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I am a freelance writer and artist living in New England. I have articles published in Woman's Own Magazine, Parentguide News, Our Journey, Franklin Publishing, London Press, and newspapers. I have poetry published in Womankind Anthology and Our Journey. I have five poetry books published at Amazon.  A series of three Nature Poetry Books titled, One With Nature in New Hampshire, Dreams With Nature and A Walk Through Nature With Heidi Sands.  Another poetry book titled, Hope - with positive inspirational affirmations and a love poetry book titled, Angelic Butterfly filled with 100 Love Poems.  All these are available in paperback.  Some available on kindle.

I like to paint landscape and wildlife oil paintings. I have an art gallery that I open Spring - Fall.  I am also a musician and play piano with over 100 songs written and recorded. If you would like to visit my creative website, please go to http://creativecallings.jigsy.com.

 I fully enjoy this wonderful site and thank everyone for your support here.


Just a note

Blog Posted:5/29/2025 12:27:00 AM
Just a note to thank those who have commented on my poems. I haven't been able to reply to some. I had 2 sudden serious surgeries. One was 7 hours and another 3 hours. I am still in the hospital. I will add things periodically as I can. Thank you . Heidi


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Date: 6/3/2025 7:32:00 PM
All the best for a full recovery Heidi
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Date: 5/31/2025 7:45:00 PM
I am so sorry to hear you are in the hospital. I pray that you heal quickly! Thank you for letting us know. xx
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Date: 5/31/2025 6:09:00 PM
I'm sorry to hear this news, Heidi. I'll keep you in my thoughts. I'm praying for your speedy recovery.
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Date: 5/30/2025 7:28:00 PM
I hope you get better Heidi, wishing you well
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Date: 5/30/2025 8:10:00 AM
Heidi, hope you feel better soon so you can get back to doing what you love.
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Date: 5/30/2025 3:42:00 AM
Heidi, so sorry to hear. Sending you warm get well wishes for a full recovery.
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Date: 5/30/2025 1:46:00 AM
Wishing you all the best, Heidi.
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Date: 5/30/2025 12:15:00 AM
Wishing you well Heidi, hope you feel better soon… Beryl
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Date: 5/29/2025 6:36:00 PM
Sorry to hear that Heidi, I hope you're soon back on your feet. Take care. Tom
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Date: 5/29/2025 5:54:00 PM
Dear Heidi, I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May you have a speedy recovery. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 5/29/2025 2:39:00 PM
Hello Heidi, to my shame I've never read your poetry but all the same I would like to wish you a speedy recovery, and I hope to read some of your poetry soon God willing. Danny
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Date: 5/29/2025 11:21:00 AM
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Heidi! Sometimes, we need to really slow down and take good care of ourselves. May His light shine upon you for healing. Blessings, M.
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Date: 5/29/2025 10:07:00 AM
- Dear Heidi - I'm so sorry to hear that you're sick ... hope you get back on your feet soon ... sending you lots of love and positive energy :) - hugs
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Date: 5/29/2025 8:00:00 AM
Healing light and warm wishes for you Heidi. Stay strong. :)
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Date: 5/29/2025 5:46:00 AM
I'm so sorry to read you are so unwell, they really were long surgery's , but i'm sure you will make a speedy recovery. l take comfort that medical science has come a long way in to-days hospitals, so i'm sure you are in good hands while in hospital. Looking forward to reading your poetry when return. ((hugs ))
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Date: 5/29/2025 4:55:00 AM
My wife has hip replacement surgery tomorrow. Hope your recovery is smooth
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Tom Woody
Date: 5/31/2025 11:14:00 AM
Thx she's home now. Hoping Heidi home too
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Jacqueline Elston
Date: 5/31/2025 7:39:00 AM
Hope yr wife's hip surgery went ok Tom. It's not a nice op :( quite painful after surgery, hope recovery is soon. Sending healing vibes.
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Tom Woody
Date: 5/30/2025 10:30:00 AM
Muzzles are less expensive
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Keith D Trestrail
Date: 5/30/2025 1:43:00 AM
My wife needs lip surgery. The ear muffs ain’t working! Wishing your wife all the best.
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Tom Woody
Date: 5/29/2025 6:26:00 PM
Thx B
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 5/29/2025 5:51:00 PM
Praying all goes well with your wife's hip surgery with a speedy recovery. Hugs, Brandy
Date: 5/29/2025 12:31:00 AM
Wish you a quick and complete recovery, Heidi.
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My Past Blog Posts

