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Finally, some optimism.
Even some of my gun-toting Trumper friends were concerned about Inauguration Day. They hadn’t condoned the insurrection on January 6th, but didn’t denounce it either and thought it possible that act was just the beginning. They would finish our conversation with “You know Biden is already after our guns, right? That’s why it will be…
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Goodbye… Hello!
Aside from all the political bullshit, it was a pretty good week. It is hard not to get drawn into it but at some point my mental health won’t take anymore. I decided (for the umpteenth time) to focus on something, anything really, that is different and hopefully positive. That opportunity came about in two…
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a distraction.
So much for 2021 right. The new calendars I handed out promised a better year, at least the pictures did, and of course it had 2021 splashed everywhere! None of us were naive enough to think that with the “flick of a switch,” 2021 would magically transform into the respite our weary souls needed, but…
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Don’t act your age.
Christmas and New Years turned out nice. Unlike Thanksgiving, we treated ourselves to having our family over. Our group only grew from three to seven, but what a difference it made! Thanksgiving gave me a sense of what it must feel like for millions. To be isolated from loved ones on not only holidays and…
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Gratitude
Not sure how a thought or idea gains momentum or becomes viral, but gratitude seems to be the “One” right now. Almost every post I see has a reference to it. Some are simple and thoughtful, while others are elaborate and requesting you “share” this post if you are really my “friend,” (otherwise I’ll unfriend…
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New shoes.
I’m not sure what constitutes a lot of footwear for a guy. I keep mine pretty organized so I was a little surprised when the total hit 39 pair. That includes everyday wear, sneakers, boots and dress shoes. If my wife is a fair example for women, my modest collection isn’t even close, but again,…
a life always under construction
a personal journey to age with purpose
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a life always under construction 