Woe as me, I’m want to say, reluctant to say…maybe ashamed to say. Struggle surprises me again, and again, again I say, feel, reluctant woe. A long time now, it's stuck around a long time now, Trying new things and old things and anything to stunt the woe, I say it and strive to live …
Month: November 2022
Oh Sweet Slumber
Oh sweet slumber, trusted respite, each night through, Then wake on the ‘morrow, once again, trodding to, The next mistake, or inspiration, find joy in each, oh yes it’s true, Find this path, each day I’m certain, the only way for me and you, And so I greet my dear sweet slumber, once again, and …
Relative Struggle
It’s Day Two of the kitchen sink quandary at my house. Intended to replace a twenty year-old faucet that was corroded with mineral deposits and had fallen into disrepair. Took a while to get things disconnected, hooked up the new gear, and, Leaks. Tried a few minor solutions. Still leaks. So I’m out of a …
Another Lesson: Ukraine
I tackled a kitchen sink faucet replacement one recent afternoon; figured it would take a couple hours. With calcified fittings, etc., it was about two hours until the new faucet was in. Then when I turned on the water, the connectors started leaking. Not going to Home Depot on the moment, decided to punt and …
Example: Good Dad, Good Human
I know this guy, met him more than 10 years back, but less than 20. He was a sales guy, then started his own contractor business remodeling houses. Father of three like me, two girls and a boy. He’s a gregarious guy, salt of the Earth human. I don’t get to see him much, but …
Good Eats? Congee
Thanksgiving just in the rear view, dishes mostly done, dining table still dressed, and it’s time to wind way down, What’s the perfect food? CONGEE, a.k.a. JOOK. Rice porridge, cooked down in a big stock pot with the Thanksgiving Turkey carcass. See image for the basic cook down, See link below for all the history, …
Thanksgiving
Celebrated on many countries in one form or another, Here in America it’s about Turkey and other foods indigenous to North America; It’s also about shopping for some, early “deals”, for Black Friday, It’s about getting loved ones together for food and football and maybe watching a parade, maybe throwing a football around too. I’m …
Gratitude
Gratitude. Have it. That’s the post. Good time of year for it.
Lion Lessons
Remember the ethos: We Serve. Let that guide all actions. Remember that fellowship, regardless of the basis or depth, should be celebrated. All phases of the project went pretty well. 225 turkeys, 175 gallons of milk, and cartons of eggs, hundreds of dry goods and cans collected, sorted, packed, delivered; many hands made for lighter …
Lions Work: Delivery Day
Today (Monday), it’s the final push. Tens of boxes and two pallets piled high with milk and turkeys become two boxes each of Thanksgiving Dinner, plus some staples, for 220 families. Final sort, final load, final prep for delivery. We HAVE to come through. A thousand people count on us, on this program. And so …
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