Quality Living vs. Quantity

There was a time when I tried to experience as many various activities as possibleā€¦ā€¦and I did Running from one thing to anotherā€¦ā€¦but I realized that I was missing the complete experience because I was in a hurry for the next ā€œthingā€ I have come to appreciate each encounter and spend the time to enjoy…

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Osculate Life

Each morningā€¦.. when I arise I direct my mind to the skies and Osculate the Clouds They open up their eyes and through their smiles the sun shines and brightens up the day By embracing what has been placed before me I connect to a ā€œPowerā€ that surrounds me and guides me to the extent…

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Philosophy vs. Teaching

Teaching is the transfer of knowledgeā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ Philosophy is the interpretation of that knowledge which should be left to the students Teachers cross the line when personal beliefs invade Ā knowledge Teaching is the transfer of knowledge Philosophy is the interpretation of that knowledge Two different fields to plow inā€¦ā€¦ ttucro

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Momma Lisa

Momma Lisa works the night shift at the tire factory as an inspector Her kids are in bed by ten oā€™clock after homework and chores which they do resolutely out of their respect for all she does for them Dad is an alcoholic and has been out of the picture for a long timeā€¦..and rarely…

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Dancing with the Alphabet

Sometimes when I want to fret i have a dance with the Alphabet turning and twisting to and fro, never quite sure where itā€™s going to go I give it full rein and l let it go ā€¦.and often it takes me to places I never knew before so it isnā€™t reasonable to expect that…

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Donā€™t jump in the pitā€¦ā€¦

Occasionally you will slip but be careful not to fall into the Pitā€¦.. Everyone trips and falls but as you tumble and roll Avoid the holes and donā€™t fall in the Pit Stay away from people, places and things that make you feel less of yourself and others There are potholes on the road of…

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Dropping Petals Along the Wayā€¦ā€¦

Itā€™s a pleasant experience for me to drop petals along the way, from the beautiful flowers that have given to me to share of the bounty ascribed is the task assigned to those whose cups will never run dry Drop petals along you way it is a joy to often missed Ttucro

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Gustatoryā€¦ā€¦.Heavens bequeathed

Oh what pleasure it gives to me to taste the gifts God has provided to appreciate the ability to partake of the wonderful food the Earth makes and to share this delight with others The offerings of the waters and the skiesā€¦.. bring Ā  tears to my eyes Seems such a waste not to stop…

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Genuineā€¦ā€¦. Authenticā€¦..for XIM

Generally it isnā€™t hard to see the difference between duplicates and the ā€œReal Thingā€ Sometimes the imposter is a close match but use and time reveals its shortcomings Ā I have the good fortune of being the ā€œcaretakerā€of a few objects that stood the test of time and continue to serve me well It has been…

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Blossoms on my treeā€¦ā€¦

Oh what a blessing to me to enjoy the blossoms on my šŸŒ³ tree to watch them grow and share their splendor it is a great compliment to see the respect and kindness they offer in the way they glow and smile Everyone grows their šŸŒ³ by what they do and what they believe so…

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