Bio James

James Church, writing, tennis, playing with great grandkids Brother of John, Gene and Florence (all deceased) Lover of my bride, Marie of 64 years, son Larry, daughter Pam Who feels old in body, young in spirit, yet ambitious though an octogenarian Who fears snakes, earth quakes and inadvertently stepping on toes Who would like to see Israel, my book as a best seller, and another flea market Resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma Tate

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Space Cadet

Date: 11/12/2016 12:34:00 AM

Enjoying your poems, Mr. Tate. Thank you for sharing, W.

James Tate
Date: 11/12/2016 6:41:00 PM

Wesley, I so much appreciate your comments.

Jack Horne

Date: 11/7/2015 1:55:00 PM

good to know you better - wonderful to be young in spirit. i literally keep stepping on toes, lol

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/11/2012 4:08:00 PM

Like your Bio..So are you in your 80 or is your bride in her 80?...You have some very real fears no irrational ones..Enjoyed reading this eve..Thanks for stopping by...Sara

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 12/2/2012 5:07:00 PM

Hi James , thanks for the comment, are you interested in space? Love your bio by the way. I did one but more of a spoof one as is my nature xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/23/2012 5:33:00 PM

Hello James, a wonderful bio,,, sorry about your losses... and tell Marie, that feeling young is the only way to live. Thank you for your kind comment... xox...pd

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 10/23/2012 3:23:00 PM

James, a wonderful write you have penned. Congratulations on your win. I know you already, I enjoyed the read~ Caryl

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/23/2012 1:35:00 PM

Nice to meet you - well written. :) Have a nice afternoon. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday

Date: 10/22/2012 8:21:00 PM

Short, transparent and very honest as I like it. Rare, people like you, good James! "Lover of my bride": happy you and happy is she. God bless you and your beautiful family, and best wishes for your book and other wishes. Great work, indeed. Thank you for inspiring. Love, Hanitra

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/9/2012 6:02:00 PM

nice to meet you and congrats on your win!

Lee Ramage

Date: 10/9/2012 2:23:00 PM

HI James, so nice to get to know you. I can empathize with feeling old in body and young in spirit. Nice lines. I have seen Israel, beautiful clean cities, but a bit scary. Good luck with your wishes. take care Lee

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/9/2012 11:43:00 AM

Congratulations on your super placement in my "Life These Days" (Bio Form) contest James. Love, Carol