From Frozen II. Inspiration is everywhere; even in the darkness. "The Next Right Thing"(from "Frozen 2" soundtrack, as performed by Kristen Bell) I've seen dark beforeBut not like thisThis is coldThis is emptyThis is numbThe life I knew is overThe lights are outHello, darknessI'm ready to succumb I follow you aroundI always haveBut you've gone …
Category: culture
Palm Sunday, A Few Thoughts
I always seem to have mixed feelings and a bag of different thoughts as Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. I’m sad, thinking about the coming suffering we’ll remember. I struggle to imagine the crowds that welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem as he entered the city. I try to picture a crowd lining the road, waving …
Tins of Goodness
The tins the tins, are tucked away, in the cupboard on the shelf, not far away. I forgot about both for a while, now it’s time, time for a trial. Yea give ‘em a try, and you will see, there’s goodness inside, and ready to be, Ready to be called on, the little silver fish, …
Use What You Have
Often times we have to quickly adjust to changing circumstances. To be successful, we have to do the best with what we have in the moment to create the best outcome possible with given constraints. When we suddenly were ordered to stay home and "shelter in place", most all of us had to adapt. Three …
Lyrics Post: “The Champion”
Sometimes you need a fight song to get your through the thick, help you pull out of the rut, and move yourself forward. It's cliche for a reason: being a champion comes from within. Anything else is a lesser substitute. The fight, the fire...it's inside. Keep going. You'll see. A champion comes in many forms. …
Good Where You Least Expect
How to discern good, how to find it, especially during difficult times? How to hear the truth above the din of naysayers? The reading from the Gospel of John 7, one of the phrases stands out for me: “...no prophet arises from Galilee...”, said the Pharisees of Jesus. This was in response to some saying, …
Inspirations, COVID-19 Sequester Week Two
Low simmer of stress. Emotional ups and downs for sure. Overall Family Goal: Adapting, accommodating, making the best of the circumstances. Second week, the whole family home for work and school and life and staying safe. Keep life going forward for two adults and three little kids. The Community Goal: “Flatten the Curve” and stay …
Lyrics Post: “Pokémon Theme”
Over and over I listen to this with my son. It’s kinda catchy. (originally by Jason Paige) “I want to be the very bestLike no one ever wasTo catch themIs my real testTo train themIs my cause(Ooh)I will travel across the landSearchin' far and wideEach PokémonTo understandThe power that's inside(Power inside) PokémonIt's you and meI …
WFH
From my own little corner of the Work From Home (WFH) World -- in between the laundry area and the hot-water heater, my own standing desk work space -- a few thoughts to share. Or more like a list to share, actually. 1/ Make your work space comfortable, welcoming (to you), and quiet. 2/ Be …
Meet The Moment
As the COVID19 virus pandemic continues to spread in the United States and around the world — or more precisely, as our awareness of the scope of the outbreak becomes better understood through testing — thoughts continue to develop on all manner on the effect the crisis is, and will have on all manner of …
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