Writing the bits, that’s what I love, the central purpose of this blog, one of them, maybe, Central to me and my mind, thoughts sharing, not enough somehow to scribble down in journal rather, This purpose, my thinking, Stir the reflection, insightful bit, for someone else, if just one other gets it, feels it well, …
Category: Attitude
Next Chapter, High School!
Our oldest, AGL, finishing up middle school with 8th Grade Promotion today, Marking this day of educational fortitude and human development, child becoming an adult, on task academically, even excelling, and finding her way into, through adolescence, Sensing where she’s been, what realities have been, who she wants to be, taking a cautious swing, making …
State of Mind
Daily Prompt: “What does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable?” Just enough, having it all, mindset, not mind, house, life full of stuff, Food to eat, clothes to wear, roof over your head, loved ones aplenty, Got those things? Got it all, got it all, GOOD.
Adjusting
Daily Prompt: “What are you good at?” Adjusting. I think I’m pretty good at adjusting. Course. Actions. Priorities. Plans. I accommodate. I support. I respond to situations as they develop and modify as needed to go forward. Problem? Obstacle? Unexpected challenge? Modify you approach and plan and keep going. Adjusting. I’m good at adjusting.
Memorial Day
This day in America, marked to remember all those who have made “the ultimate sacrifice” for our country, died in service to our country, How many? Maybe two or three million all told including the Civil War, Though I honor ever life lost therein, I prefer to think more broadly still, to all who have …
Denzel’s Way
This little bit from legendary actor and great human Denzel Washington, so good, so good, A simple way to start each day, Denzel’s way, his suggestion, Waking up and beginning the day not jumping into stimulations, digital or otherwise; Rather, letting yourself slowly awaken with the day, the first thirty minutes, in relative quiet time …
Treasure Hunt
Treasure hunt in my hometown, 50 years at least, a spring cleaning, sponsored by the city government, Municipal resources used to pick up any and all discarded items, most anything, put out during one week in the spring, Spring cleaning becomes also a treasure hunt, people roaming the streets of the city, trucks, and otherwise, …
“Yours Is Another Path”
“Yours is another path”, the elder said to Red Harvest. Commencements and Grade Promotions aplenty this week, next. Celebrating accomplishments, but in the next breath, wishing them well on next chapters, the next stage of life. For my niece, and my older daughter too, I wish them both well. May they find their way in …
Touring SF
Stuck in traffic, unexpectedly, GPS guided tour of San Francisco, many streets I have not been on before. As the time ticks off and morning becomes afternoon, still not to my destination, making the best of it, lemonade from lemons. It’s a beautiful day in San Francisco. Otherwise, not a cloud in the blue blue …
Jam
Unexpected situation, thick traffic, jam, driving into San Francisco, Sunday morning, Bay To Breakers race and long, city spectacle is in the way. Thus a detour, and then the unexpected adventure ensues… A three hour trip and visit to see my auntie likely turn to six hours plus… Reflecting back a couple days, I watched …
1/2_Full, All GOOD 