 
Just a note
Date Posted: 5/29/2025 12:27:00 AM
Thank you
Date Posted: 3/8/2025 7:02:00 AM
New info
Date Posted: 6/26/2024 3:38:00 PM
Update when I can be here or not
Date Posted: 6/24/2024 4:16:00 PM
Important Update..Toxins. Final evidence. Breaking news.
Date Posted: 6/19/2024 5:56:00 PM
Update
Date Posted: 12/4/2023 11:34:00 AM
Update
Date Posted: 11/21/2023 11:58:00 AM
Important issue with the site
Date Posted: 10/29/2023 11:59:00 AM
Update Again
Date Posted: 10/16/2023 10:19:00 AM
UPDATE
Date Posted: 10/13/2023 9:52:00 AM
Does anyone know what happened to John Hamilton?
Date Posted: 7/4/2023 1:13:00 PM
Update results from testing my yard since Ohio Train Derailment
Date Posted: 7/1/2023 5:32:00 PM
Update: Impact from train derailment and writing
Date Posted: 5/23/2023 8:27:00 AM
Update E Palestine Ohio train derailment impact
Date Posted: 3/23/2023 8:50:00 PM
Ohio Train wreck, toxic plume. Please read my previous blog
Date Posted: 2/18/2023 2:32:00 PM
Ohio Train Wreck
Date Posted: 2/16/2023 11:42:00 PM
Update . More prayers. please and thank you
Date Posted: 1/25/2023 11:11:00 AM
Prayers please
Date Posted: 1/17/2023 9:37:00 PM
Judging contests blind
Date Posted: 11/20/2022 4:53:00 PM
Soup Issues
Date Posted: 6/14/2022 3:50:00 PM
John Hamilton
Date Posted: 8/6/2021 3:54:00 PM
Art Gallery and Art
Date Posted: 8/13/2019 7:16:00 PM
Scamming/fraud
Date Posted: 7/26/2018 7:53:00 PM
Your Purpose In Life Contest
Date Posted: 6/5/2018 11:29:00 AM
Sijo Poem Contest
Date Posted: 5/26/2018 1:02:00 PM

