Robin and I are in Gatlinburg, TN. Her sister and brother-in-law were using a time share with some friends. The friends had to leave early, and her sister asked if we wanted to finish out the week. We said, “Yes!” so last night we drove the six hours down from Indianapolis, and here we are!Continue reading “MEDITATIONS-9/14/23”
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Great White North
I was unemployed for a week during the last week of January. By choice. I had an opportunity to go back to work for Safe Havens International, the world’s largest non-profit school safety center. I worked for them prior to COVID, and thought it was a good thing to get back into. I get toContinue reading “Great White North”
Who Are You?
My favorite sci-fi series of all time is Babylon 5. Aliens galore, telepaths, techno-mages, true love, lots of action, space battles, you name it. And lots of fodder for metaphysical rumination. There is a race called the Vorlon. An ancient, secretive race. They had an ambassador on the Space Station Babylon 5 named Kosh. InContinue reading “Who Are You?”
Meditations, Part 4
From my brother, I learned that there is true evil in the world, and that there are stout warriors who oppose it. He taught me that such bravery comes with a cost, and that true bravery is not in facing danger, but in doing what needs to be done, knowing the cost, but doing itContinue reading “Meditations, Part 4”
Meditations, Part 3
From my sister I learned to express myself. She is a poet by nature, and when she wasn’t looking, I would see for myself how she viewed the world. Much understanding would not come until later, but the understanding did arrive, and continues to reveal itself to me. From my sister, I learned to passionatelyContinue reading “Meditations, Part 3”
MEDITATIONS PART 2
From my mother I learned to be a professional. I learned to be even-tempered under pressure. I learned from her organization of thought and processes. I learned to order my thoughts, and to keep emotions from negatively influencing my decisions. From my mother I learned the mechanics of good communication. I learned the techniques ofContinue reading “MEDITATIONS PART 2”
Meditations of a Bald, Fat Guy 