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I was born in the City of Angels with the Pacific Ocean within scent. This was a city of diversity and my home until my parents moved to the temperate forest gardens of Oregon with less diversity. Oregon and Los Angeles at the time were like oil and water so I was recognizably different from others, at least in thought.

My grandparents had a great influence on me, and I believe that everyone strives to do their best for the environment they live in, and those who make an effort in life deserve a chance. 

I feel we forget that we are one people regardless of race or heritage. We bleed the same. I struggle with those who believe the end with justify the means; that is so not true, our journey in life matters, I feel some way we are responsible for one another.

My journey to live has not been crowning, realizing that I made a lot of mistakes on my journey and I have tried not to repeat them. I believe just because I personally believe in something, it does not make me right and others wrong… I am open to other ideas as long they are pure and genuine, I can change my mind if it makes sense.

I have trouble witnessing people taking advantage of others, and the same for those taking advance of systems. I was taught that honor and integrity are gifts, and once you lose them, they are lost forever. I have tried to live my life honestly with transparency and no hidden agendas. What you see is what you get, but I try to be open and reserve the right to change my mind if it makes sense. I am not always right, I still make mistakes

As a parent, I tried to teach my children to be who they are. To be happy with life, and their career choices are theirs to make.  Find a job where your passion leads you and you will be successful. It’s important to remember that being happy is being successful. 

I believe that all influences in life are opportunities to learn and grow, they are for a purpose and I try to separate those conflicting influences with respect for what they are. My belief is we should be able to choose how we live our lives, as long as one does not harm anyone or infringe on the rights of others...we are all responsible for our choices in the end. Most importantly, I believe in Jesus Christ and his philosophy of compassion, equality, inclusion, forgiveness, tolerance, peace, and most importantly love. I am still work in progress here living life with my best friend in life, my wife.


Edward J. Ebbs - April 11. 2015


Inspired by a poetry contest, Bio of a Poet

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Date: 4/26/2015 4:29:00 PM
Hi Ed, Yes I like the thanks, and the little note you left on one of my poems a week ago. I am here, once every three days or so.. Perhaps I have more time on the weekends. I don't forget all the good poets on this site. Thanks for the nice reply. LINDA
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Edward Ebbs
Date: 4/26/2015 9:36:00 PM
Was just checking up on you :)
Date: 4/26/2015 12:26:00 AM
Hi ED, Congratulations on your "Bio of a Poet" WIN!!! LINDA
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Edward Ebbs
Date: 4/26/2015 8:02:00 AM
Thank you Linda :)
Date: 4/21/2015 4:32:00 AM
"We are all one people", i loved this line and your Bio brother, Congs, on this piece
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Emmanuel Brian Oule
Date: 4/21/2015 11:08:00 PM
So welcome brother, always
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Edward Ebbs
Date: 4/21/2015 10:07:00 PM
Thank you my friend :)
Date: 4/20/2015 3:31:00 PM
We continue to learn throughout life's journey and every experience, both good and bad, teaches us something... I enjoyed this genuine and heartfelt write, Ed. Your heart is definitely in the right place! Congrats on your win, as well!
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Edward Ebbs
Date: 4/20/2015 9:52:00 PM
Thank You Kelly :)
Date: 4/19/2015 8:17:00 AM
Hi Ed, love your bio and the great things you believe in and stand for, and I am so pleased to learn more about you. Pleased to see you on the winner's list! Sandra
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Edward Ebbs
Date: 4/20/2015 9:51:00 PM
Thank you muchly :)
Date: 4/19/2015 7:16:00 AM
Dropping back with my congrats Ed:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Edward Ebbs
Date: 4/19/2015 7:47:00 AM
Hugs from Jan are always well received, thank you :)
Date: 4/18/2015 11:45:00 PM
wow, Ed. this is a very well written Bio, and I can see you were raised by goodly parents to end up with such strong ethics. I love your ideals. I am not so strong in all of them myself but I believe in them too. Congrats. I don't know what placement you got but this was a bio deserving of a high win.
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Edward Ebbs
Date: 4/19/2015 7:46:00 AM
Thank you muchly Andrea :)
Date: 4/18/2015 10:53:00 PM
Congrats on your win Ed. Thank you for entering my contest.
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Edward Ebbs
Date: 4/19/2015 7:46:00 AM
Thank you Tammy and than you for this contest...it gave us opportunities to learn about each other :)
Date: 4/13/2015 7:38:00 AM
Ed, I am so happy to know more about you," the look" made me chuckle because my mother had that one down perfect, just one look and I knew I was doing something wrong, I like your values and your last line that you are a work in progress, 7, best of luck in the contest with this amazing bio and thanks for visiting my poem, the garden picnic, btw, it is no longer unfinished
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Edward Ebbs
Date: 4/15/2015 2:37:00 PM
Thank you Broken :)
Date: 4/13/2015 5:24:00 AM
Ditto... In my family, we inherited a "look" of the family matriarch...very stern and it is a constant source of frustration, as we are often mis-interpreted, because of this, "look". It took a long time to realize that I must overcome the, "look". An excellent bio.
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Edward Ebbs
Date: 4/13/2015 6:16:00 AM
Thank you :)
Date: 4/11/2015 6:17:00 PM
This is a very thoughtful Bio. The look you described made me smile. I too avoided spanking our son, he tells me he doesn't like my mad calm voice. Over the years it has proved to be effective and he has turned into a wonderful thoughtful man. Jesus has been kind to bless us in this way. Good luck in the contest.
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Edward Ebbs
Date: 4/12/2015 6:06:00 PM
Thank You Richard!
Date: 4/11/2015 1:10:00 PM
This is so enriching. Thanks for sharing your inspiring bio. Truly a gem.
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Edward Ebbs
Date: 4/11/2015 4:24:00 PM
Thank you Nandita :)
Date: 4/11/2015 12:20:00 PM
Ed this is such an open and honest bio -telling us your strengths and weaknesses your likes and dislikes. I think many of us can relate to a lot of the things you say - I love the line 'Life did not come with an instruction book' I am glad it doesn't as it is what makes us unique as people and we can learn from the experiences we share. Good luck in the contest a 7 from me:-) Hugs jan xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 4/11/2015 4:27:00 PM
None of us get through unscathed Ed:-) hugs Jan xx
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Edward Ebbs
Date: 4/11/2015 4:23:00 PM
Thank you Jan, the journey has not been without bruises :)
Date: 4/11/2015 11:05:00 AM
a great story of one's life !!! A very inspirational bio... well done, Ed.. worth the share!!! ^_6
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Edward Ebbs
Date: 4/11/2015 4:22:00 PM
Thank you for your kind words :)
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