Duffey
Here are some excerpts from
“Adventures of the Angels.” You will note this is part science fiction, spiritual and just plain imagination. The Angels work throughout time to bring about happy re...
Adventures of the Angels - Continues by Lew Duffey
Here is still another excerpt from Adventures of the Angels....
More Excerpts from 'Adventures of the Angels' by Lew Duffey
This is but one of many plots which make up Adventures of the Angels. Adventures of the Angels is based on the story which started with 'Immaculate White Smoke.'
Here is one more preview....
A Plea for Leniency by Lew Duffey
How's your sense of humor? ...
Murder & Romance and Salvation Part 4 by Lew Duffey
Have you figured out where this is leading yet?...
Immaculate White Smoke (Preview) by Lew Duffey
Here is another peak at a part of my book. I hope you enjoy it....
Heart, We have a Problem by Lew Duffey
This is a comical approach to a very serious problem shared by many Americans today. I know. I am one of them. Take care of yourself. Your health is important. We sometimes do not appreciate it u...
Part one of Chapter 7 from by Lew Duffey
I have found it hard to really catagorize my novel, "Immaculate White Smoke." It is an inspirational book. It is diffinately fiction and it is also and action thriller. It is a story which knows no...
In God We Trust by Lew Duffey
Please read this the whole way before you form an Opinion. It is probably summed up in the very last statement. ...
Meet Charley by Lew Duffey
This is another portion of my book, "Immaculate White Smoke." I hope you read about Arty and Andora. Now meet charley....
A Twenty-first Century Parable by Lew Duffey
We to often are the creators of our own heartaches. We create most of our problems and like to blame it on others but if I am not happy that was my choice....
God's Will be Done by Lew Duffey
When you read this you will understand why I believe so deeply in a creator who watches over us always....
Try Laughing by Lew Duffey
I wanted to share this because in the times we live in we all need a break from the dim reality of the world today. So, I am going to simply say, let's not take it to seriously. This life is only te...
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Poetry
On the other side by Lew Duffey
Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down within incredible swiftness.
Faith Baldwin
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Once more an early riser by Lew Duffey
The sun is rising earlier these days but not without some grumbling. It was shining through my bedroom window this morning calling me to awake. But already three times it has taken time of repose whil...
Springtime awakening by Lew Duffey
As a child we called April first, “April fool’s day.” But April always reminded me of a time of revival, renewal and restoration. This is how I see April.
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I believe by Lew Duffey
We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving. And we all have some power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing.
Louisa May Alcott
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The greatest of these by Lew Duffey
Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you. W...
Doorways by Lew Duffey
Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence. Henry David Thoreau
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Cannonball affect by Lew Duffey
The life I touch for good or ill will touch another life and that in turn another, until who knows where the trembling stops or in what far place my touch will be felt. Frederick Buechner
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Puzzles me by Lew Duffey
PUZZLE.. Mystery, enigma, riddle, conundrum, poser, problem, dilemma, brainteaser.
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Getting old by Lew Duffey
You know you're getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you're down there. George Burns
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As the darkness declines by Lew Duffey
Sunrise is my favorite part of the day and never more than in springtime
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Outlining Love by Lew Duffey
The ultimate lesson all of us have to learn is unconditional love, which includes not only others but ourselves as well. - Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
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I’m curious Dear Lord by Lew Duffey
Only barbarians are not curious about where they come from, how they came to be where they are, where they appear to be going, whether they wish to go there, and if so, why, and if not, why not. - Isa...
Take me with you by Lew Duffey
This road you choose…Take me with you… God
This from the church of Singapore’s add
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Stop the clock by Lew Duffey
Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen. Mark Twain
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SpringTime, nature reborn by Lew Duffey
Is it so small a thing To have enjoy'd the sun,
To have lived light in the spring, To have loved, to have thought, to have done... - Matthew Arnold
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Life, it’s worth the Agonies by Lew Duffey
But pain... seems to me an insufficient reason not to embrace life. Being dead is quite painless. Pain, like time, is going to come on regardless. Question is, what glorious moments can you win from l...
Temptations invite by Lew Duffey
I can resist anything but temptation. Oscar Wilde
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The robin snow by Lew Duffey
We got an unexpected snow last night; my parents called this a robin snow. It can put down an inch or two overnight and usually melts away by the end of the next day. It inspired this write.
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Happiness is deep by Lew Duffey
"One of the most important keys to living a happy life is to clearly identify your core values. You must decide what matters most."
