Unfortunately, it is true
most of us are a little broken
when handling emotion
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A New Chance – Chapter I
Trouble
Chance Bell knew he was in over his head. The situation had escalated so high though he didn’t think there was any way out. But that was life for him. Just a series of falling in at the wrong place or wrong time and being overcome with consequences. If there was a different way to live life he would love to live it. Every day seemed to bring him a new obstacle to figure out how to out maneuver. Why would tonight be any different?
The late August moon had risen and thankfully was full. That provided some light for him to make his way down the dark alley. He would have preferred a bit more light to see by. Of course there were no street lamps above. In this part of town, they had all been broken any time they were replaced. Eventually, they stopped being replaced.
Continue readingCrunchy Leaf Season
Here we go, it’s that time of year
when I just can’t walk a straight line.
Let me say, the fault is not mine.
I’m not drunk, let me make that clear
it’s because crunchy leaves are here.
Continue readingIt’s okay…
You may not believe this post and that’s okay. But I am going to put it out here and document it all the same. It may have just been a coincidence and if so, this is going to sound crazy. I mean, I have been writing my little blog for 14 years. It hasn’t really grown that much so I can’t say with a 100% certainty that this claim is true. But here is my side of the story nonetheless.
Continue readingNot Today
From the outside…
Any long time reader of this little blog will know that I am single. I have mentioned it a time or two. The reader will also know that as an observer, I have made a few posts about relationships and specifically marriage. Not that I claim to be an expert on any such thing. I just share a few observations I notice outside looking in. If my few little thoughts might help anyone along the way, I count it as a success. If my thoughts do not help, I pray they don’t cause any damage. There’s enough of that in the world and that is not the intent of what I share. As always, if there are serious issues please do not feel ashamed in getting help. As I often say, we think nothing of going to the doctor for medical attention but often hide the fact we may need help dealing with our emotions and behaviors. Which I think is just pure ridiculousness. Here are a few of my thoughts, take from it what you will.
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I can’t today.
Too much is going on
all things in commotion
stirring up my emotion
can’t calm down
my focus is gone.
Continue readingThank you, President Russell M. Nelson
Thank you for a life well lived! A few of my notes of the lessons you tried to teach us. Of course, with over 40 years of conference talks alone, this list is a very small sample.
Confidence in the Presence of God
Charity * Virtue
The Second Coming of Christ
Prepare
Priesthood Keys
Gratitude
Jesus Christ
Continue reading101 Years
We never met, me and you,
but I still consider you a friend
so, my love to your family I send.
Though a sweet reunion is due
it won’t stop us all from missing you.
Continue readingA week later…
Last Sunday, September 28, I awoke to the sad news that the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away. President Nelson just celebrated his 101st birthday less than 3 weeks prior to his passing. So, it wasn’t a huge surprise but as someone I respect and appreciate for his wisdom and teaching, it was still a rather somber morning as I prepared to attend church. But because my church time is a bit later than typical, I also heard the news of Grand Blanc, Michigan and the tragedy there. Normally, I don’t watch television before church services so that I can keep my mind focused on the Sabbath. Sunday morning though, I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen. While it wasn’t any worse than other horrible tragedies this world is suffering lately, it was more poignant for me.
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