My dad was a numbers guy. He studied math and economics in college. He taught math for forty years. Several of my friends are numbers guys as well. They do the math quickly, see patterns in numbers almost immediately, draw related conclusions clearly and rapidly. I most certainly am not that way. I see the …
Perspectives
Interesting cat, Crossed paths at my daughter’s soccer game, his kid was a teammate, Commented on my son’s Loverboy shirt, Talked music, bands, he’s a musician apparently, guitar player, Nice chat… Funny thing, seemed to have similar music taste and perspective… Until he said Alex Lifeson couldn’t play is way out of a paper bag… …
Balancing & Breaking the Fast
Different purposes for fasting, Improving one’s health, medical testing, religious observance, Whatever the reason, it takes fortitude and resolve, steadfast commitment to the practice, lest you falter, And then maybe one core tenet of breaking the fast, in good standing, least you tilter on the brink of despair,To show gratitude, respect, appreciation, Such was my …
Mozart In The Morning
Every day a reminder goes off; just before 9am on my phone. if I’m lucky I heed the call; sometimes I have to work right through. But, Always a better work day when I get a little Mozart on the morning. So thankful for Classical KDFC 104.9 FM and worldwide at https://www.kdfc.com #goodstuff #gratitude #ILoveKDFC
Midnight Muse
Scribble jot, scribble jot, sometimes it feels that’s all I’ve really got, These words, this blog, worth the slog if it gets me to this, Midnight muse sometimes calls my name, from dead sleep to scattered brain busy, Like Hamilton, Mozart, Black Thought Trotter, one in the same, common flame burning, churning, Need to jot …
Just A Hug
Sometimes that’s all we need, To give, receive, A hug. Sometimes it’s better, fewer words, just a hug, a long hug.
Haiku Form: A Quick Nibble
Just a nibble, enough, From tasty bits, a hot plate, Oft preferred, yummy. [Addendum: Taking a page from my Haiku Form Series in May, this year and prior, a short-form scribble, capturing a moment, forever muse.]
the dad cafe
My preferred style at meal-time with my kids, “the dad cafe.“ I don't do so well insisting that they eat to a particular menu on any given night, or during the day for that matter, So it's mostly made-to-order, based on what fresh (and other) foods are available in the house. I do insistent on …
Free To Be You & Me
Free indeed, what better way to start what will be a busy summer break. The kids have three road trips with their mom, one road trip with me, and a week and a half of summer camp sprinkled in. The youngest is doing a bonus week of dance camp, too. And so with all this …
Write Now
Daily Prompt: “Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.” Well isn’t that something?! This very prompt allowing me to do that exact simple thing I love to do, Scribble down a thought, an observation, an opinion, Captured in my very own twist of phrase and verse, Scribbled down and shared …
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