Mac Anderson
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Thy will be my will by Lew Duffey
There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, 'Thy will be done,' and those to whom God says, in the end, 'Thy will be done.' C.S. Lewis
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What do you hear? by Lew Duffey
"The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak." Hans Hofmann
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Wonderful Gestures by Lew Duffey
"Think of special ways you can appreciate others that will touch their lives in a personal way. These gifts are especially meaningful when they are given for no special reason except to show that you ...
Oh, the rock of age by Lew Duffey
All would live long, but none would be old. Benjamin Franklin
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Say something nice by Lew Duffey
"You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life." Zig Ziglar
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The captive of Self-indulgence by Lew Duffey
Never feel self-pity, the most destructive emotion there is. How awful to be caught up in the terrible squirrel cage of self. Millicent Fenwick
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Articles
Who is losing? by Lew Duffey
I am an old man and as such I have seen our nation developed and sadly it has not always shown this growth as maturity. My son, Dave and I have breakfast each morning before he goes off to work. Thi...
Ironshad by Lew Duffey
How much do you know about kidney disease? Unfortunately I know too much and that is why the fellow I am going to tell you about stands out as an Ironman to me....
In God We Trust by Lew Duffey
This is little-known story from the Pentagon on 09/11/2001:
I take no credit for this. I simply received it as an email. I was moved by it. We need to appreciate our men in uniform.
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What are you holding onto? by Lew Duffey
The following is something I received from a friend in an email. I found it a timely message to me. At my age I am aware of bad habits that I have refused to let go. We all do it. I found this was wor...
Is Happiness illusive? by Lew Duffey
I have written a few poems about the subject of happiness. Some think it is an elusive anecdote. Others think it is completely unattainable. I think both are slightly hoodwinked....
The richest man I know by Lew Duffey
Instead of comparing our lot with that of those who are more fortunate than we are, we should compare it with the lot of the great majority of our fellow men. It then appears that we are among the pri...
Please forgive me! by Lew Duffey
I would like for you to reflect on this for a moment. How many times has a loved one or friend pleaded this before you? Did you forgive them and if so did you completely forgive them?...
Be Happy…It burns less calories by Lew Duffey
Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.
Author: Albert Schweitzer
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It’s funny where life leads you by Lew Duffey
I was planning to go into architecture. But when I arrived, architecture was filled up. Acting was right next to it, so I signed up for acting instead.—G.K. Chesterton
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Who is this man? by Lew Duffey
A rule I have had for years is: to treat the Lord Jesus Christ as a personal friend. His is not a creed, a mere doctrine, but it is He Himself we have.
Author: D.L. Moody
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The Silent Sermon by Lew Duffey
This is another writing I take no credit for but I recieved this at a time when I needed a little inspiration. I find a place to kindle my fire right here on the Den.
God bless you all, Lew...
Love is a three letter word by Lew Duffey
This is a combination of quotes by the famous author C.S. Lewis and some of my own reflections thrown in about a word with is greatly used but too often not fully understood. Love can be used to descr...
It’s Grandeur by Lew Duffey
"There's nothing like the feeling you get when you are kind to someone else...without the slightest expectation of anything in return."
~Mac Anderson
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Explaining views of Christianity by Lew Duffey
I did some research at various web sites about what many well-known people and authors thought of Christianity. I found it to be very enlightening....
What am I doing here? by Lew Duffey
I have been in and out of hospitals more times than I really would like to admit but to not do so would be simply lying to me...
Where's the line to see Jesus? by Lew Duffey
I didn't write this. It was sent to me along with the link to the presentation on U'Tube. This ole man's eyes got misty. I had to share it with my brothers and sisters here on AD....
A Fathers love by Lew Duffey
He remembers our frame and knows that we are dust. He may sometimes chasten us, it is true, but even this He does with a smile, the proud, tender smile of a Father who is bursting with pleasure over a...
It’s Miraculous by Lew Duffey
Miracles are a retelling in small letters of the very same story which is written across the whole world in letters too large for some of us to see… C.S. Lewis
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America, let’s cure an illness by Lew Duffey
Hate is a Cancer. I lost my mom to cancer. She died at the age of fifty-four. It was not a pretty thing to watch especially when it is someone you love. Cancer is one or more malignant tumors or growt...
More Oxymoron’s by Lew Duffey
I had some fun with an oxymoron and wrote a poem which seemed to attract some attention so I picked out a couple more to play with but I am not going to try and make this rhyme....
