Tag: reflection
Grandfather’s Legacy: Teaching Patience, Comfort as an Introvert, and Love for Music
I structured my memories about my grandfather into life lessons. I presented these at the service back in March and wanted to share here as well. Memory #1: When I was young, there was no question that I left unspoken. I knew not everyone wanted to talk all the time.…
Explore MoreMarch Madness: A Whirlwind of Life Events and Achievements
While some might think of the famous basketball tournament when you hear these words, I found myself in a whirlwind of big life events during my most recent March. We start this little story at work where the first quarter of the year is a sales promotion meant to bring…
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Official Navy records of captain’s logs in the United States go back as far as 1776 (which is pretty good since that is the year the country declared independence). This idea of recording events and interpretations was brought forward through history and into science fiction world of Star Trek. The…
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I reach back to the pastIn search for answersFrom childhood to my later youthI wander, aimlessly, or so it seemsGuided by those nearbyAnd further stillClose family and far-flung cousinsInfluences, all the sameFriends through life or just a seasonClinging to each momentSecrets hidden, or perhaps revealedEarning trustA shielded world was my…
Explore MoreDust in the Solar Winds
A burst of energy Created from Nothing Expands and contracts Into rocky worlds and gaseous moons Spinning around a sphere of plasma Unable to dodge the flares of liquid fire Protected by a blanket, formed at the core A planet, expansive, yet small in the eyes of the galaxy A…
Explore MoreThe Year of Two Weddings
I will admit this season has been a tough one for me with ever-changing societal rules and work schedules. The need for a break in the depths of winter is nothing new. The plane from Chicago to Tampa was packed and for a moment I almost forgot I was a…
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