I believe that listening is a lot of work. Hearing is not so difficult for me what with my ears just hanging there waiting to catch all those sounds floating all over the place. Listening, however means I need to make sense out of what I am hearing. To do that, I need to pay […]Read Post ›
Ah, the Christmas season! The lights, the music, the smiles, and the chestnuts roasting on an open fire. (C’mon. Do I even know anyone who roasts chestnuts on any fire?) But I can not deny that even though it is not yet a week into December Christmas is in full swing. In our house that means […]Read Post ›
If you have read any of my previous posts, you know I like to grill. Anytime of the year, in summer or winter, you can find me starting a fire and grilling something. In fact, I have a an old winter coat that my wife “suggested” I keep in the garage […]Read Post ›
The past few weeks my memories were drawn to some people who were important parts of my recovery. Two of them, Maurice and Pastor B. sort of invaded my thoughts. At first glance, these two have very little in common. Their personalities seem in opposition with each other. Their backgrounds and positions in life are at opposite ends of the scale. […]Read Post ›
Ok, politics is all done whether we are happy or not. And now it is time! This may seem early to some of you but from now until December 25th is my prime time for listening to CHRISTMAS MUSIC. (The crowd cheers, at least in my head) After all, how long did I have to […]Read Post ›
I once heard about something called the Hedonic Treadmill. My understanding basically comes down to, in terms this old brain can understand, the inclination to return to a relatively stable emotional level following positive or negative events in life. So, I am told I received a raise and I feel good. But after a period of time, the thrill fades and I feel […]Read Post ›
(This is not a paid political message) In 48 hours it will all be over. A number of people will win and a number will lose. And the commercials will go away and the yard signs will come down and the news headline writers will need to find another focus to energize some and infuriate others. But […]Read Post ›
A few weeks ago I pulled up in front of our house and just sat there. What happened next was kind of different. It was a moment akin to when your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. No I am not dead. What went through my mind were pictures of the some of the […]Read Post ›
(A parable is defined as an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. This one is truly not inspired as are the ones in the Bible. I originally wrote this about 25 years ago in a newsletter for recovering alcoholics and their families. At that time I was told that the message was a little blunt. I […]Read Post ›
I glared down the street ahead of me looking for that guy who had cut me off. He had the audacity to wave at me with a silly grin on his face. So, now I was on the hunt. I had been drinking some – and I was driving. Not a good combination for most people, but I […]Read Post ›
Just Following Him 