On the eve of Hallows Eve, what to do? How to prep? Reflection to Friday Night, End of month, a little extra busy at work, decision for full decompress, couch time, hoodie, WS Game 3, wandering and reading little screens. Later Saturday, final decorations, carving Jack O’Lanterns, big dose of kids time, and then…BOO! Boston? …
Category: Happy
Look For The Little Things: GOOD
I think about it frequently, looking for the gems that can make the moment little better. It doesn’t take much, like, Being warm, early morning, to start the day; Fresh taste after brushing your teeth; Sips of ice brew in the pre-dawn darkness to start the day. A hug from each kid to say good …
Lyrics Post: “Lola”
Another one from way back; I think I first heard it in college. I’ve belted it out in sing-a-longs dozens of times. The Kinks brought it to us. What a gift. "Lola" I met her in a club down in old SohoWhere you drink champagne and it tastes just like cherry-cola [LP version - Coca-Cola:]C O …
Elevate: Another Voice from the Waters :: GOOD
I like the idea of elevating others’ voices with this blog. This voice from the ether, the far away waters off the coast of Ireland, A colleague’s sister, a seafarer, kindred spirit half a world away, yet perspective similar, soothing, her words speak truth… Amen amen~
“The Mexicans”
c. 2008 My brothers. Love built over a lifetime of many touches, Shared experiences, Periodic, sustained sharing and togetherness, Sincere respect and appreciation and joy when together, Together just enough through, Weddings and children, Divorce and death, We’ve supported and sustained and been there uniquely for one another, Always finding our way back to together. …
Respite, Recharge, Coast
The elements. The sounds. The feelings. Neskowin has the particular magic only a coastal place offers. I love the mountains too, for sure, but, Well the ocean is the x-factor, for eternal goodness, sound, vibe. I love it. And this particular coastal place, there’s just few places like it that I’ve been to that make …
Lyrics Post: “Cheeseburger In Paradise”
Such a good song. Makes my mouth water. : - ) This song, particularly timely as we head into this soulful weekend on the coast; making our usual stop at Helvetia Tavern, home of the Jumbo Cheeseburger. Mmm mmm GOOD. "Cheeseburger In Paradise" Tried to amend my carnivorous habitsMade it nearly seventy daysLosin' weight without …
Toward SoulTime: Quick Week Underway
Blessed to have another long weekend up ahead, taking a couple days off work to make it a long weekend on the coast. Annual trip, maybe close to 30 years running, more or less. Same group of five guys, “The Mexicans” (my nickname). Early on in the tradition we went over the border to Mexico …
Redux: No Fear
Several years back I wrote a piece about "No Fear" -- at the time I mentioned "...in the face of the dragon...", or something like that. I recall feeling strongly about the idea of standing up to things we might fear. That theme has come up countless times, especially with my three kids, over the …
SoulFull
Great, SoulFull weekend a couple weeks back. A few days with friends I hadn’t seen in a while, a couple of years. Had never visited them in their home town. Did. Four days was a good dose; a SoulFull dose. And then this past weekend, a few other friends in town for a reunion. Made …
1/2_Full, All GOOD 