“ All the world's a stage,and all the men and women merely players:they have their exits and their entrances;and one man in his time plays many parts ... —As You Like It, Act II, Scene 7, 139–142 “ …and one in his / her time plays many parts…INDEED…it is indeed thus, it cannot be otherwise.
Be True To You
From one of the greatest writers in the English Language, from some 500 years ago, Shakespeare, writing in “Hamlet”, “…to thine own self be true…” Many pundits over many centuries have pondered the meaning, many focusing on the theme of loyalty. I share this view, settling on a twin tract, one should be true to …
Slow Roll, Thinking
Slow roll thinking, this life I live, what’s gone down, what’s ahead, Most days it feels like things move so fast, too fast, for my liking, Difficult to predict, project, imagine, create for the future, Wondering, do I lack the confidence to prioritize the long-term, prioritize me? Wondering why after so many years, a clear …
Raw Feeling
This image might not be right, but big picture, it feels accurate to me.
Little Routines
Little routines help ground us. It's no wonder, if you think about it. After all, change is inevitable, and often disruptive. So routine equals predictable in an every-changing world. For me at least, it follows that doing little things over and over the same way, they become sources of comfort and consistency. I like that; …
No Gas
Felt like I was outta gas recently, Could see in my mind the long list of things to do and people counting on me, Still a was standing flat footed, outta gas, inert, pensive; Took to the couch, two short naps; helped a little; Many events big and small flashing across my mind, slowing my …
Gearing Up
These next four years, gearing up. Challenge after challenge expected, no doubt. Long game focus. Overcome the obstacles that will be raised and outlast a leader who’s singular focus is himself. Vigilance, focus, perseverance. Bring it. America will prevail.
What I Noticed
What I noticed, three guys I love like brothers, I’ve known them, in order, 52 years 37 years 36 years, School friends, Kinder one, College two, And I LOVE them, And our politics are varied, our values maybe likely not so, So when we get together, the magic, is just us, four humans, dudes in …
What Comes Next
What comes next? Deep concern for our country, for so many. Retribution and vengeance in leadership are no way to run a government. Yet that is what we have now elected. The deep sense of worry, bewilderment for our people and our country, A babbling, absurd man, clueless as to the needs of most of …
VOTE
Simple message. If you’re a US Citizen, and 18 years or older, be sure you vote. Today is the last day. Just do it. VOTE.
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