My Recent Poems

Date PostedPoemTitleFormCategories
6/12/2025 Look at the light Rhymeinspirational,life,light,
6/10/2025 Stand Strong Rhymelife,strength,
6/9/2025 Look at the light Free verseappreciation,change,life,
6/9/2025 In an Instant Free versechange,health,
5/18/2025 Canopy Swing Rhymefun,peace,
5/13/2025 She helped me surmount Rhymeappreciation,friend,
5/13/2025 He's a kind neighbor Rhymecare,humanity,nice,
5/10/2025 Robin Eggs Haikubird,home,
5/8/2025 To Fly Rhymedream,flying,freedom,
5/8/2025 Brother, I can't do this Free verseangst,family,
5/7/2025 A chance to change Terzanellechange,inspirational,life
5/6/2025 Nourish Yourself Free versecare,inspirational,
5/5/2025 Lack of closure Free verseangst,forgiveness,
5/5/2025 Royal Haikubeautiful,bird,
5/3/2025 Taking Action Free versefun,life,time,
5/3/2025 Promise Free versebetrayal,hurt,loss,
5/3/2025 Kind Gesture Chokacare,giving,inspiration,
5/2/2025 Blooming Lessons Monokubeautiful,growth,inspirat
5/2/2025 Sailing Rhymeboat,sky,
5/1/2025 Light's Renewal Rhymeinspirational,light,time,
5/1/2025 Runner Rhymeangst,loss,relationship,
5/1/2025 Peace and beauty begin the day Kyrielleappreciation,beauty,morni
4/30/2025 A catch Haikubird,food,
4/29/2025 Spring Opportunity Acrosticinspiration,spring,
4/29/2025 Dancing with Daisies Terzanelleappreciation,beauty,chang
4/28/2025 Calm Ninettepeace,river,
4/28/2025 Beautiful Lessons Sijoendurance,motivation,moun
4/26/2025 Flash of brightness Free versebeautiful,bird,color,
4/22/2025 The old and new Enclosed Rhymechange,freedom,peace,
4/19/2025 Old Tunes Haikufun,music,
4/14/2025 Rosy Cheeks Haikubird,color,happiness,
4/13/2025 Cleansing Sijochange,courage,life,succe
4/13/2025 Robin Ninettebird,morning,song,
4/13/2025 Forgiveness Nonetforgiveness,freedom,
4/11/2025 Purpose Free verseinspiration,life,
4/11/2025 Horse Reins Monokuimagination,introspection
4/10/2025 In playground of imagination Free versefun,life,memory,
4/9/2025 Shining on life Monokulife,light,moon,
4/9/2025 Lessons from birds Enclosed Rhymebird,inspirational,motiva
4/9/2025 Celebration Ethereeencouraging,inspirational
4/8/2025 Stepping Stone Free verseappreciation,change,home,
4/8/2025 Winter wonderland in spring Free versebeauty,peace,snow,
4/7/2025 Enlightment Narrativeinspiration,life,motivati
4/6/2025 Time for the best Free versechange,faith,time,
4/4/2025 God's Creation Free verseappreciation,creation,nat
4/3/2025 What makes you feel Monokudeep,loss,pain,
4/3/2025 Serpents, scorpions, owls Rhymeendurance,life,motivation
4/3/2025 Abundance Free verseappreciation,life,light,
4/2/2025 I am a tree, waiting to meet you Personificationinspiration,mountains,tre
3/30/2025 Birdsongs in the snow Haikubird,snow,song,
