… writings on the journey thus far
No matter the words written here, there are shadows undisturbed within this man. In other words, I’ve got my “stuff.” It’s no big secret. It’s evident in my writing, and even more so in my life. But as I keep rooting Continue reading Another humbling.
I like to think I’m “living” each day, that I’m conscious … and aware. I like to think I’m in touch with joy. I like to think this and, more often than not, it is so … although I know Continue reading I remember a day …
In Latin Desiderata means “desired things.” It is the title of a poem written by Max Ehrmann, shared here as a meditation ~ Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As Continue reading Desiderata.
The creative process is used by all … no matter how “creative” one may consider himself. My first introduction to this thought came in the statement, “The secret of creation is held in the name of God.” That was just Continue reading Note to self ~ Shut up.
Many years ago in my late teens, I moved to the Northern Virginia area to work as a bartender. At the time, I met an older fellow, early 30’s or so, with whom I shared some “common interests” and foolishly Continue reading Turning a corner.
My oldest daughter and I got together the other day for a late Valentine’s Day rendezvous and ended up going to see The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. It was a good movie with wonderful cinematography and a display of Continue reading Look at me!
Well, it may not be the great equalizer, but snow is certainly one of them. And here in the east, it seems just about everyone has been confronted with it. Seven inches of snow doesn’t seem like much to me, Continue reading The great equalizer.