So hard to unplug, disengage, Maybe something simple that could be done should be done by someone else, ends up you, And so minimally engage, limited login, Just to report, run the numbers, how much to tell from numbers alone, Practicing minimal, We’ll see alone, what is, fleeting, GOOD.
Category: Insight
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 …
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 …
Inner Voice
Nearly constant, my inner voice, since I was a kid. But it’s not so inner. I find I talk to myself quite regularly, Self dialogue, commentary, guidance, narrative, chatter chatter chatter. I wonder sometimes, “Is this normal? Do other folks do the same?” Not sure. But that inner voice, my inner jeff, it keeps me …
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 …
Firm or Harsh?
I find myself periodically in this space. I’m wrangling to keep my kids on task during the crunch time of work/day evenings. We’re working to stay on schedule to meet a goal, in this case lights out in time for a good night’s sleep. As they seem to wander to and fro, distracted, my guiding …
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 …
Pace
Pick it up, Slow down, Live by it, Die by it? Don’t let it kill you, Learn to master it, When to allow yourself to be swept up, When to let hurry by when too quick, It’s up to you, Pace.
1/2_Full, All GOOD 