3/28/2025 Broken Wind Chime Free versebeautiful,creation,music,
3/28/2025 Creation's Gift Free verseappreciation,beautiful,cr
3/26/2025 The Beautiful Midnight Sky Rhymebeautiful,night,peace,sta
3/25/2025 Gray Stillness Rhymeappreciation,inspiration,
3/24/2025 Surprises in Spring Acrosticbeauty,nature,spring,
3/23/2025 Paradise Rhymefate,home,peace,
3/19/2025 So many times Rhymeinspirational,life,love,
3/13/2025 Open Door Rhymeappreciation,change,inspi
3/11/2025 Flow of Goodness Rhymeappreciation,giving,life,
3/10/2025 The Snake Free verseanimal,feelings,perspecti
3/9/2025 Pleasant Lessons Enclosed Rhymelife,peace,
3/8/2025 The Storm Clears Free versechange,inspirational,moti
3/7/2025 Still waters Free versebeauty,peace,water,
3/6/2025 Positive Space Enclosed Rhymenature,peace,
3/6/2025 Early Morning Haikumorning,nature,snow,
2/11/2025 Circus Free verseintrospection,life,streng
2/11/2025 Senses Haikumoon,night,snow,
2/8/2025 Races or Peace Haikulife,peace,
2/8/2025 Choices Made Haikulife,snow,
2/6/2025 Falling Thoughts Enclosed Rhymehope,snow,
1/15/2025 Angst in the night Rhymeangst,night,
1/13/2025 Crested Mountain Enclosed Rhymebeauty,mountains,peace,wi
1/11/2025 Delicate Dreams Free versedream,inspirational,
1/10/2025 Observer Rhymelove,moon,star,
1/10/2025 Realization Free versehome,introspection,mounta
1/5/2025 Sunset Dreams Rhymeday,dream,sunset,
1/3/2025 To Shine Rhymechange,dark,light,winter,
1/3/2025 Landing Haikuabortion,bird,snow,winter
12/22/2024 Single Player Band Rhymehome,longing,lost,
12/11/2024 Angel in the snow Rhymeangel,introspection,winte
10/14/2024 Not all is lost Rhymeautumn,inspirational,ligh
10/12/2024 Thank you for today Rhymeappreciation,day,time,
10/11/2024 The Right Path Rhymeappreciation,introspectio
10/11/2024 Sweet Child Free verseappreciation,child,streng
10/10/2024 Nature's Lesson Chokaappreciation,autumn,beaut
10/10/2024 Standing Free verseinspirational,introspecti
10/9/2024 One way streets Free versechange,feelings,life,
10/8/2024 Nourishment Free versecare,inspiration,introspe
10/7/2024 Prayers Rise Above Free versefaith,storm,
10/6/2024 Positive Messages Rhymebird,flying,hope,inspirat
10/5/2024 The gifts of change Rhymeappreciation,change,color
9/29/2024 Autumn Acrosticappreciation,autumn,color
9/19/2024 A smile that never fades Rhymecolor,light,peace,sky,
9/17/2024 Flock of Geese Haikubird,car,sound,
8/31/2024 The Whispers of Autumn Sonnetautumn,dream,sound,
8/26/2024 There is something about evening Free verseappreciation,inspiration,
8/22/2024 Peace in the sky Haikubird,peace,sky,
8/22/2024 Too Many Rules Haikufreedom,loss,
8/22/2024 August Evening Haikuaugust,autumn,
8/15/2024 I walk alone Free verseangst,change,life,

