by Charles W. Taylor, Jr. | Oct 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
45 years ago, today, I boarded a train from Boston to Fort Dix, New Jersey. I was drafted prior to the draft being abolished. I had guys from Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland and other states from the Northeast in my barracks. I was chosen to be our squad leader....
by Charles W. Taylor, Jr. | Oct 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
I have been blessed in SO many ways along my journey. As we all have, I’ve had my share of ups and downs. God has blessed me with this program and through it I have learned the value of “glancing” in the rear view mirror of life, but focusing and dreaming out ahead...
by Charles W. Taylor, Jr. | Oct 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
I have been watching a documentary about the Vietnam War for several weeks. I was drafted in 1972, but was discharged before I had to go the “The Nam”. I thank God, I didn’t have to go and my heart aches for the men, women and their love ones who paid the ultimate...
by Charles W. Taylor, Jr. | Oct 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Yesterday I had my one-year checkup at the VA to check on my condition concerning if the cancer had returned. I have had 3 checkups since the operation and had great news each time. Well, I got the call this morning and the results continue to be GREAT!! NO CANCER. I...
by Charles W. Taylor, Jr. | Oct 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
A beautiful day, and yes, adifferentkindofstorybook.com was there! It was a cool and sunny day here in Kentucky. This festival brings in storytellers from across the nation. I took my 88-year-old friend and mentor, Dr. Baute and our 87-year-old friend Charlie Eyers...
