I spend a lot of time in my car these days and most of that time is spent driving to and from therapy. If you’ve read any of my previous blog posts, you’ve probably realized that I’m in desperate need of therapy. “What kind?” you may be asking. Well, there’s the obvious physical therapy for […]
Few But Faithful
This one’s for the few but faithful folks that visit my blog and wait expectantly for posts and tweets. The last week or so has been rather crazy. And from what I hear, I don’t seem to be in the minority when making that statement. It was the first week of school for most people, […]
Five on Friday
Well today marks one week from my hip surgery and I think that justifies having two Five on Friday lists. I guess that’s technically Ten on Friday. But it’s 2 separate lists, so I think it still counts. List 1: Can we just take a minute to acknowledge all of the relationships I’ve been blessed […]
Zora Neale Hurston: Their Eyes Were Watching God
“Ships at a distance have every man’s wish on board. For some they come in with the tide. For others they sail forever on the horizon, never out of sight, never landing until the Watcher turns his eyes away in resignation, his dreams mocked to death by Time. This is the life of men. Now, […]
“In My Opinion…”
I’m not just a blogger; I’m a writer. Which means I also keep a journal. I traditionally use my journal to document and evaluate my day. It helps me process things. I remember the things that I’m grateful for and I reflect on the things I could have handled better. I offer a prayer of […]
F. Scott Fitzgerald: This Side of Paradise
“It was always the becoming he dreamed of, never the being.” “A very confused, very juvenile moment of awkward backings and bum pings followed, and everyone found himself talking to the person he least desired to.” “We must leave this terrifying place tomorrow and go searching for sunshine.” Click To Tweet “He waited for the […]
F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Great Gatsby
“Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.” “I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.” “People disappeared, reappeared, made plans to go somewhere, then lost each other, searched for each other, found each […]