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About Gordon DeLand

Author, speaker, ex-Navy and ex-preacher and ex-several other things. Grew up in the wilderness of Madison County, New York State. Officially retired, currently residing near Dallas TX but have lived on all four coasts and Hawaii. Maybe someday I'll retire back to New York. But not yet.

Christmas Elf

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Gordon DeLand

It’s unsettling, to say the least. He’s crouched under the Christmas tree, arms wrapped tightly around his knees, pressed close to the lower branches. At first glance, you might mistake him for a misplaced decoration or some enormous stuffed toy. … Continue reading →

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I will die

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Gordon DeLand

I, I will die in this social wilderness, probably alone. My bones and my skin will be lost from view. And there are those who knew me in the past who will shake their head and say and say, He … Continue reading →

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Something New

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Gordon DeLand

So, life has slowed down enough to get some editing done. Here, FINALLY, is the beginning of the sequel to Down Cellar. Let me know that you think? Thanks. UpStairs Chapter One It was seven minutes after noon and the … Continue reading →

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After the Blasting Heat

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Gordon DeLand

I haven’t forgotten. But it’s been hot. For two months, the Dallas/Ft Worth suffered through triple digit heat almost every day. One Hundred degrees, or more. Hot. Depressingly hot. Add to that the change of season (post-solstice) bringing my S.A.D. … Continue reading →

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Marching On

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Gordon DeLand

This is kind of a resurrection, maybe. I’ve been away from this blog so long it might seem like it to some of you. I’ve been on Instagram, if you follow me there, and that has become somewhat of a … Continue reading →

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Another Story for You

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Gordon DeLand

I do actually write. But other things have drawn me far away from this habit, this outlet. At the moment, I am enjoying a short break from the daily rush, and am publishing a few stories. Most of these were … Continue reading →

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October is the Month

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Gordon DeLand

Change is in the air. Change of season from Summer to Autumn. Changes at the House. Changes in our Society. And hopefully some positive ones here at gordondeland.com. Change of SeasonThis is my writing season, first beginning in early July … Continue reading →

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Micro Fiction

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Gordon DeLand

Its been so long since I updated, here’s some fresh fiction, just to prove I still write!  -*-*-*-  The Plague They wanted compliance,  so the Cure was mandatory. That turned out to be just the First Wave. I wouldn’t take … Continue reading →

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…and a YEAR later…

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Gordon DeLand

Yes, it’s been a year. More than a year, actually. And quite a year it has been. For me, things have significantly changed. Work The old job ended. A new one began and ran just about a full year before … Continue reading →

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