Monthly Archives: February 2022

February Twenty-eighth; Not Alone

I decided to do it again anyway, just a little differently. I recently signed up for our local Relay for Life event, only this time as a team member instead of captain. Try as I might, with such limited resources, … Continue reading

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February Twenty-seventh; Thoughts on The Ripples That Should Concern us All

He asked, “Why should we worry about what is going on so far away?” (Link heavy) I tried to explain as best I could, in as condensed a version that still carried the full reason as possible. He has a … Continue reading

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February Twenty-fifth; Smoke and Mirrors

The fog has yet to lift, and in this lifetime, along this journey, it never fully will. The fog was settling in before I called it a night last night. This morning it was thick and heavy, seeing any real … Continue reading

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February Twenty-fourth; Fear Not

What, are we facing? We all know what is going on between Russia and the Ukraine. We are seeing the reports, the photos and videos that are coming from there. We have heard the threats being made from Russia’s President … Continue reading

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Day Fifty-four; Footnotes of When They’re Working on the Railroad, You Can’t get There From Here

Well that was an interesting day. Since the rain was scheduled to stop about mid day I had agreed to meet at the church to help change the sign. I sat here waiting for time to head out. I talked … Continue reading

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February Twenty-third; If Only

Some people..not all, but some people.. How is it, we are still dealing with so much hurtfulness? Why, do we deliberately strike out in ways to cause pain to others? Not everyone, but so many do this. Seeking ways to … Continue reading

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Day Fifty-three; Footnotes Time Well Spent

She keeps apologizing. She has no idea how blessed I feel to be able to help any way and every way I can. She calls, then apologizes for bothering me. Not understanding how happy I am to be able to … Continue reading

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Day fifty-two; Footnotes of Strike Two and a Bit of Magic

Second attempt and still not fixed. The back up camera  on Star is hit or miss on working. It will work perfectly for a while, and then it won’t. I’ll have this blank screen until I shift into drive then … Continue reading

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February Twenty-first; Thoughts on Dealing With Grief and its Relative, Depression

“Like sand through the hour glass, so are the days of our lives.” For some, a well remembered line from a soap opera. Grief, flows like the tide. At its worst, flowing in and covering all that would seem happy. … Continue reading

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February Twentieth; The Tears of a Child

It could have been a very trying hour, but it reminded me and taught me something important. Today was my Sunday this month to help out in the nursery at church. Two and three year old kids can be amazing, … Continue reading

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