Many years ago I heard a story
about a letter Abraham Lincoln
had written to one of his generals
at some point during the Civil War.
From what I recall, the general had
been hesitant at a time when
immediate decisive action was
needed to achieve a victory,
and because of his delays and
decisions a defeat seemed eminent.… —-> Continue…
The scars of our life
are the score of our living -
evidence that we have risen
from the shadows and fought.
We may not win every battle,
and we will falter, fall, and even fail
in our advances and endeavors.… —-> Continue…
What is your intention today?
Did you have one this morning,
or is much of your life casual
and on cruise control?
Every beautiful moment of your life
will pass and if you continue leaving
the life you desire to chance -
it will pass you by indifferently.… —-> Continue…
It occurred to me the other day that at times
I hold too high of expectations for my son.
Actually, it was the other day + 5 years.
I jotted down the thought with the intent on
finishing it sooner than now, but here we are.… —-> Continue…
It was a fun night celebrated with friends
that brought me to downtown Portland.
That’s the Oregon one
(pronouned Or-ree-gahn by the out of towners) -
not the one in Maine on the OTHER coast.
It was on the walk back to the car that I saw it.… —-> Continue…
So my goal is to keep this short and sweet,
because if I don’t – the point might get lost.
Now, regardless of your religious & spiritual beliefs,
you no doubt get the intent of my photo posted above.
There is no shortage of people who came from
low and humble beginnings and went on
to create great success for themselves.… —-> Continue…
