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Forward Motion in Today
I found out a self evident fact this morning at about five-thirty. I used to run. I like running. Last year I tore something in my knee and quit. When I went to get back in shape this year, I fig...
“I watch these goats we have. They eat until they are not hungry, and then they lay down until they are hungry again. “Nothing ever occurs to them. They have no goals, no aspirations. A goat will...
And when they were up they were up. in Today
Looking for one of those “You are here.” icons on the map. If you were to ask how I was doing I would have to tell you I just don’t know. Life is spinning in circles and I am getting sucked into ...
And he shall reign forever and ever in Today
Handel’s Messiah
All Good Things in Today
Today everything ends and everything begins. Where we go from here, I do not know. My life is no longer my own. Let us hope we make it full circle, stronger, better, renewed. You can do it. I kno...
I saw it and therefore I hope. It’s not gone. I pray to God it doesn’t go. Give me time. Please. his can’t be it.
Not Happening in Things We Don't Speak Of
For those questioning whether “they” are eliminating social security, the answer is no. If by they, you mean Trump. This is low brow fearmongering by Dems, trotted out every election year. Feel f...
Staying busy is an art. Planning out the day and the future. I refuse to lay down and quit, so the question becomes what is next? Practical steps to get resettled, but also hobbies, events, inter...
It’s Monday. Another week started. Time seems to have slowed down. I feel like I have more time to do things which is weird because time is the enemy. It’s like a slow motion car crash where ever...
Baby Steps in Today
First the fish. Then the chickens. Next dad. Helps to have a plan.
Who am I to disagree? in Today
I had my first dream about everything this morning. Two separate scenarios where I had lost all control and everyone I cared about or should care about me turned on me and took her side. Simple s...
Is there a word for being productive, but moving in the wrong direction? I’m sure the Germans could help us out with that.
Then sings my soul in Today
Lying comfortably in the pre-dawn light, listening to the soft patter of raindrops on the window. Light flashes against the shade followed lately by a lingering, playful rumble. My pleas whisper ...
Crisis Averted in Today
Got on the scales this morning and happily saw I’m dropping to the next decade by weekend’s end. Spent all morning craving a Sonic burrito, the one with jalapenos. It was right around the corner ...
There's within my heart a melody. in Today
God is good. I am going through what is arguably the worst event of my life. I have no idea how this ends and it may not end up the way I want it to end. I am helpless to control it other than t...
Good Question in Today
The sun pushes in with its brilliant, sweet, yellow smile. It beckons and points outside where the wind waits to play and tease. Childhood friends stopping in for a visit. Wondering why I am stil...
Crossroads in Today
I am at the point of decision, paused, pensive, hesitant A crossroads. So many crossroads. More aptly described as a nexus. Which direction? What considerations? What might lie ahead? It occurs ...
Give a Penny, Take a Penny in Today
The downside to an isolated, defensive, introverted position is that you lose out on what others have to offer. Sure you might shut out the negative or the contrary or the uncomfortable, but what...
The Long Way Around in Today
I have never been the charismatic, charming guy. In my younger days, when I tried to be that guy, I would fail and people would avoid me. I learned to keep my head down and build relationships on...
In the inimitable, whimsical words of Shel Silverstein: What to do? What to do? This book is forty years overdue. I admit that it’s mine, but I can’t pay the fine. Should I turn it in or hide it...
More Elbow Grease in Today
I never had patience for priming the pump when I was a child. Spoiled with modern technology, I didn’t understand why the pump didn’t work when I wanted it to do so. There’s a bucket there? That’...
I hesitate. I tremble. I step forward with uncharacteristic uncertainty. Back and forth I pace, wanting, waiting, stopping, continuing. Anger bubbles up at the question of my undefined idiom. Los...
