Dia De Los Muertos. Wasn’t raised it part of our family now; My kids lead the way with the tradition; glad to have this modest, make-shift altar in honor of those who have crossed over; notably my dad, things he liked too. Others honored as well tho’, on the “ofrenda”, you are all remembered, and …
Month: October 2021
Eve Hallows Eve
On the eve of Hallows Eve, what to do? How to prep? Reflection to Friday Night, End of month, a little extra busy at work, decision for full decompress, couch time, hoodie, WS Game 3, wandering and reading little screens. Later Saturday, final decorations, carving Jack O’Lanterns, big dose of kids time, and then…BOO! Boston? …
Look For The Little Things: GOOD
I think about it frequently, looking for the gems that can make the moment little better. It doesn’t take much, like, Being warm, early morning, to start the day; Fresh taste after brushing your teeth; Sips of ice brew in the pre-dawn darkness to start the day. A hug from each kid to say good …
Bonus Post: Stutter Step
Start the day in the dark, as usual, Mulling, meditating, praying, For help, the light, guidance, Everyday, most everyday the same, Before I bound into all that awaits, Setting my mind, trying to, be ready, to get a little more out of myself, It’s like a Stutter Step, before driving to the basket, breaking to …
Lyrics Post: “Lola”
Another one from way back; I think I first heard it in college. I’ve belted it out in sing-a-longs dozens of times. The Kinks brought it to us. What a gift. "Lola" I met her in a club down in old SohoWhere you drink champagne and it tastes just like cherry-cola [LP version - Coca-Cola:]C O …
Front Row Seat
Front row seat to the ocean, to the coast, to the coming storm. Sitting, staring. Need to do it more. GOOD.
Default: Ponder
I woke up straight out of sleep recently in the dark, 445am. That’s around the usual time during the week I wake up. I slipped pretty quickly to prayer; it’s a cycle of gratitude, reflection, forgiveness, and good thoughts for others. I do it most mornings to set my head straight to start the day. …
Elevate: Another Voice from the Waters :: GOOD
I like the idea of elevating others’ voices with this blog. This voice from the ether, the far away waters off the coast of Ireland, A colleague’s sister, a seafarer, kindred spirit half a world away, yet perspective similar, soothing, her words speak truth… Amen amen~
Reflections: Tribe, Time Off…Transitory?
As I wind up a few days with old friends, in a place that I find particularly peaceful and restorative, I reflect, Just what is it that makes this time so valuable, powerful, desired? How can I create more of this mindset in my daily life? How can I make the hustle and bustle of …
“The Mexicans”
c. 2008 My brothers. Love built over a lifetime of many touches, Shared experiences, Periodic, sustained sharing and togetherness, Sincere respect and appreciation and joy when together, Together just enough through, Weddings and children, Divorce and death, We’ve supported and sustained and been there uniquely for one another, Always finding our way back to together. …
1/2_Full, All GOOD 