Unexpected, spontaneous, sublime, Kids gather ‘round, pile up on the bed in dad’s room, Not to hear me wax on with story, but rather to share some stories with me that they’ve written, Gentle breeze outside, gentle feeling of love as I sit in my chair and listen to them, So good, so good to …
Category: Attitude
Reset, Refresh
Reset the mind to best starting place, Refresh the body, the soul to its healthiest point, Intentional, daily, weekly, Meh, sometimes hourly (!), To be the best for those around you, Colleagues, family, teammates, kids, your very self. Find that process to refresh, reset, and do so, do so, GOOD.
“Daddy, Why Do People Have Questions”
These were the words my younger daughter came to me with the other night. “Daddy, Why Do People Have Questions.” As near as I could tell at the time she was sleep walking. After making her inquiry in the dark of my bedroom, she turned around, walked back to her bedroom, and climbed back into …
Who Is That Guy?
Recall the movie “ Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”; a scene maybe halfway through the story, where a group of lawmen were pursuing the Hole In The Wall Gang. In the movie, Butch says to Sundance, “who are those guys…?” I wonder if people ever ask a similar question about me, no, I’m not …
Dadlife: The Battle of Every Day
Led Zeppelin had a song, “The Battle for Evermore” … great song; one of my favorite that iconic British band. The song starts off rather modestly, then builds to an epic level, capturing the them from the title… The battle of everyday at my house with my kids is far less epic, but maybe still …
Iggy: St. Ignatius of Loyola & Society of Jesus
Funny name, "Iggy." Not "Iggy Pop", but rather, Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Great spiritual teacher, champion in service to the poor, leader in social justice. The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast Day of St. Ignatius of Loyola on 31 July. I remember visiting a friend twenty plus years ago; at the time my friend was …
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Lyrics Post: “Winds of Change” (Scorpions)
I guess “wind” and “change” are two words easily together in song, this one from the German heavy metal band, Scorpions. I enjoyed much of their music when I was younger, and still do… This particular song from the early 90s, it’s one of my favorites. All the more poignant now, given the renewed conflict …
Lyrics Post: “What Would You Say”, Dave Matthews Band
Top five band all time for me, so SO good…here’s where it started, Up and down the puppies' hairFleas and ticks jump everywhere'Cause of original sinDown the hill fell Jack and JillAnd you came tumbling after'Cause of original sin Rip away the tearsDrink a hope to happy yearsAnd you may findA lifetime's passed you by …
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Lyrics Post: “Hook”, Blues Traveler
The hook never lets your down… It doesn't matter what I saySo long as I sing with inflectionThat makes you feel I'll conveySome inner truth or vast reflectionBut I've said nothing so farAnd I can keep it up for as long as it takesAnd it don't matter who you areIf I'm doing my job then …
Lyrics Post: “Fallible”, Blues Traveler
Here’s another…love the vibe… With an air of indignationSmiles a painted porcelain faceAnd we're supposed to trust thisDecorum has its placeBut you and I beyond thatWith a question I might askHow suddenly the smile doth crackWhen we slip beneath the mask And they're fallibleYeah they're fallibleAnd we hold up a mirrorAnd we hate what we …
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