Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Mary Stoots. A Serendipitous Friend. She is in a wheelchair, but she exudes confidence, ability, And the possibility that she might levitate at any moment. I met her in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, at the Historical Society, When I donated the Ohio Tartan Stone to be housed in their facility. We went to a lunch at a local tasty-menued establishment, The beginning of our verbal interactions about many local subjects. Mary has a wry sense of humor, flavored with wisdom, And an understanding of the situation. Compiling Newsletters, outreach, hosting, And organizing history field trips, She is confident and authoritative-sounding With her no-nonsense voice. When I feel a need to be in Mary's aura of strength, I dial Ohio and enjoy a flowing conversation To share my joy and outlook on life. Frank Maurer 17 July 2023 1945 Hours.