Just another manic monday

I’ve said it jokingly to several people now, but in the shadowy corner of my soul where all my truths hide, I’m pretty sure it’s there among the cobwebs; I’m so far behind right now, I’ve lapped myself twice on the back field...

Focus on the good

Looking back on my life the past couple of three years, it’s been a veritable roller coaster. Things are finally on a somewhat even keel, for now anyway. While my life is far from perfect, I do have more than my fair share of blessings. With Thanksgiving this past...

Counting down and paying it forward

Tis the day after Thanksgiving and all through the house, no one is stirring, not even to reheat leftovers… The holiday itself is ended, but the replete calm of time together is in full swing. Chess, books, old movies, and time to just talk is my favorite part...

In this life

Today has been long. I’ve been to University, three grocers, the hardware, the bank and a few other stops. I’ve toted bag after bag into a house smelling like bliss, but have managed to neglect to eat more than some pretzels and mustard, and still…it...

Simple Things

It’s the week of Thanksgiving. Everyone is hustling to make sure their feast with family and friends is perfect. They’re laying out the game plan for hitting the best sales. Perfection seems to be the goal. The perfect holiday. The perfect family...