Middle of night inspiration, the guitar riff, the lyrics, come to mind when I can’t get immediately back to sleep. "The Weapon" “We've got nothing to fear...but fear itself?Not pain, not failure, not fatal tragedy?Not the faulty units in this mad machinery?Not the broken contacts in emotional chemistry? With an iron fist in a velvet …
Category: mental health
A Little Extra, Love
A little more time, a little extra love, with those we love. Maybe one of the fundamental goals of my life. When I’m with those I love, I don’t want it to end. It’s the same for all of us, right? And so when the evening is waning — another waning lesson — I try …
Mr. Grump
Usually comes out later at night, Mr. Grump. Usually after too many (petty?) dad lines crossed, Mr. Grump. Promises to be quick to bed, dashed, Mr. Grump. Too much too late too tired, skin too thin, even dad to kid, Mr. Grump. Then I get it. Hug in the dark from my son who comes …
New Shiny Things
Kids love new, shiny things. Maybe we all do. And treasure boxes; treasure boxes to tuck away all those new, shiny things; they become less shiny with time; then they become treasures. Under the bed, in the nightstand, into the closet, up in the rafters the treasures go. Hold on for years, decades. Magic to …
Lyrics Post: “American Idiot”
I can’t believe it’s been nearly 20 years since this song, this album, came I tot the world. Somehow it seems more relevant and urgent today than 2004 when it came into the world. Listen up. Don’t be an American Idiot. "American Idiot" Don't wanna be an American idiot Don't want a nation under the …
Day to Day With Little Kids
Socks everywhere. Errant plates and cups. Facial tissues. Stuffed animals. Hair ties. Lots of “No’s”, lots of lean-in hugs, Lots of love. Lots of LOVE.
Up and Down
Master the skill, up and down. On the golf course, up and down on the green means getting there and sinking the putt in short order. Maybe it’s similar in life, up and down. Each day, get up and get your work done; pursue the goals of your life, the goals of the day. Whatever …
In Between
I’m between good and bad most of the time; maybe we all are. The Devil and The Angel, each shoulder. Aren’t we all like that? If we’re honest, it must be so, must be human nature, In between sun-up and sundown, so much happens, so much, so uncertain, so unsure, then sure, sometimes, in between, …
The Way
These three showing me the way. No shit no líe, it's been a rough last twelve or so months. Standing up and stepping up for these three has given me more purpose and power than expected. So grateful for them, for the foundation they create...just by being. So blessed I am to have them in …
Lyrics Post: “Desire”
This one, burns strong, forever low simmer, since I heard it the first time. Speaks to part of my mind-set of late…awhile…searching, waiting, wanting, hmm… …Stay patient. Lover, I'm on the streetGonna go where the bright lights And the big city meetWith a red guitar...on fireDesire She's a candle burning in my roomYeah I'm like the …
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