These simple parameters defining much of my existence just now, just now deep into living, deep down, As daylight comes I feel the heavy slog of life’s demands, pit of my stomach, all the things to do, just want to be, Called to actions and doing and duty, called to duty again, dark humor in …
Month: May 2025
On To Middle!
Our youngest kid, LKL, finishing up elementary school with gusto, Persevered through educational endeavors, found her footing in drama and dance, Found some bits of balance too in friendship and maybe just the right amount, learning to stay above the fray, maybe above some of the petty drama, Certain of her ability and aptitude to …
Work Life
What jobs have you had? Paper Route Locker Boy Lifeguard Swim Instructor Courier Sales Guy Sales Manager Sales & Project Coordinator Logistics Guy Planner Logistics Guy, Again. That’s 45 years in a nutshell. It’s been a good run.
The Art of the Pedal
30 year commute veteran, plenty of time to think about the mundane, the nuance, the subtleties, the art of driving, Commute style, all the techniques in play, scanning mirrors, hands, firmly, yet comfortably on the steering wheel, and how we play the pedals, The technique involves practice, consideration of all factors, and working to maximize …
Writing The Bits
Writing the bits, that’s what I love, the central purpose of this blog, one of them, maybe, Central to me and my mind, thoughts sharing, not enough somehow to scribble down in journal rather, This purpose, my thinking, Stir the reflection, insightful bit, for someone else, if just one other gets it, feels it well, …
Next Chapter, High School!
Our oldest, AGL, finishing up middle school with 8th Grade Promotion today, Marking this day of educational fortitude and human development, child becoming an adult, on task academically, even excelling, and finding her way into, through adolescence, Sensing where she’s been, what realities have been, who she wants to be, taking a cautious swing, making …
State of Mind
Daily Prompt: “What does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable?” Just enough, having it all, mindset, not mind, house, life full of stuff, Food to eat, clothes to wear, roof over your head, loved ones aplenty, Got those things? Got it all, got it all, GOOD.
Adjusting
Daily Prompt: “What are you good at?” Adjusting. I think I’m pretty good at adjusting. Course. Actions. Priorities. Plans. I accommodate. I support. I respond to situations as they develop and modify as needed to go forward. Problem? Obstacle? Unexpected challenge? Modify you approach and plan and keep going. Adjusting. I’m good at adjusting.
Memorial Day
This day in America, marked to remember all those who have made “the ultimate sacrifice” for our country, died in service to our country, How many? Maybe two or three million all told including the Civil War, Though I honor ever life lost therein, I prefer to think more broadly still, to all who have …
Denzel’s Way
This little bit from legendary actor and great human Denzel Washington, so good, so good, A simple way to start each day, Denzel’s way, his suggestion, Waking up and beginning the day not jumping into stimulations, digital or otherwise; Rather, letting yourself slowly awaken with the day, the first thirty minutes, in relative quiet time …
1/2_Full, All GOOD 