Category: voices
Spool Up, Down
Ramped up yesterday early, before the sun was up, a good start to a busy Friday ahead, ready to get a bunch moving forward, and then… Things went sideways was tue kids started waking up and getting ready for school… The youngest, spooled up herself, and not in a good way; she went from neutral …
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Yesterday: “On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month”, the major Western powers who had been at war for four years, called an armistice; the day the “war to end all wars” was paused, and hostilities soon ended. World War I. More than 8 million combatants perished; more than 11 million …
“Inspire Change”
National Football League teams. Seen on the back of football helmets at the base: “Inspire Change” ~ a simple, powerful message. What does it speak to? So many different topics that this phrase might apply to: In business, In society, In politics, In… I’d only add the implied, additional clarifying word: Inspire POSITIVE Change~ Yes. …
Democracy, Low and Slow: Working The Polling Center
Duties as assigned. I’m a Floater. Story of my life. Like a rover in the secondary of a football defense. Ready to help keep things together, and get the vote in, safe and secure. Monitor the kids collecting the voting station binders and ballot bags, keep the binders organized. We’ll see how it goes. What …
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Lyrics Post: “Running to Stand Still”
Pulled this one down again; an oft-repeated theme for this guy become a single parent almost a year back now. I’m sure my kids mom feels the same. All single parents do; even if you’re in ahold co-patenting 50/50 gig like we are. Damn! Just keep up, it’s rough sometimes…or at least, it’s about all …
Goat Trails
Work routine, getting around, Place to place, Goat Trails. Work up front, work in the middle, work in the back, Goat Trails to get round. Varied routes and routine to keep it fresh and interesting and expedient, Integrated Practice for and Integrated Life. Keep it fresh. Goat Trails.
All Saints’ Day
The day some honor all those deemed “saints” by the church. Maybe that’s even small “c” church; all groups have those model folks others are inspired to emulate. Good idea to learn from those who’ve gone before us, those who have set a good example, who have showed us the way. Those who live in …
Reflections: Tribe, Time Off…Transitory?
As I wind up a few days with old friends, in a place that I find particularly peaceful and restorative, I reflect, Just what is it that makes this time so valuable, powerful, desired? How can I create more of this mindset in my daily life? How can I make the hustle and bustle of …
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 …
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