Monthly Archives: October 2011

I’m grateful tonight for the opportunity to pay it forward. Sometimes I get help from people whom I don’t have the ability to repay, at least not in dollars. In at least one case I’ve been able to barter services–helping … Continue reading →

You are not in this alone. Whatever your this is, I can tell you from my recent lived experience that whatever you’re going through know that you’re not in it by yourself. Somehow I felt compelled to start with this. … Continue reading →

Tonight my internet wasn’t working properly. Sometimes it does that. It’s amazing how much we’ve come to rely on wireless internet in our homes when a few years ago the idea of it seemed far fetched. We were so accustomed … Continue reading →

Tomorrow, October 19, 2011, my “baby girl” will turn 21 years old–a momentous age, I suppose, depending on how one measures such things. It means that at midnight she can go buy a six-pack or a bottle of wine. To … Continue reading →

Sometimes it amazes me how quickly a day passes. And then another day quickly passes until it’s been another week. Time has flown by and is showing no signs of slowing down. I am grateful for the time I’ve had … Continue reading →

Tonight I think I will stick with simple gratitude. Earlier I started writing about my gratitude for the committed relationships I’ve been fortunate enough to have had, and I am grateful to have been in loving, long-term relationships. But somehow … Continue reading →

It’s been a pretty good, if quiet day. In fact, that has characterized the weekend thus far–pretty good and quiet. I had a very good and thought provoking conversation with my therapist this morning. And I want to take a … Continue reading →

I’m grateful this evening for being exactly where I am at this moment doing exactly what I’m supposed to be doing. Earlier today I had been thinking about the strength of will it took for me to take a complete … Continue reading →

Whew another long and good day. I am really tired but need to remain awake for my 5-day-per week, 12 mile trek into Berkeley to pick up Jared from work. A few months ago, it seemed like we’d be making … Continue reading →

Okay, I admit it. I just watched Kirk Franklin’s “I Smile” video about half dozen times. I’m listening to it even as I type. What is it about that video? It’s the beauty of the faces of each individual as … Continue reading →