Mother's Day 2013. It's that day again. A day when I look in the mirror and search for the greatest things about my mother. I look for those attributes in the reflection I see, knowing that were I to spy any, I'd be a better version of me. I think of where I've come from as far back as I can see. And I know that there was my mom also, so close, pushing me the best to be. I picture her Continue Reading...
Clear
It's a beautiful day! The air is crisp and clean.Seeking a shaded tree on which I wish to lean. Wishing I was in the woods north, not near.Right beside a babbling brook all I can hear. Pad in hand, writing, just to let it all go.My mind lucid as the sky, just let it flow. Rest, reflect, gather thought, choose words.Nary a diversion, just the singing of birds. Day’s not enough, I’d sit a week to Continue Reading...
Amaris, Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14th. Valentine's Day. Whether or not you think the day is worth celebrating, it's still Valentine's Day. I want my wife to know she's special, loved, and my valentine every single day. I get that. I hear a lot of people echo that same idea. It should be an everyday thing. Agreed. Today I don't feel differently about you Amaris than I did yesterday, or different from how I will feel Continue Reading...
Thanks #29 (Bible)
I am thankful for the Bible. The book of all books. I am thankful for the recorded history and the truths that forever apply in the Bible. It's my own guide to all that matters in life. It guided my parents, and their parents. It'll be around to guide many more. I'm thankful it's here for me. As my daughter Jacqueline parades around singing, "the B-I-B-L-E, yes that's the book for me", me too, Continue Reading...
Mother’s Day
Sometimes there's a plan, a grand scheme with the details all but ironed out. Other times there's a discussion, maybe even a decision made, but no rock solid plan, just see what happens. Then there's no plan, just an ongoing discussion that could just as easily be decided by flipping a coin. Still other times there may or may not be a plan, but someone imposes their will, removing all choice. The Continue Reading...