Current
Current thoughts of the day, what’s on my mind.
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Content
Generally, I am content and at peace, most of the time. I got here because I looked inward to figure out my passions and sense of purpose. I’ve been content especially since I published a book, but I wouldn’t say I’m happy. I struggle with depression and get easily discouraged. My book is not a… Continue reading
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Wing It
I have goals, things I want to accomplish, but making a plan is the hard part. It seems rote and dry. It’s my artistic side that can’t sit down and write out a plan. When I get the inspiration, I just start creating. The act of creating is all the fun. This approach spills into… Continue reading
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First Responder
The first responder puts themselves in harms way without hesitation to save or help others. Those in trouble are stuck and the first responder is their only hope. Without them many people would die. It’s a grave responsibility and first responders do it repeatedly. I never take them for granted. Continue reading
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Chewing Gum
It’s nice to know that politicians can walk and chew gum at the same time, but I cringe when I hear this phrase. Multi-tasking used to be the way to describe the ability to work on more than one thing at once, but I guess the gum cartel wanted to get their two cents in.… Continue reading
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Art Or Publish
I’ve been a mostly unconventional person. Against my parents’ wishes, I’m a self taught artist. When I published a book, I published myself. Many people follow these paths, but the shadow of stigma looms, by not being main stream. When I searched for a way to offer my art for sale online, I searched for… Continue reading
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Not Phone
In this modern age, it is tempting to say that the portable phone is the most important thing to carry. I can take pictures. I can locate places with GPS, meaning it’s hard to get lost, except when I’m in an area where the maps are inaccurate and the phone tells me I’m at my… Continue reading
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Presence
I put a lot of stock in people sharing their personal stories. I gain when I hear people tell their stories or share perspectives. I’ve been told that my sharing has a similar effect. I am a fan of the movie Being There with Peter Sellers, where his character’s biggest contribution was being present to… Continue reading
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Grief
In an alternate universe, I would have been a prolific writer, and probably published by age 30. I would have a social network of associates and friends that would support my work. Instead, semi-retired, I’m finally getting around to it. I spent my youth unduly focused on my father’s problems. Now, that I have finally… Continue reading
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Cat’s Chair
My cat is always taking my chair, the one in my office or the one where I watch television. I have a shirt depicting a cat asking why I am in his chair. It’s so spot on. Sometimes I don’t fight him; he’s too darn cute, looking at me declaring his territory. Other times, I… Continue reading
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Writing
Years ago I developed a practice of writing something new every day. I went over three years without missing a day. I did this to help me prioritize my writing as important to me. I grew up in a family that discouraged creative activity. In college an English professor said I was a rotten writer.… Continue reading
About Me
Indie author and self taught artist, creating for over fifty years, also a former corporate lawyer and systems manager … and other assorted vocations. Writing is my passion. I just released my first science fiction novel, Escape From Desolation, eBook and paperback. More information at my author page: http://escapefromdesolation.com
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