Today is a day to reflect on what it means to be independent, envisioned as the right to an individual’s life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, a nation that declared the right to self-governance. While we may initially focus on what this means for each of us, the other side of this freedom implies that this right is reserved for all.
So I would like to suggest that we act with compassion, July 6th being the lesser known Compassion Day. Compassion…..
I am now in the midst of change, beginning a break from my steadfast writing routine of the past three years. What served me well in creating my first three books has now lost its luster. There is a sense of loss and acceptance, relief rather than grief. Recognizing the need for separation to continue creation.
Looking for parallels with fatherhood, proud of my children for who they are, seeing that my role as a father also changes as time…..
So I have decided to begin blogging during the next phase of my journey. Having completed the trilogy and recently reaching the age of 60, I am embarking into new territory. Taking time to explore, encouraging myself to slow down and smell the roses.
This feels like more of a conversation, typing these words on my laptop rather than refining my message with pen and paper. I understand that bloggers are supposed to establish a schedule in order to gain a following. I’d rather…..
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Today seemed an unlikely day for snow, but snow it did. I continue to seek inspiration from life’s events, especially unexpected and out of the ordinary. Now in the midst of this third and last book of my trilogy, I began to question whether or not the current format of 6 chapters and 18 poems is the right way to end this book. Confirmation came at the deli counter when my lunch order number was 0618 and the bill for my sub…..