Rick Sikes – Jan Sikes

May 1, 2021

As long as there is one person on earth who remembers you…

As long as there is one person left alive on earth who remembers you, you are never completely gone. James Richard (Rick) Sikes 8-5-35 to 5-1-09 Excerpt from 'TIL DEATH DO US PART: “Aren’t they the people who help you die?” Luke asked. The doctor’s voice was quiet. “Yes.” “We’ll talk about it all.” “Fine. …

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April 25, 2021

Twelve Years Ago Today

One of my favorite pictures taken at the Horseshoe Casino in April, 2006. It was the first time Rick had seen Willie Nelson in over thirty years, and what a reunion that was! I woke up this morning with my heart in a vice. How, after twelve years, can the pain still be so severe? …

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April 26, 2020March 3, 2026

I almost let it get away – April – National Poetry Month

I am thrilled to announce the two winners of the book giveaway from this post!! Congratulatiaons to Yvette Calleiro and to Vashti Q! Your books will be on the way soon! I would be remiss if I let this special month get away without celebrating a very beautiful book of poetry and art. After I …

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January 19, 2020March 3, 2026

A Hundred Miles of River – Rick Sikes

I am out of town this weekend and am turning off comments for this post, but I wanted to share something that I think is pretty special with you. I made the decision (a hard choice) to pull down Rick's website at the end of 2019. It was strictly due to the amount it was …

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April 21, 2019March 3, 2026

Etchings In Stone

I'll never forget coming home from work one evening in 2002, to find Rick excited about a new song project. We were in the planning stages for his new CD, "Etchings In Stone," and he wanted someone to collaborate with him in writing the title track. He'd reached out to several of his songwriter friends, …

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April 18, 2019March 3, 2026

A Story of Love and Time

A STORY OF LOVE AND TIME BY RICK SIKES I can’t tell you why men write and I have been thinking pretty hard on it these past few hours. It could be a man finds something inside of him so damn beautiful that he wants to get it down on paper before it slips …

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February 17, 2019

Willie

Because I couldn't make my blog post until after last night happened, it's late going up. Let me explain. As most of you know, I work for a music magazine, Buddy, The Original Texas Music Magazine. Along with that comes a few perks now and then. Last night I had two free tickets to a …

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February 13, 2019

My Valentine Story – 1989

Happy Valentine's Day tomorrow everyone! If you have a partner, I hope you take time to let them know how much you love and appreciate them. One event in life can take them, or you, away. Image via Pixabay My Valentine Story starts on February 13, 1989. Rick and I were preparing for open heart …

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January 30, 2019March 3, 2026

Discovery – Poetry and Art

It's been a while since I did any self-promotion. I do love supporting other authors and music artists. It makes me happy when I can help spread the word about the work of another. But, today, I want to talk about a book that I am probably the proudest of, out of all of my …

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January 30, 2019

Discovery – Poetry and Art

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