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One ship left

I used to watch my kids play video games. Their games are far more complicated than any of the games I grew up playing, and they don’t have to leave home play. They experience the highs and lows of game play in the comfort of their own space. I suppose that that’s why the anxietyContinue reading “One ship left”

No, no, no, I want a do over

Man, I saw a post asking what I’d tell my 15 year old self, if given the chance. Many things cross my mind, but the main thing would be that I am loved. And just before the moment was over, I’d tell myself who not to trust. It would be excellent if we could haveContinue reading “No, no, no, I want a do over”

Put in the Work

Excellence Requires discipline. Discipline Requires Focus. Focus is the ability to shut out the din of the noise of chaos. You do that by humming the song that’s in your heart. Don’t hear a song? Make one up and move to it. Yes, “dance your way out of your constrictions”.Rejoice in the LORD always. Again,Continue reading “Put in the Work”

“Don’t Look Up”

Have you watched the movie, “Don’t Look Up”? A few of my friends didn’t like it. I’ll admit that it was very slow in some parts, in truth I did fast forward through the middle of it, but I asked myself this question: “What if Noah’s story took place today? hmmmm….. Or any story fromContinue reading ““Don’t Look Up””

What you see…

I’ve watched Jeopardy for as long as I can remember, long before Alex became the very embodiment of the show. I prayed for the man like I knew him and grieved when he retired. I’ve always truly strongly disliked the removal of the 5 day play limit. Ken’s 75 game win was hard for me,Continue reading “What you see…”

Sprinkling Fertilizer

Yes, I know, you’re busy. You are far too busy to even think about adding anything else to your all too busy schedule. Allow me to submit a proposal. You see a few years ago, I began to seek to learn a new skill each year, now if you know me, you understand how largeContinue reading “Sprinkling Fertilizer”

New Beginnings

One would think that new year resolutions would be on my mind, and in truth I do have one which was made manifest today in completion. I’ve decided to make them monthly and allow each month it’s own victory. I need these small but consistent victories. Sure, I will endeavor to have more than oneContinue reading “New Beginnings”

Mr. PADGETT

We all have firsts. Only one person is first. I’d wasted my virginity long before I got to Mr. PADGETT, you know, sexual wampum is very real. And I’d squandered the riches of the kingdom in such a way that I can’t even remember when it began… ok I can but that takes me backContinue reading “Mr. PADGETT”

Sweet Sweet Dreams

I can say that it is possible to be in love and still wonder what went wrong in the prior relationship. Divorce damages the heart in a way that feels permanent. Yes, my present is comforting and sustaining and all that I ever prayed for and yet… I still wonder what it was I didn’tContinue reading “Sweet Sweet Dreams”

Deforestation deep sigh

While on my way to get #1 son, I noticed a doe with 2 fawn trying to cross the road. I yelled to her, “No!” I said a prayer for the drivers behind me to see them also and continued on my way. The confusion that permeated from the doe was palpable. She’d probably grownContinue reading “Deforestation deep sigh”