Two guys and an afternoon Recently I set some time aside to visit with an old friend. This man I visited with, he has seen some very rough patches of road this year. His health has given him a run for his money and put himself and loved ones on high alert. While he'd be the first one to remind me that I wasn't lucky enough to get rid of him yet, we stared at finality together and we Continue Reading...
Capture Me in a Picture
Capture Me in a Picture What is a poor boy to do, while finding his way, When the picture calls, inviting him in to stay? Continue Reading...
Father's Evening
Sometimes a picture doesn't do the scene justice. And sometimes an evening ride turns into something you may well remember forever. What a night. What a ride. I wish I had pictures of all of it. Continue Reading...
Class of 2028
Class of 2028 - Glen Lake School Today, the twins (now 6 years old all of a sudden) graduated from kindergarten. There was a short celebration event outside the school in the 87 F heat. The kids, separated into their three different class groups, and walked in a procession to the front of the seating area. They sang some songs, received their certificates, and listened to some remarks, all Continue Reading...
Missing Dad
I'm here in the yard, at the house I grew up in. I mowed the lawn as I usually do. But I'm missing my Dad. He'd be sitting right here, outside in the warm air. We'd be talking about this, or that, or even silently enjoying that which God created. Sharing a mutual respect for the simple things that make life grand. Seven weeks ago today, God took him home. I'm home, and I miss him. I mowed the Continue Reading...
Against the Grain
https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/grain/ Against the Grain I am here, I just don't know if you can see me. Here is where it all begins, but so far, there is no end. You were here once it seems, but were you, then again. Maybe it was me, and what I wanted, I had to pretend. Continue Reading...
A Month and the Sox
April 14, 2016 - My Dad was taken home by his Lord and Saviour. There are bunches of my words and stories that you can read if you so wish, regarding my Dad's death found in the following links. Dad. The Man is Gone. A Dad and This Boy. I miss him. May 14, 2016 - We took the twins and their older brothers to Fenway Park to see the Red Sox play. It is the 6-year-old twins' first Continue Reading...
Honestly Living
As I have mentioned before, I have come across a TV show that I just can't get enough of. I have found, and thoroughly enjoy, The Last Alaskans. One review I read on this show used a word to describe this show, that I would also use, intoxicating. Completely intoxicating. The show is now in its' second season and I can still honestly say, I can sit down and feel myself relax when I hear the Continue Reading...
At Peace in the Forest
At Peace In The Forest I walked in the woods. It was cold. The chill on my face was cold enough for me to notice. I thought that maybe it was cold enough to freeze condensation into my mustache. The snow was hard. It was frozen, molded by the beings that had trodden there before me. My steps were my own, but nearly every one of Continue Reading...
Smaller World
Sometimes, actually, often times I stop and think about how much we impact other people's lives. In this case I take my mind back in time to recall, and to feel again as I felt before. To capture thoughts, memories, and feelings from a distant life I lived. Once upon a time we persevere through our daily lives to show up at some place of work. We have our lives, our families, our schedules, our Continue Reading...