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Rocking the chair

“Some folks trust to reason,Others trust to might.I don’t trust to nothing,But I know it come out right.”Lyrics from “Playing In The Band” by The Grateful Dead In my younger years I lived my life by words like these. (Images courtesy of https://www.livingly.com/ and https://www.baytree-interiors.co.uk/item/cest-la-vie-gold-foil-plaque/) Everyone worries, right? I mean, most people do, some more…

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Do kids still have fun?

“When I was a child I dreamed like a child of wonder…but it’s gone.”Lyrics from ”My Back Door” by Melissa Etheridge I love this. After years of chasing happiness, this makes more sense. Do kids have fun anymore? There’s several discussions out there, with research done on all ages, to find out if kids still…

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Time: everywhere and nowhere

“Aimlessness, nonattainment, is a wonderful practice.”Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist Monk   I am a schedule person. A list maker. A person who wants to know the plan as opposed to being surprised. I understand that in life there are many things out of my control, and so I try to take control with schedules…

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When the enemy I fight is myself

“Every silver lining has a touch of grey…I will get by. I will survive.”Lyrics from ”Touch of Grey” by The Grateful Dead Cold evenings, stunning sunsets I’m baaaack! I’ve been a bit lost, mentally and emotionally. When I began this journey I was full of drive, ambition, inspiration, and excitement. And I knew when I…