It’s the little things that oft make all the difference. The little things tie off loose ends, button up the lagging, nagging bits that slow things down during crunch time. Dot the i’s, cross the t’s. Follow the instructions to Tue end. Do the obvious right thing, even if it’s not spelled out. Ask the …
The Kids, The Call, The Fixx
Had The Call on the speaker tonight for the kids and me as I made dinner. They didn’t seem impressed; didn’t even get to The Fixx. With the lack-luster reaction, didn’t want to further nullify the moment by mentioning the band was almost local, being from 30 miles south in Santa Cruz. Ah well, “The …
Cook!
Simple word, so much varied, depth, breadth, scope, The world in one word! Only humans do it, That we know, Know it can be simple or fancy, as long as it’s tasty, Tasty to who?! So many tastes, Point is, learn to cook the basics, what you, YOU like, anyway, Anyway that’s all that matters, …
Solomon Northup
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 …
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, …
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