America, let’s clean house by Lew Duffey
I’m just an old man who has a lot of time these days to think. I remember being a young man who saluted the flag, said the pledge of allegiance, complete with “Under God” and when I graduated from sch...
Sci-fi and the Angels by Lew Duffey
To pretend angels do not exist because they are invisible is to believe we never sleep because we don't see ourselves sleeping.
Thomas Aquinas, philosopher and theologian
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Like the Grass by Lew Duffey
1 Peter 1:24-25
For, "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever." And this ...
Stand up America! by Lew Duffey
John Donne once wrote: "No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the Continent, a part of the main. . . . If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less."
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Masked Godsends by Lew Duffey
A friend sent me an email with a video clip that provoked me to travel back in time. You may think that is not so strange when a man reaches a certain age but let me try to explain. The video was a sa...
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News
Dogwoods and Daffodils by Lew Duffey
Hi Den friends:
I am excited to announce my new book, “Dogwoods and Daffodils” is now on sale here in the dens new book store. This is a compilation of some of my personal favorite poems. I hope...
Christmas is coming by Lew Duffey
Thanksgiving is already around the corner and before you know it Christmas will be here....
Adventures of the Angels and Rebirth of the Dogwood...buy online by Lew Duffey
Hi Everybody:
You can find Immaculate White Smoke and now you can also find Adventures of the Angels and Rebirth of the Dogwood at several online bookstores...
Adventures of the Angels accepted by Bowker by Lew Duffey
I am thrilled to hear that Lulu has received notification that bibliographic data on my book, “Adventures of the Angels has been accepted by Bowker and listed in the Books in print database....
Hi Everyone; by Lew Duffey
I greet all my friends here at AD....
Two books available at major online book stores by Lew Duffey
I have now...
Special Offer by Lew Duffey
I am making an offer....
Have you been checking my blogs? by Lew Duffey
In case you have not had time, I thought I would post this to explain a little more about my first two novels....
Adventures of the Angels... Now available at online stores. by Lew Duffey
I am thrilled to announce that online stores such as Barnes & Nobel are now offering deals on Adventures of The Angels....
Sunny The Long Necked Giraffe is available by Lew Duffey
The images for this book were drawn freehand by my daughter, Susan Valentine. I was surprised to have this finished so soon which is why there was no mention of it's coming.
If you have children ...
Adventures of the Angels by Lew Duffey
I discovered a price problem with my book. I want you to know I have been able to change that....
Adventures of the Angels is now available by Lew Duffey
I have just made arrangements to have my second novel published....
Check out this link by Lew Duffey
I felt like hamming it up so I did a short video posted on YouTube. ...
Would you like to share my Adventure? by Lew Duffey
I would love to keep in contact with other authors. If you would like to receive updates in the form of newsletters please sign up,
God Bless,
Lew Duffey...
Immaculate White Smoke is now on the shelf of a local outlet by Lew Duffey
Home Care Pharmacy has purchased copies of Immaculate White Smoke to stock with items of personal interest....
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Check out all my books at this site.
"Immaculate White Smoke," is a ghost story but it goes into the spirit of man. It was meant to be funny, thought provoking and enjoyable but also insightful. Oh, and by the way; If you really are not turned on by ghost stories, think of it as a Love story for it truly is.
"Adventures of the Angels," looks at past present and future. It is a story of Angels working to fix broken lives. "Rebirth of the Dogwood," is a book of poetry reflecting life, faith and hopes. Check them out! You can find out more about them all at http://lewduffeyjr.webs.com/(Lew Duffeys' Official Web site)
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Visit Lew Duffeys' official web site and check out excerpts from Adventures of the Angels. You will find it at http://lewduffeyjr.webs.com/ & look for the link in the menu which will direct you to the page.
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Lew Duffey
You can find "Adventures of the Angels", "Rebirth of the Dogwood" and "Sunny the Long necked Giraffe" for sale at Lulu.com
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Adventures of the Angels
You can find some short portions of Adventures of the Angels at the following link: http://www.authorsden.com/members/subPage.asp?pageReq=profile
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Immaculate White Smoke is a comical approach to a cowboy ghost story. Adventures of the Angels is a sci-fi write and Rebirth of the Dogwood is a compilation of pros and poetry meant for daily inspiration.
Some of my poetry is available in "Rebirth of the Dogwood" Check it out! Remember, I have another one coming. Keep an eye out for "Dogwoods and Daffodils"
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