In Between the Chords of Life
My son and I were listening to a live
rendition of a song called “Need You Now”.
I told him that I like to hear the sound
of the fingers as they move across the
strings looking for the next chord.… —-> Continue…
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Does It Matter How I Got Here?
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…
For Valentine’s Day… Do something different
For those who do not find themselves celebrating
Valentine’s Day with a significant other,
why not do something… different this year.
Find someone who really needs to feel love – and let them feel loved.
The first part of this may be the hardest – because chances are
you’ve spent a lifetime walking by people who longed to feel loved.… —-> Continue…
Memorial Day remembrance…
It is my hope that for a day,
we can all agree on this;
the ultimate sacrifice was given
by those who left their families
that you might be with yours.
They were people of every race and religion,
nationalities from across the globe, and
members of every political party.… —-> Continue…
If you can’t say something nice – look harder
“If you can’t say something nice,
don’t say anything at all.”
My Mom used to say this when I was a kid,
and I was again reminded of it the other day
while on the phone with someone who
had very little nice to say.… —-> Continue…
Beneath the Surface
It has often occurred to me that at times
I hold too high of expectations for my son.
What I also realize is that I also carry these
often too high expectation of others
into the world of those around me.… —-> Continue…
Is it time to get rid of your TV yet?
Every so often when I take
the time away from Life to
visit a moment with the reality
that is portrayed on television -
I see why so many people use it
as an escape the the real World.
It explains and reveals in so many
ways how disconnected, misled,
disillusioned, and apathetic
this country has become.… —-> Continue…
