Sign Language for Dogs

GOD ” if you want to get there …. better let me drive, you’re swerving a bit and I know you’re tired…. Slide over to the passenger side…. Close your eyes and enjoy the ride……I watch you do this all the time….. you get wrapped up in things that twist…

I couldn’t stomach the trajectory of the country that is home to me the result of having people in authority preach the message that America 🇺🇸 is bad and needs to be destroyed the indoctrination that has occurred is a direct result of political philosophies that have been purported and…

I am convinced the God I love cares about everyone and everything I see such pain and suffering and it’s hard to understand with one sweep 🧹 of His Hand 🤚 that would all disappear…… but I suppose that’s what Heaven is for ….so we wouldn’t want to stay here…

Be careful with your absolutes some things change over time I do believe that certain things will remain unchanged in my mind but I am also willing to admit that some are open for debate those need not be set in stone……difficult to erase – I have tenants that guide…

Often you may here others say “best to stay in today” but for me a better way is to be present in this moment Much time in a day for my thoughts to drift away and get distracted and be lead away from focusing on where I am so to…

Everyone has times when their life spins sometimes you can stop it and sometimes you just have to give in but you better know your limits before you begin because that a “Hulu Hoop” contest you’ll never win…… you have to know your limits an honest appraisal of what we…

Just a “ regular Joe “ who loves the Lord and was Rector of a church I attended……. A statement he made on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic has stayed with me and I find interesting and insightful……. ” I think we will all be surprised at some…

God forbid that I should forget what it’s like to be a kid Maturing is both a subtraction and addition we dismiss childlike behavior and hopefully learn to adjust interactions and responses that are appropriate for the person and situation we dismiss childlike behavior…… but woe to those who dismiss…

In my world 🌎 if I can conceive it …. It isn’t far fetched how many ideas were initially seen as ludicrous – far fetched: throwing an object a long distance and having an animal retrieve it far fetched correct your thinking 🦍 oboe the hobo 

The “Silent Teacher”offends no one communicates by face ….. feet….. and hands lives out the lesson plans and smiles when the students comprehend – the “Silent Teacher” quickly learned that words mean little until their source has earned Respect from actions that verify those words – some will not receive…

A different culture a different plan not for you to understand be a light and shake their hand because you are a guest in their land – spend no time trying to correct your opinions aren’t important don’t interject take what is good and accept the rest remember always…. You…

I admit often I have Attention Deficit Disorder with life I am currently at Limasawa Island in the Philippines it is very simplistic…. quaint……majestic ammenites are sparse but the lack of frills is a fair trade off for the unspoiled surroundings it would be considered Paradise to many with a…

You will be lucky 🍀 if you meet a handful of people in your entire lifetime that are genuinely authentic you might meet many that have periods of authenticity….. days or weeks but day in day out rare I would like to aspire to that select group but it is…

On second thought (I actually started living my life… yep mine….. at the age of 66)  I feel in line…… caving to the expectations of others contributed…… to a lengthy alcohol and drug addiction….. to be clear they were my choices…..they said what they wanted and I caved in….. that’s…

(Following bad advice) choose your sources of information wisely the influencers of your life can help you soar with Eagles or sitting on the toilet …. trying to figure out what is wrong with your life prune juice 🦍

Losing your temper…….. like shooting yourself in the foot 🦶 and you pulled the trigger….. no one to blame….. you’re left with the pain – 🦍♥️🦍♥️🦍♥️🦍♥️🦍♥️🦍♥️🦍♥️🦍♥️🦍 oboe the hobo

The Devil is running wild all over the World 🌎 destroying countries and relationships There is an answer but it’s been around for awhile and if it’s not trendy then people aren’t interested in it to set aside tradition and ethics that hold nations and peoples together is cutting the…

You’re just a tiny plant 🌱 just trying to maintain the temperature is sweltering you could use a drop of rain 🌧️ but you brace yourself and try to concentrate on many other things but your thoughts meander to that single drop of rain you call out to your neighbors…

This Chapter in my life began 5 years ago many changes then took place most of which I still endorse and embrace shedding  the accumulated accoutrements that were gathered during the preceding chapters…… the process clearly revealed the previous notions that many “things” make an interesting and rewarding life Garbage…

Okay already……. you waited too long for you……it’s not a new song – so you know you need to get some things off your chest at the time it doesn’t matter anyone who will listen fits the requirements so you cross paths with an acquaintance…. Not actually a friend when…

If you are under the illusion that a requirement for “Acceptance” is Understanding you are throwing stones at “Goliath” hope your aim is better than mine – occasionally we are gifted with that “skinny” but you better not count on it It is not unusual to encounter many things that…

I must admit I am guilty of this perhaps you are too but how would you feel on a beautiful day if someone decided to carve their initials on your chest how would that go over with you – needless to say it wouldn’t be okay but it happens everyday…

I cannot offer a complete explanation nor do I care to try  I can only share the past pages of my life Stampede when I close my eyes there are people and places….. pictures and scenes many happy moments and broken promises and hearts nestled between smiles and cheers ….laughter…

Hiawatha knew but he didn’t tell me he wasn’t talking to you He said….. ”Our days are numbered….. they have complicated ways they are never happy with good things everything must change they have no love for the Earth and Her needs they are driven to defeat each other and…

Oh what a Relief for me when I gave my plans to thee….. Only then was I able to see You Always know what is best for me 🦍 🦍🥭🥭🦜🦜🌴🇱🇷🇵🇭🇱🇷🌴🦜🦜🥭🥭🦍

Forget trying to control anyone else…. I have that illusion vanquished I struggle with self discipline in many areas of my life I think a realistic goal is to identify them first and becoming willing to acknowledge they are obstacles in my way…. Most of us barricade ourselves….. myself included…

I imagined I was walking to the pearly gates and felt a hand lightly on my shoulder…….. they opened and I was shaking then a voice in a melodic tone said “ have a seat 💺……” and one appeared l was in a great hall and it was like being…

I’m washing Gods Clothes….. they don’t belong to me there are dishes in the sink I’ve yet to do…….they are His and the food that was on them too I believe everything I have and ever will own isn’t actually mine….. just on loan the gifts keep coming but they…

I believe everything that is alive can communicate with me I am sure others will wince when I share that I talk and touch plants ….. animals and trees 🌲 but call me short of cards…. But this deck works for me I admire their beauty and complexity…. Ask them…

It is easy to be distracted with life and all its paths and alleys Venturing off your chosen route is invigorating and inspiring at times but it also easy to get lost in the whirlpools and eddies of life go…., investigate…….explore…… but be attached loosely to and anchor ⚓️ of…