Captured here simply as noted, for the record. Least we [I] forget.
Month: March 2018
Hospital Meditation, #4
"Lessons Learned in 3205: Long-term Effect, Post-Crisis, Discharge, Home" Eventually most every crisis subsides. Eventually there's a return to whatever normalcy is. And then the question is, how to proceed? If there's residual effect from the crisis -- and there often is -- what adjustments are needed on the day-to-day to accommodate the new normal? …
Hospital Meditation, #3
"Crisis Illness Stresses Everyone Out." There's little doubt that intense situations can cause heightened stress. The heartbeat quickens, the breath becomes more shallow, the brow furrows, the focus sharpens. Adrenalin pumps through our system, firing the inner engine to respond to the matter at hand. It's one thing to be able to directly action whatever …
Hospital Meditation, #2
"With My Boy..." So our five-year old son was admitted to the hospital pediatric unit on Monday afternoon. Massive skin infections, multiple locations on his little body. I’ve stayed with him in his room a couple nights so far; he’s had good periods and not-so-good; after all, he’s really sick, and hospitals can be scary …
Hospital Meditation, #1
I started Monday with a good list and good intentions. I ended up in the hospital with our son, who's stricken with infection. Immediate thoughts? 1/ I hope our boy is ok! 2/ I gotta get to the hospital. 3/ Be there for him, and my wife. 4/ LISTEN, and gather as much information as …
Indulge in Music
For as long as I can remember I've enjoyed going deep into music. Particular songs, a particular album, over and over and over and over again... I've not done that too often over the last ten years...maybe more. Remembering how much I enjoy it, or rather, thinking of a song...letting it run, finding seven different …
Keep Striving…
...every day. It's not about being this way all the time, but striving to be so. We're only human, and being selfish sometimes is in our nature. And so is being selfless. That is God in our lives. So? STRIVE. [Quote from Thomas Merton.]
A Dad’s List – #1
1/ Small moves are sometimes best. 2/ Dress to be comfortable, especially on weekends. 3/ Even if your chore list is long, don't ignore your kids. 4/ Hot tea on a chilly day provides warmth and a little boost. 5/ When you get the chance, turn on the music. 6/ Keep the snacks moderate. 7/ …
A Dad’s List – Preface
It's been hit and miss the last couple years with blog posts to 1/2 Full. Lots going on that have left little time to share in this format. Gotten better of late, but overall, starts and stops aplenty. Thus, trying another angle to transfer thoughts to the published word: A periodic list of what's to …
“After Sandy Hook”
A friend from college, Matt Mason, posted this piece on his facebook page today. He graciously allowed me to share the poem here. This piece is a raw, heartfelt response to yet another mass shooting in America that happened in Florida. Remembering back to 2012...Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, 20 six and seven year …
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