It starts with the feeling. That’s just it, at its core. It’s a feeling or series of feelings that can wash over you, immobilize you, cloud your mind to the point that there’s no room for anything else. “Awash” is the idea, the concept that comes to mind. Something like, you become awash with powerful, …
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Anxiety: A Personal Intro
I’ve been dealing with it all my life; for a long time I called it “worry” - more recently I’ve come to define it as anxiety. It’s pretty well been my constant companion since I was seven years old. So, why share some thoughts here now? Why not simply journal, or talk to a therapist? …
Blog Post Like A Tweet: “Surely, Tender, Lu”
She’s come a long way, this one; I guess all kids do; our Lu. Sure, powerful, daring; timid, shy, unwilling; she’s all these things and more. This pic, maybe two years back; still captures her essence: open, capable, somehow ready, even if she doesn’t always know it in the moment. She is, best we be, …
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Blog Post Like A Tweet: “Confidence Rising”
This guy, number two, been through a lot his eight years. So thankful for him and his tender way, his capacity for silly, even his defiance - he has a fight to be himself, through it all. Go man, GO.
Blog Post Like A Tweet: “Spring Break”
This one, number one, such an amazing soul. Humor, intelect, wit, insight, GOOD. Glad she’s related to me. 🙂
Lyrics Post: “Freedom ‘90’”
Wow. Or is it “Wham!” So SO good. On several levels. Take a read. Take a listen. Decide for yourself. My toe was tapping pretty quick. And my hips were rocking. SHAKE IT. "Freedom '90" I won't let you downI will not give you upGotta have some faith in the soundIt's the one good thing …
Tribe
A few of the tribe come together, the warmth, the laughter, easy sharing, caring, catching up, so good, so good. What does the tribe do? Some how through some magic, a sense of belonging, knowing, acceptance, concern. It fortifies, reassures, comforts. My tribe? At least two. SCHS85, SCU89. When I’m with these people the thick …
Jerry Rig
Jerry Rig or jury rig, is the practice of making due with what you have on hand to repair something or otherwise solve a problem. Making due, that's a good life lesson. Things don't always go as we'd like; sometimes to get some result close to what we want, we have to make due, make …
People Helping People
It’s a simple idea. People helping people. It’s a simple act. Anyone can do it. It’s an easy choice. If someone needs help and you can help them, do so. If each of us took this approach, things would be different in our neighborhoods, in our communities, states, countries, different for the better, in our …
Laughter, The Best Medicine
A little more on my old man, Howie Lud. He loved a lot of things: his family, his friends, teaching kids, tennis, golf, fishing, being outside, music, and humor. My dad loved to laugh. Here were three of this favorite comedians. I cried listening to these guys, I was laughing so hard. Laughter is good. …
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