Juneteenth, what else for a middle- age guy, single dad who hasn’t seen a proper movie in nearly a long long while, from the upper caste in America, what to do? Well, I chose to just jump in headfirst and watch “Twelve Years A Slave”, a movie from ten years back. The story was based …
Month: June 2023
Juneteenth
Important day, important to realize, recognize our country’s history, and take steps to heal. This day to acknowledge a formal end to slavery of African American people in these united states. A day first recognized in Texas, then spread through the South, then the whole country. Important words remembered, spoken, to continue the healing process, …
A Father’s Try
Forget about the “old college try”, I’ve got “a father’s try” on my mind. I’ve got three kids, so I try a fair amount. Sometimes I’m successful, feeling like I’m doing a good job as a parent, sometimes not so much. Try to get them to eat healthy, clean up after themselves, go to bed …
The Perfect Mix
Made a smoothie for my kids recently. They often have it at their mom’s house, so I guess they wanted to give me a chance to perform. I’ve had varied results in the past. The ingredients? Well, they were taken from a couple recipes, make-shift: frozen fruit, a handful of greens, some rice milk, a …
Slumber
Slumber, sweet slumber, how I long for you, Delicious pause, expectant, saucy, sultry, seasoned perfectly, Deep into you a fall, again and again turning, Darkness, cozy warm, sanctified, satisfied, long-form, longing, good, GOOD.
Inspired
By friends, By recipes, By enthusiasm, By journey, By vision, By service to others, By humble attitude, By creativity, By humor, By faith, By GOOD.
Grinds
Each day sometimes it feels like a grind, Grind out the chores, the tasks, the emergency responses, the hours, the coffee, Coffee a good example of a simple joy that eases the grind, raises the spirits, somehow fortifies, maybe even inspires, Cold brew, packet, drip, all the same, a common joy, appreciation, grind for good, …
Fresh Starts
Sent this tweet out into the world yesterday morning: “ New schedule started today. Every morning I’m solo (when the kids are with their mom), I’m headed out for a walk to start the day. Good start today. #middleage #keepmoving #motionislotion #dadlife #dadslife #goodstuff #halffullallgood “ The hashtags say as much as the other words …
Cold Brew
A simple process, alt coffee, cold not hot. Over the day, now prepped for the week. Bottled energy, May it drive me forward, May it fill me with GOOD. #coldbrew Now mixed, infused, DONE GOOD.
All Before You
It’s all before you, me, what we make of things. The next hour, week, day, what to say except, “Yes.” We get one chance, one life on this Earth in this way, so come what may, YES.
1/2_Full, All GOOD 