As I was reviewing today’s post, I realized that today marks my 2nd year of blogging. I can’t believe it’s already been two years. I guess my trip to the Printers Row Lit Fest in Chicago, Illinois, on Saturday turned out to be my 2nd Blogniversary celebration. I didn’t plan it that way, but it … Continue reading Printers Row Lit Fest 2025
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The Questions We Don’t Ask – And Why They Matter, Part 5
When Dr. Stein suggested the following question: Do you travel much? Why? Why not? I don’t think he was looking for a quick answer like, “Yes, I travel a lot because I love to visit new places,” or “No, I don’t travel much because I’m afraid of airplanes and I don’t have money.” Those are … Continue reading The Questions We Don’t Ask – And Why They Matter, Part 5
The Questions We Don’t Ask—And Why They Matter
Last Thursday, I mentioned a little project I’ve taken on, inspired by a post from Dr. Gerald Stein titled “The Questions We Don’t Ask.” Sometimes we’re quick to judge others, or place expectations on them that we don’t even meet ourselves. Dr. Stein’s questions are uncomfortable, but I believe taking the time to reflect on … Continue reading The Questions We Don’t Ask—And Why They Matter
Rockin’ Thursday LVI and the Sunshine Blogger Award
Today, I’m doing something different. Along with today’s Rockin’ Thursday music video, I’m also responding to Kimberly Vargas Agnese, who nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger Award. Thank you so much, Kimberly! She is a great blogger and you can visit her blog at Buckets on a Barefoot Beach. For today’s Rockin’ Thursday, I’m featuring "Every Breath … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday LVI and the Sunshine Blogger Award
My Military Boots
Last week, I saw an interesting prompt asking: "Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you.” I thought, "This is actually a good prompt, and my boots have a story to tell.” As you can see from the title, my favorite pair of shoes is actually my military boots. My … Continue reading My Military Boots
My Forever Love
It took me some time to write this poem, but it finally arrived. It’s dedicated to my beautiful wife, an extroverted soul who completes me in every way. Words, whether written or spoken, are not enough to describe the love I feel for her. It has been a little over 30 years since I first … Continue reading My Forever Love
My Reading List: 2024-2025
It’s that time of year when I recap the books I’ve read and share my reading plans for the upcoming year. Last year, I managed to read 13 books—one more than my original goal. This year, I read 21 books, and I couldn’t be happier. My reading time feels like a mini-retreat—a chance to lose … Continue reading My Reading List: 2024-2025
The Old Tree
Today, as part of our series featuring poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law, we turn our attention to the third poem, The Old Tree, from the book section titled Love Poems in Old Age. This poem beautifully captures the fragility of life and the grace of aging and decline. El Arbol ViejoSobre la espina dorsal del … Continue reading The Old Tree
Reflections on a Year of Blogging
I can’t believe it’s been a year since I started this blog! It’s been an amazing experience, far beyond what I expected. One of the things I wanted to do after retiring from the military was to increase the number of books I read each year. The byproduct of reading and taking notes was a … Continue reading Reflections on a Year of Blogging
Book Review: Writing and Being – Embracing Your Life through Creative Journaling
The book “Writing and Being - Embracing Your Life Through Creative Journaling” by G. Lynn Nelson was recommended to me back in 2019 while I was attending a leadership seminar in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. At the time, we were discussing how to identify leadership traits, focus on personal growth, and create a purpose statement. I … Continue reading Book Review: Writing and Being – Embracing Your Life through Creative Journaling
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