“May the rains wash away all that holds us back, that limits & discourages; may we find new ways, new paths to compromise and solutions that we all can sustain together; together we must go forward.” Not much rain in the forecast in California as we go deeper into Spring , but the rest of …
Category: Attitude
This Word Saved My Puzzle Today
As you may know, Wordle is a simple and yet at times challenging puzzle game. You get six chances to guess a five letter word. Today I was down to two guesses left, and it was a little exciting. I had guessed four of the five letters, but there were several additional options for the …
Oz#10
Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life. This cat, fellow redhead, am unlikely STRONG impact on my life early on; We were in high school together, he was a quarterback, I was a receiver, summer sessions, he wanted to practice throwing, asked me to catch, enough said, Those sessions …
Simply, Freedom
What does freedom mean to you? Freedom is fundamental to human & personal growth. Learning, the chance to fail and what comes next; Choice, as you wish, and own the consequences grand or otherwise; The opportunity to live by your own accord, and accept what may as a result; Freedom. Fundamental to our humanity.
My Man Bob R.
There is a manufacturing technician at my work who I would call a master-level professional. My man Bob R. He’s had quite the life, as much as I know about him. He’s in his mid 70’s I’d guess. He’s been at my company nearly its whole existence, twenty years or so. The other day I …
No Trump
What public figure do you disagree with the most? There’s only one answer for me. Donald John Trump. He’s not my kind of person and not my kind of leader, boss, or president. The end.
A Mother’s Day Reflection by Fr. James Martin, SJ
This piece by Father Jim captures it beautifully, “Happy Mothers Day! Here is a reflection I wrote for the May edition of @GiveUsThisDayLP The same thing happens every year on the Sunday of Mother’s Day. I wonder if I should offer, as some parishes do, a blessing for the mothers in the congregation. On the …
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Umbra, Really?!
I play the puzzle Wordle most everyday. If you don’t know the game, You get six guesses to solve the five letter word puzzle. I play to improve thinking; added bonus, in a small chat group where each member shares their result after the play. I also play to improve my vocabulary. If I get …
Tinkering
I like to tinker. I wouldn’t same I’m very mechanical, but I like to make things, fix things when I can. I’m a mild do-it-yourselfer (DIY). It sort of runs in the family. My grandpa always seemed to be fixing things or have a project. He retired to a cattle ranch; there was always something …
8647. Indicted. Really?
A political statement. Freedom of speech as guaranteed in the first amendment of the United States Constitution. As one former federal attorney  stated recently, the Department of Justice under the Trump Administration is being used increasingly for political payback rather than protecting an upholding, the rule of law, it’s vengeance masquerading  justice. 
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