Word of the Day - Writing Exercise (04/23) Looking askance at the clock. Time is the enemy of both the young and the old. The young children protest because it moves not fast enough. Watching as it ticks down for recess, the end of the school day, the arrival of the weekend, and of summer.… Continue reading Passing of Time
Category: Random thoughts
My Signed Baseball
I recently attended the TedX BarryU event in Miami. I had the opportunity to hear a man named, William Cullen Mccormick Jr. speak. His speech was very moving and it was inspired by the connections he has made in his life. In his share, he explained that he carries around with him a baseball signed… Continue reading My Signed Baseball
Vomit Diaries – The Quintessential Recovery Method
The quintessential recovery method from addiction, I think it is fair to say has not yet been discovered. Those who would disagree are generally those that have succeeded in achieving recovery using a specific method. If it worked for me, it should work for everyone, right? It is easy to begin judging others who don't… Continue reading Vomit Diaries – The Quintessential Recovery Method
Vomit Diaries – Lost Connection
I am sure there are millions of people whose mothers are alive but never call them. I am certain I am not alone. I asked my sister, "does mom ever call you?" She said, "if she needs something...like when they still had a house here and needed me to turn their water on." And yet,… Continue reading Vomit Diaries – Lost Connection
Why I Only Talk About Weather…
The conversation we had today, I more or less just listened to you talk about your life. You seemed fine to hear about how my neighbor cut down their tree or that they are building apartments at the end of my street. However, when I tried to turn the subject to my career, current or… Continue reading Why I Only Talk About Weather…
Recent Mental Health Adjustments
It took me almost two years after getting sober to allow my therapist to convince me that I needed to be medicated. And boy did I. My emotions were so extreme and I was so sensitive to everything. It literally felt like I was an open nerve. I was in so much pain. Finding the… Continue reading Recent Mental Health Adjustments
Mental Illness Returns
Healthy me seems to have a lack of words,When I get sick they emerge,I can finally purge. Pouring over me like the Atlantic,Flooding the Titanic,The words can be spoken,Once I am broken. Mania defeats,I have to retreat,Pinch it in,Like a turtle poking out my ass,Else I wipe,And be covered in my own mess......I digress. I'd… Continue reading Mental Illness Returns
Getting What You Want Requires Doing What You Don’t
Getting what you want is hard. Who knew how important the things our parents made us do growing up were. Things like teaching us to not quit or doing chores. Things that teach you the very hard lesson that to reach major goals requires you to do things you don't want to do, consistently. Twice… Continue reading Getting What You Want Requires Doing What You Don’t
Art and Flaws – Random Thoughts
My long lost love. I've left these keys abandoned for some time as I've been thoroughly courted and engaged by the colorful arts. However, you've been calling to me the last few days. For whatever reason I've been resisting. When my underlying emotions get too stormy though and anxiety has me questioning sanity, then I… Continue reading Art and Flaws – Random Thoughts
The Light of Dreams
The light on the house feels warm, For a moment I get lost in that life, Or what I imagine that life could be, Coming home to the one who sees you, Having someone to consider... The best part of every past relationship and love story flash before my eyes, Constructing this dream where everything… Continue reading The Light of Dreams
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