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“A Soldier’s Farewell” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo, excerpt from first published poetry book, “Roses Amidst Thorns”
Posted in A Soldier Leaving His Love, tagged Arts, God, Literature, memory, Music, Poetry, Racing thoughts, Texas on August 13, 2013| Leave a Comment »
“I Believe In America” copyright 2011 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Believing in America, Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged American Thoughts by an Honorable Veteran, Believing in America, Business, Environment, God, History, Honoring our Country, Land Trusts, Lord, Obama needs to be Impeached, Organizations, Texas, United States, We need a President not a Dictator on August 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »
“In The End, Evil Defeats Itself” copyright 2010 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poetry, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged Bible, Death, Defeating Evil in your Life, Facebook, God, Lord, Patience, Religion and Spirituality, Texas on August 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »

“The Lord Defeats my Enemies Thru Michael who brings Death and Destruction to their doors…..Bless the Lord’s name, be in awe in the power of his angel.”
Whale Watching in Howe Sound
Posted in One of my favorite WordPress Sites, tagged Discovery Channel, Hunting, Killer whale, Shark, Shark Week, Tara Reid, Whale, Whale shark on August 10, 2013| 3 Comments »
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Whale Watching in Howe Sound — A Perfect Day Trip!
The Village of Horseshoe Bay is the perfect place to spend a day. It is a quick 20-minute drive from Downtown Vancouver. Getting there is easy; leaving is difficult. You will not want to leave this coastal paradise. The natural beauty of this charming seaside village is impressive. This unique thriving community at the entrance to Howe Sound has cafés, ice cream parlors, a marina, a pub, restaurants, and shops filled with Canadiana gifts and crafts made by local artisans. Wander from shop to shop and then park yourself on a bench and rest a while with an iced coffee or ice cream. The view is stunning.
Sewell’s Marina
The village has something for everyone. If you are interested in sea kayaking, boating, scuba diving, or fishing, you can do that too. Rent a speedboat at Sewell’s Marina to…
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"I Want To Be IN LOVE Again" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Arts, God, Online Writing, Poetry, relationships, Remembering being in Love, Romance, Texas, That mysterious feeling of being in love, The wonderful feeling of being in love, Word on August 10, 2013| Leave a Comment »
"Memory" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns" (Note: to be considered PG13)
Posted in Poetry, The Passions of Love, Winner of Collin County Texas Poetry Award, tagged a binding of hearts, a connection of all our souls, A love poem by a McKinney Texas poet, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Poets' charity programs, A non-profit fund raising opportunity for the Collin County area of Texas, Poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who, Winning Poet of the Collin County Texas Poetry Contest on August 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »
"The Abuser" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in A Poem about an Abuser of Woman, Uncategorized, tagged Abuser, Arts, Game, God, Jesus, Online Writing, Poetry, Religion and Spirituality, Texas, The Abuser on August 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »
“Quality Hay Sales Suspended” copyright 2013, John J. Rigo, Silver Star Winery of Texas
Posted in Hay Sales Suspended in Henderson County Texas, tagged Agriculture and Forestry, Business, Eustace Texas, Feeds Minerals Supplements, Hay, Livestock, Silver Star, Texas on August 5, 2013| Leave a Comment »
We regret the suspension of our hay sales. The continued drought has changed the market condidtions for our fine product. Our hay will go back on sale to the market on the first of October. Thank you for your support.






A Banner Day, “Over 40,000 Hits” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, Texas’ Poet
Posted in A Banner Christmas Holiday Day with Over 34000 hits!, A Banner Day of 37000 hits, A Banner Day of 40000 hits on WordPress, A Great WordPress Poetry Site, A Texas' Poetry Site at 36000 hits, Poetry, tagged Arts, Commentary (magazine), Eustace, Eustace Texas, Gun Barrel City in Texas, Gun Barrel City Texas, Henderson County, Henderson County Texas, Literature, Nation, Online Writing, Poetry, Texas, Texas' Poetry Site, United States, WordPress on August 15, 2013| 2 Comments »
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As of August 15th, 2013, the “Texas‘ Poetry Site” reached another milestone of 40,000 plus hits. My deepest thanks and appreciation to the WordPress family, and all those who share my spiritual poetry work, as well as my Texas’ Commentary posts regarding my new communities in Henderson County, Texas, Eustace, Texas, Gun Barrel City, Texas and the Nation.
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