This from long ago… Many feelings… The hard rock sound, beat, thick energy, heavy, soulful, especially for an adolescent (which I’m not anymore…) And the lyric, the rock-stain angst… Still speaks truth, at least to me, How I should have been, how I wish it’d been…but I can’t, because it wasn’t… I'd like to see …
My Country ‘Tis of Thee
I heard an interview recently with a evangelical church pastor somewhere in Tennessee or otherwise in that region of the United States of America… This particular person was of the ilk that the United States of America is a Christian nation… That this particular is part of its foundation, it’s fabric… And although I am …
Mindset? Mindfulness
Nearly two years now, approaching two, World upside down, more than one way, Crisis demanding response, Many ways, we might say, Stark circumstances, consequences, what to do, how to play, New early morning routines, lots of thoughts in the dark, How to go forward, next steps, each day? Pit of stomach holds me back most …
SAL’s Other View
Learned a lot from this guy in a short amount of time. Doer, for sure. After grinding for decades in his work, refreshed, more balanced perspective. As mentioned previous, He’s a supply chain guy, but also a musician, and commercial fisherman. He’s a no BS, get it done sorta dude. He’s got some sorta magic; …
Just a Bit: Living Buddha, Living Christ; and RIP Thich Nhat Hanh
As one raised in a Christian tradition, but seemingly forever also looking beyond to connect with all of humanity, I was, am delighted to have this book as a reference, guide to some of the universal truths… …and I’m the next breath, a little tribute to Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist Zen Master, who died this …
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BBQ Revisited
Last weekend…Monday only actually, a holiday…was a double-dose of BBQ. Good eats for sure, but something more besides. As oft the case, a little back-story, A college buddy, one of several I’m blessed to still be I touch with, He inspired me not only to BBQ more, but consider the time more holistically too. Food …
A Year And A Day: “The Hill We [Still] Climb”
Gonna use parts of this one over the next several weeks (and beyond) -- what an amazing piece with so many insights -- but to start let’s hear the whole thing, a year and a day since Ms. Amanda Gorman shared this vision with the world... and set the tone for the way forward, forward …
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Lyrics Post: “Surface Pressure”
Another gem from Encanto. My youngest daughter relates to this character, enjoys talking about her story… "Surface Pressure"(from "Encanto" soundtrack) [Luisa:]I'm the strong one, I'm not nervousI'm as tough as the crust of the earth isI move mountains, I move churchesAnd I glow, 'cause I know what my worth isI don't ask how hard the …
SAL’s View
One of the guys I work with, Beyond being a Supply Chain Guy, He’s a musician, and a commercial fisherman, What a full life he has! These images he shared with me this past weekend, so blessed to live near the ocean, so blessed to have colleagues, friends, like SAL.
Redux: Motion Is Lotion
Get UP, get going, the trick is in the steps, the movement, the motion. Movement like lotion to dry skin, the body soaks it up, the body needs it, Move to start the day, then all day, More to say on the mind - body, But an example might be nice too, What’s a good …
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