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
Month: December 2023
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.