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Fav Poems

PoemTitleFormCategories
Moment of Truth Dramatic Verseperspective,philosophy,tr
Sunrise Yellow and Gold Quatrainsun,
Below a Silver Moon Rhymemoon,
The Night Free versecity,night,
Things New and Old Free verseblessing,religious,spirit
Witch and Warlock Light Versefunny,humor,humorous,poli
Let Me Show You the World Lyricbeauty,blessing,
In a Word Versegod,love,spiritual,truth,
Union Free verselove,passion,
I Was a Soldier Rhymeanger,angst,betrayal,conf
Beauty Free versebeauty,love,
Sky Dancing Free verseallusion,bird,dance,love,
Grow Wings Rhymeblue,change,loneliness,na
When I Think About You Odelonely,lost love,smile,so
Little Wren Rhymebird,nature,song,
She's Beautiful Light Versebeautiful,women,
Meretricious Spirit Didacticbetrayal,emotions,feeling
Me Myself and I Rhymeabuse,child abuse,
Courage Free versecourage,
A Great Commotion Rhymebird,nature,
Beauty That Surrounds Free verselove,nature,
The Art of Living Free verseinspiration,life,
The Last Slice Light Versefood,fun,humor,humorous,
Rejoice This Noel Lyricchristian,christmas,
The Butterfly Quatrainchange,dedication,inspira
I Believe Rhymeanger,faith,loss,
My Dog Rhymebest friend,dog,love,
Dancing Dragonflies Rhymeinsect,nature,
Forever Blessed Proseblessing,christian,father
A Summers Walk Rhymenature,summer,sun,
The Gift of Christmas Quatrainchristmas,love,religious,
Just Keep Holding On Lyriccourage,depression,encour
Life Is For the Living Sonnetangel,death,grief,
Summers Day Coupletbeautiful,summer,
Don'T Regret This Life Rhymeinspiration,life,
The Rainy Day Pantoumcolor,image,poems,rain,
Melanie Rhymecharacter,courage,enduran
Love Is Actually-A Dreamer's Dream Rispettodesire,feelings,love,
Nature Heals Free versedark,inspiration,nature,
Winter's Easing Rhymewinter,
God Loves Us All - the Linked Style Free versefaith,hope,inspirational,
A World of Good Rhymelife,
no poet am I - Coupletblessing,faith,inspiratio
Cosmic Radio Free versecommunity,love,spiritual,
Lord Help Me To Grasp That Fact Rhymegod,inspiration,life,love
Catch the Wave Light Verseinspirational,
Come Live With Me In Miracle House Rhymefantasy,
What Is Love Free verselove,rain,
The Song Rhymelife,
Embracing a Dream Coupletbeautiful,emotions,feelin
Blowing the Wind Light Verseappreciation,nature,peace
Dancing On a Saturday Night Balladdance,happiness,health,
Collaboration Contest Rhymelove,
Last Orphan of the Truth Rhymetruth,
Quit Yer Bellyachin' Light Versehumor,people,satire,sick,
Drink a Slice of Sea Rhymemoon,sea,uplifting,
Thanksgiving Day Sonnetappreciation,thanksgiving
Friendship and Trust Lanternefriendship,trust,
Only the Soul Knows: Blank verseallegory,analogy,emotions
Robin Ponders Lanterneanimal,bird,nature,
Seeds For Peace Sonnet Collaboration With Silent One Italian Sonnetpeace,
Fly Like An Eagle: Tankaallegory,animal,bird,spir
Sight Unseen Free verseabsence,imagery,longing,p
Slow Colors Free verselove,moon,stars,
Suite Seasons Free versebeauty,how i feel,life,sa
Hate's Eviction Lanternehate,life,love,
Skipping Past Daisies Rhymelove,
Spirit of the Eagle Narrativenative american,spiritual
Not Alone Free versefear,growing up,hope,hurt
Cocoon Lyricmuse,nature,spiritual,
Leading Me To Sunday Free versejourney,love,memory,missi
Butterflies of Beauty Rhymebutterfly,nature,
An Awakening Crystallinehope,
Christmas In a Box Rhymechristmas,
Not One Word Versedream,imagery,love,sleep,
Little Trout Rhymefish,nature,
Live Dreams Monokudream,future,truth,
Last Sound Heard Versehope,sound,spiritual,visi
- White and Curly - Tankabeauty,nature,spring,
Soothing Light Free versefaith,hope,
Mountains of Your Dreams Rhymemountains,nature,
Real Men Cry Dramatic Versecry,jesus,spiritual,truth
God Is Great Lyriccelebration,devotion,god,
Reality's Banned Quatrainbeautiful,color,imagery,i
Slowly Free verselove,
Resounding Haikumoon,nature,sound,
Caring For An Autistic Soul Rhymebest friend,blessing,chil
A Twinkle In the Sky Rhymeintrospection,life,self,
Be a Light Free verseinspiration,
All I Am Free verselonging,
Footsteps In the Hall Iambic Pentameterdesire,longing,lost love,
Daisy Chain Free versechildren,culture,love,spi
The Great Web: Coupletanalogy,death,flower,life
Butterflies of Beauty Free versebeautiful,beauty,butterfl
Anne Tankabeach,water,
When You Are Alone Lyricchild,love,Lullaby,
Never Forgotten Free versememory,
The Full Moon Makes Faces Tonight Coupletallegory,beautiful,fantas
Walk Into the Stars Free verseanalogy,faith,religious,s
Americans Free verseamerica,inspirational,

