Memories can be elusive, like trying to reach and get that little spec of something floating in your water. Sometimes no matter how much you try to finger it out, it shifts out of the way, circling around rejecting all attempts to pull it out. Then sometimes it really doesn’t seem to matter, and I…… Continue reading Elusive Memories
Not all heroes possess superhuman talents and capabilities, and not all heroes are those who save lives, protect the peace, and serve our country. Although, many who do these are. A crossing guard who dives in front a speeding car to save a child…that’s heroic. Soldiers who go into war zones while we all remain…… Continue reading My Brother the Hero
Lowell Grand Banks Dory Model “All I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.” – John Mansfield I’m not a sailor. It’s not that I don’t enjoy it, it never comes up as an opportunity in my daily life. But I love boats, especially the tall ships of the past. …… Continue reading Building Boats, Life Lessons
Pilot Officer Edwin Amos Paulton I never served in the military or fought in a war and cannot begin to imagine the true horror our veterans faced. I’ve never been shot at or been in a situation where my life, and the lives of others, were on the line. I cannot fathom their experience, nor…… Continue reading Honoring Our Veterans
Sometimes I catch myself drifting back in time. Thinking of a moment in my past and thinking how good things were. For me, it’s playing little league baseball, riding our bikes around the neighborhood, or just goofing off with friends. It’s something we all do at some point in time. Reflecting on something positive and…… Continue reading The Good Old Days
I enjoy painting when I get time and am in a creative mood. Landscapes in oils mostly. Not a professional by any means, but I do try my best and always try to learn something new. Perhaps a new technique for painting clouds or trees or focusing more on how light and shadow play on the canvas, getting…… Continue reading The Idea of Perfection
Time defines most things when you think about it. The ongoing ticking of the clock, minute after minute. Time preceded us. Time will continue after us. This is the nature of things. But the beginning and the end are unique to each of us. We only have the time in between to work with. We…… Continue reading The Honoring of a Sacrifice
Some good memories of my mom were from our watching Bob Ross episodes. At the time, probably mid-1990’s, our local PBS channel would air some of his episodes Saturday mornings. Seeing a blank canvas transformed into a painting was soothing and pleasing. There was always an “ah-ha” moment, when everything came together and I saw…… Continue reading Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself
I’m an amateur historian. Actually, I have a bachelor’s degree in history, and it has always been a topic I found extremely interesting. Growing up, I read my fair share of books about World War II, aviation history, American history, etc… So naturally, when I got into college, this was a degree that fascinated me.…… Continue reading I, Historian
The concept of mindfulness may bring about thoughts of Buddhist monks, mastering the practice or meditation on a journey to enlightenment and wisdom. Perhaps the old monk at the top of the mountain, meditating on the meaning of life comes to mind. Focusing on a single thought or idea, as we empty out of minds…… Continue reading A Life of Mindfulness
Deep Thinking 