“Expectation is the enemy to happiness.” –JSM My daughter walked behind me as I was starting this installment. She stopped in her tracks, leaned over my shoulder and said, “Oh, wow! Cool!! You’re doing conspiracy theory stuff? Those are fun! Part three? What are you covering? I’ve seen “this” and watched that, and readContinue reading “Conspiracy Theorist, Part 3:”
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Conspiracy Theorist, Part 2
Having one of those “bizarre” conversations a couple of months ago, centered loosely around “theories,” a statement from a friend really hit me hard, but not quite hard enough to knock me off balance. The words had an impact, but it wasn’t a take-down. In fact, the conversation was initiated by them, which indicates toContinue reading “Conspiracy Theorist, Part 2”
Conspiracy Theorist
This might be one of those installments which could easily lump me into a specific category, and I’ve come to accept that. At this point, perhaps I welcome it? Not really sure to be honest… I really don’t care either way. That’s the beauty of self-awareness. Those who truly know me, know who I amContinue reading “Conspiracy Theorist”
Lessons
“Each and every lesson learned through my life, has been learned the hard way.” -JSM- The “phoenix rising” metaphor is overly used, and way too cliche. The example may fit the bill for a lot of people in a lot of cases, but I hate using it. It’s almost cringe worthy. As most ofContinue reading “Lessons”
Vengence
“Don’t ask me what I believe. I’ll just tell you what I don’t believe.” -JSM- I didn’t really hit a doctor with a chair. That would have made me a monster. I wanted to. My mind went there. For a fraction of time I tapped into that primitive side of me. Eyes bugging fromContinue reading “Vengence”
Rage
The ride to the the hospital the following morning was a brief trip of silence. I drove with a white knuckle grip, lost in my thoughts, and she sat in the passenger seat sending text messages to her friends, family, and co-workers to fill them in on the details of her day surgery. We wereContinue reading “Rage”
Tension
The cough intensified as the days wore on. Deep and rattling. At times, uncontrollable. As if she was surrounded by an evil entity, squeezing all the air from her lungs. It literally came from nowhere. All was fine… until the cough magically appeared. Nancy’s one tough lady, but this was knocking her down. All IContinue reading “Tension”
The Silence Before the Scream
I stare at the horizon and the waves hit my shins. The receding water buries my feet in warm sand, and I’m finally at peace. My cluttered mind now at ease. A place I desperately wanted to call, home. Here, I can relax. “I’m not returning until I find answers.” “You’ll leave when I tellContinue reading “The Silence Before the Scream”
The Stars and the Sea
“Stuck. In the muck. Down on my luck. My mind has been hit by a speeding dump truck. Feet firm on the ground, brain running amok. I see the sea and the sky and behold I’m awestruck. -JSM- In 2009, I spent some time in Bermuda. The only real vacation I’ve ever had. ThreeContinue reading “The Stars and the Sea”
A Hard Fall From a High Wagon
“I’m on the front line, don’t worry I’ll be fine, the story is just beginning. I say goodbye to my weakness, so long to the regret, and now I see the world through diamond eyes.” -Shinedown- As winter approaches, I’ve felt fatigued, sluggish, and slightly grumpy. Winter in Maine, while beautiful and magical, can also be looooong and gray.Continue reading “A Hard Fall From a High Wagon”
