Tag: Narrative
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Nothing Ventured…
I have passed several months assessing and appraising the details of my life. The investment in the worthless, believing in good ideas. The consummate overachiever wanting to show that I can get the job done. I always look back at the disappointing outcomes. I have a sound heart and people have enslaved it. My death […]
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Beginning of the End
The year 2017 is an “eye-opener.” I hoped the world around me would change if I gave it more time. I gave it another year, and the level of depreciation is staggering. The value of time and effort must become increasingly important. I cannot win with only good works and good behavior; the situation requires […]
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Cost
I waited too long. It’s unlike me to stay in one place, rooted to the floor. Everything is withering to dust. I squandered the opportunity for satisfaction. Loyalty was the motivation, the inspiration of a fool.
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Good Day
I did not see the total solar eclipse; rain and thunder filled the sky. I spent the day with good company and a good sandwich. It was a good day.
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Summer of ’17
Summer is nearing its end. The moments captured were memorable in a painful kind of way. I learned several things about life and about myself. It was bitter-sweet and I have no regrets. Some investments were necessary in order to gain knowledge from the experience. Visitors The visit from my relatives could have gone […]
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A Fun Weekend
Despite the fact that our air-conditioner stopped working at home this weekend, we made the most of our weekend.
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Tombstone Engraving
This year continues to burden me. I am unable to sleep at night even with the use of sleep-aids. My job is growing more difficult to do, in fact, I dread going there. There are several major initiatives on my plate and there are new people involved who don’t know what they are doing. The company […]
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Transformation
I am putting myself “out there” without concern toward the reactions of others. I am doing the unexpected in order to obtain the unachievable. I am allowing the nostalgia to erase the unwanted imprints. There is some discomfort yet, it is expected. I am not the man I was however, the transformation is incomplete.
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Howling Winds
Last night, I slept for nearly eight hours. For many this is an acceptable number and the standard; for me, this an overdose. It was much-needed rest but it left me feeling like a drugged turtle. Anyway, I was able to complete my morning workout with a decent calorie burn followed by a long hot […]
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My Fifteen Minutes of Flame
This story took place in May 2009. After a late evening out with the family, I got famished. We decided to stop by a local KFC / Pizza Hut. Things started off fine as I ordered the grilled chicken – all dark meat and my wife ordered mini pizzas for her and the kids. Now […]
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