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Richard Lamoureux Canada Flag Canada Read
Betty Harp Butler United States Flag United States Read
David Bose United States Flag United States Read
Daniel Turner United States Flag United States Read
Vincent Flannery United States Flag United States Read
Francis J Grasso United States Flag United States Read
Gary Bateman Germany Flag Germany Read
Mike Hauser United States Flag United States Read
Paul Callus Malta Flag Malta Read
Brian Minisce United States Flag United States Read
Anne-Lise Andresen Norway Flag Norway Read
Phil Capitano Canada Flag Canada Read
Emile Pinet Canada Flag Canada Read
Freddie Robinson Jr. United States Flag United States Read
White Wolf Australia Flag Australia Read
Charlie Smith United States Flag United States Read
Maurice Yvonne Canada Flag Canada Read
Barry Stebbings United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Gary Smith United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Roy Pett United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
John Hamilton Canada Flag Canada Read
Tom Wright United States Flag United States Read
Pete Yuhas United States Flag United States Read
Jeremy Smith United States Flag United States Read
Dean Wood United States Flag United States Read
Mike Gentile United States Flag United States Read
Teddy Kimathi Kenya Flag Kenya Read
Akkina Downing Micronesia, Federated States Of Flag Micronesia, Federated States Of Read
Lenna Walker United States Flag United States Read
Arthur Vaso Canada Flag Canada Read
Dale Gregory Cozart United States Flag United States Read
Alfred Berggren United States Flag United States Read
Arturo Michael United States Flag United States Read
James Marshall Goff United States Flag United States Read
Joseph May United States Flag United States Read
Klio Tsitsikroni United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Joanna Daniel India Flag India Read
John Anderson Australia Flag Australia Read
Darlene De Beaulieu Canada Flag Canada Read
Russell Sivey United States Flag United States Read
Demetrios Trifiatis Greece Flag Greece Read
Vijay Pandit United States Flag United States Read
Eve Roper United States Flag United States Read
M. L. Kiser United States Flag United States Read
Carol B. Canada Flag Canada Read
John Fleming United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Chris Green United States Flag United States Read
MD Johnson United States Flag United States Read
Silent One United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Alexis Y. United States Flag United States Read
Michael E. Harris United States Flag United States Read
Harry Horsman Australia Flag Australia Read
Frederic Parker United States Flag United States Read
Susan Gentry United States Flag United States Read
Charles Messina United States Flag United States Read
Chuck Melugin United States Flag United States Read
DM Babbit United States Flag United States Read
Lunita Blanca United States Flag United States Read
Sandra L. Weiss United States Flag United States Read
Winged Warrior Canada Flag Canada Read
Kale Brereton Canada Flag Canada Read
Joshua Madubuike Nigeria Flag Nigeria Read
Curtis Moorman United States Flag United States Read
Maxie Macdonald South Africa Flag South Africa Read
Warren Doll United States Flag United States Read
Quoth Theraven United States Flag United States Read
Wren Rushing United States Flag United States Read
Bobby May United States Flag United States Read
Michael Wise United States Flag United States Read
Connie Marcum Wong United States Flag United States Read
Phyllis Babcock Canada Flag Canada Read
Ann Gilmour United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Allen Beilschmidt Sr. United States Flag United States Read
Edmund Strempfl Australia Flag Australia Read
Timothy Mcguire United States Flag United States Read
Panagiota Romios United States Flag United States Read
W.A. Cholt Ireland Flag Ireland Read
Robert L. Hinshaw United States Flag United States Read
Jenish Somadas Saudi Arabia Flag Saudi Arabia Read
James Swartz United States Flag United States Read
Mark Koplin United States Flag United States Read
Michelo Mweetwa Zambia Flag Zambia Read
P.M. Richter Canada Flag Canada Read
Sam Kauffman United States Flag United States Read
David Walker United States Flag United States Read
Beryl Edmonds United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
T.Nicole Williams United States Flag United States Read
Peter Dome United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Paul Murray United States Flag United States Read
Peter Rees United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
David Mchattie Canada Flag Canada Read
Kenneth Cheney United States Flag United States Read
Robert James Liguori United States Flag United States Read
Michael Tor United States Flag United States Read
Ken Rone United States Flag United States Read
Marilene Evans United States Flag United States Read
Lindsay Laurie Australia Flag Australia Read
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