Atypical Saturday

A desperate and inescapable loneliness has overcome me this morning. Last night I woke up so many times that it’s though I haven’t slept. With everyone gone for fishing tournaments or three-day drunken frolics on the seashore or living new lives with new babies, here I am at home listening to a dishwasher that a … Continue reading Atypical Saturday →

Today’s profound insight

One often meets his destiny on the path he takes to avoid it. Master Oogway, Kung Fu Panda

Today and lots of Saturdays

When are you most happy? I woke up this morning with a familiar feeling of contentment. When I was a teenager, aside from the typical tug of war with my parents over my growing need for freedom, I was happy. Waking up on a Saturday morning was invigorating. The day brimmed with potential. On crisp … Continue reading Today and lots of Saturdays →

The irony…

Tell us one thing you hope people say about you. My life experiences have lead to the moment soon approaching when I will have to demonstrate great resolve without emotions clouding my view and polluting my words. I have endured by the grace of God. But now, having been given a precious jewel, I have … Continue reading The irony… →

Note to self

Let’s leave the rants in the drafts pile.