It seems I’m often fighting for time, At home, at work, with my kids. With myself, In the evening, daytime, middle of the night, Like right now, scribbling at 3:00am, awakened by thoughts about work, life, struggles, battles, Fleeting joy, this I know, fighting for time, not so good, slight of hand preferred, slight improvements …
Category: Happy
What We Need
Funny thing, consider what we need. Two samples, both sides, bubble up in mind, consider if you will, Our older daughter swiftly approaching her teen years, wants a mobile phone, of course of course, Has a “practice phone just now”, no service, limited doings possible just now, All the same, wanted a “pocket socket” for …
Best Intentions
Best intentions, not an end, but a starting point, Be not just content to have “best intentions” rather, Frequently be re-accessing actions, to attend, align yourself with what is best practice, plan, actions, And remove ego, so that your evaluation and following efforts are properly aligned not just for you but for all, For all, …
To the Mountains
Respite, long awaited, showing them another way, living a slower way, Beloved mountains, fresh air, sounds a wild, few street lights, a step out, away, away, What will the stars tell us, the trees, what will they say, how will we play? Stay my heart, my calm, be so, whisperers only in the night, and …
Irritant
Another title for this piece might be “pain in the ass” , or legs, to be more precise I’ve been dealing with some sort of skin issue on my legs for a few days now. Thought it was sun-related maybe; then I thought maybe a plant or insect bite allergy. Still not sure. Whatever the …
The Declaration of Independence
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and …
Muse
Woke just before four in the morning, itchy. Suffered a bit, then put some lotion on. That didn’t help much; some; but still itchy. And then mind starts to muddle; then speeds up; and it’s the weekend going into a vacation week plus off work. And so I don’t care so much, too much, about …
A Dad’s Way
Up early, do what you can. Tip-toe into the kids’ room, blow them a kiss, piggyback to the one on the cheek, hand the night before. Move the pile of clean laundry from one spot to the other; gotta fold that tonight. Sip cold brew, do a little work on your day off. Take solace …
Dads Day
Dads Day, Why to say? Nice to have it your own way. Sleep ‘til you can’t, Coffee on demand, Chores as you like, Maybe none of that delights, A day come together, Filled with love and little treasures, These kids, they are the measure, The source, Of course, The essence of being a dad, So …
Sing Song
I love music, and I L O V E this song. It’s one of my favorites, over the few decades since I first heard it. I learned the words long ago, and sing along pretty much whenever I listen to the tune. “A Pirate Looks At Forty” by Jimmy Buffett. It’s a great one. Many …
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