The quote in the title of this blog, by an unknown author, speaks for itself. Each day has the potential for great adventures and challenges presenting an awesomeness that may be enthralling or terrifying. The unknown of what will come next is the fear inducing dilemma. Ahead may be great victories or humbling defeat. We’ll never know, [...]
Ever venture out in to the swirling torrent of a flooded river? The river bank may have calm eddies depending on the curve of the river’s course. But, taking a step out beyond the safe edge brings the ineviteable current’s pull at legs and body and the raging torrents unmercifully consume the person whole.
Emotions are similar in how they can [...]
The image of passing ships in the night brings a strong sense of solitude, sadness, and, even, desperation. There is no connection between the two as they float through a vast ocean alone. There is only a realization of another present and isolated as oneself.
Take notice of those passing you by. Look in their eyes [...]
(Click on above title for full text) Do you remember the times when you were stopped by law enforcement while driving? In the majority of the stops I’ve experienced, the officer asked me, “Do you know why I stopped you?” It’s a very good question. If I tell the officer why I think he stopped me and [...]
An appropriate dedication for one who sacrificed and loved his country:
In Honor of Ed Freeman
You’re an 19 year old kid. You’re critically wounded, and dying in the jungle in the Ia Drang Valley , 11-14-1965, LZ X-ray, Vietnam . Your infantry unit is outnumbered 8–1, and the enemy fire is so intense, from 100 or [...]