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.
Category: attitude
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. 
Embracing Brahms
It could Brahms, Mozart, Rossini, Haydn, or scores or other masters, Whoever the composer, embrace the music … especially Classical Music … It’s good for your physical health, It’s good for your mental health, It’s good for your soul !
Life Lessons: An Evolution
Daily Prompt: “List the people you admire and look to for advice...” It seems I’ve most all my life been pliable to guidance, instructions, lessons. It didn’t take me ever too long to change course when my parents, teachers, coaches provided feedback. Certainly as I matured I also had a stronger, more certain sense of …
May The Fourth Be With You
HA so the phrase evolves, puns too… May the Force be with you, as Wiki explains, “The Force is a metaphysical, mysterious, and ubiquitous power in the Star Wars fiction franchise. Within the galaxy in which the franchise is set, characters refer to the Force as an energy that interconnects all things, maintaining cosmic balance.” May the Force be with you.
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