Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed... Our... Continue Reading →
A Doomscrolling Substitute This is the last post of 2024 on this blog. My tradition over many years (and several blogs) is to take one week off. It’s always the last week of the year. A chance for me to sit back, look at the past and the future. Also, a chance to not worry... Continue Reading →
Yeah, It Was OK Lucky Christmas (2011) - A single mom moves to a small town with her son to start over again. Meanwhile, across town a good looking local man has set aside his dreams to support the family business. The rest you can guess. Directed by Gary Yates Starring Elizabeth Berkley, Jason Grey-Stanford... Continue Reading →
Just a quick note on giving thanks. I have been blessed in many ways over the years of my life. Where those blessings originate I will leave to your own beliefs. But whatever the source, I am too often complacent about the wonderful things in my life. I married my college sweetheart, and for more... Continue Reading →
Special thanks and recognition to all the folks who have to keep the world running so that the rest of us can have some time off. To Police, Fire, Emergency, Hospital and everyone who pulls a shift today, thank you!
I have no idea what set me off. I've seen and heard the phrase probably a million times in my life. This time it was on a bumper sticker. “God Bless America”. Over the years I've been disturbed by the smugness that seems to underly the common use of that phrase. Too often it seems... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 