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
Food on Friday ~ Lockdown
now that I’m in enforced lockdown I’ll be eating canned goods for another week
None of these following recipes are unhealthy canned goods.
First this week from Jessica Merchant at How Sweet Eats we have delicious Parsmesan Pistachio Pork Tenderloin.
Parmesan Pork Tenderloin
Now from Tiegha Gerard at Half Baked Harvest we have Skillet Chicken Broccoli Pot Pie with a Garlic Butter Phyllo Crust. That looks wonderful. Me I’m eating pie out of a can!
Skillet Chicken Broccoli Pot Pie with a Garlic Butter Phyllo Crust
From Diane at In Dianes Kitchen, how about these Asian Pork Meatballs ~ I wish.
Asian Pork Meatballs
Chungah at Damn Delicious gives us her Best Ever Beef Stew.
Best Ever Beef Stew
Amanda at Chez le Reve Francais has a wonderful recipe for her Quiche Lorraine with Shortcrust Pastry.
Quiche Lorraine with Shortcrust Pastry
And Finally for this week, Garlic and Herb Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl, from the Minimalist Baker. I would make this if I was allowed out to the store.
Garlic and Herb Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl
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jack collier
jackcollier7@talktalk.net
Marmaduke and I still have a little fresh food left
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
JackCollier7 
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