This is the first entry I made for this blog way back in June of 2007. It is a good introduction to this blog, and it serves as a good example of my
unexpected beauty
We have plans. We paint a picture of perfect beauty and the ideal life. However, we find beauty, a reason to live, a reason to fight, in an
happy nightmare
Being in a wheelchair was my worst nightmare. I had an accident, and I am now living my one-time nightmare. When I was training for a marathon, I
i am sure of this…maybe
Things occur chaotically, in an organized way. Everything happens for a reason, randomly. You can use logic to tell what others are
avoid drowning in lemonade
It is not always about taking lemons and making lemonade. Sometimes it is more about taking lemons and not making lemon juice. Bad things, with no
my soul
I still have times when sadness compounds. I still think "Why must I live like this?" And, "Where do I find joy?" However, I am generally happy. My
perspective
Someone always has it worse. Sometimes when my disability has me feeling sorry for myself, I think of those who were born with a permanent
eternity
We do not die. With conception, an eternal soul that affects other souls and introduces immortal ideas is born. Our soul, composed of the people
grandma’s whip
You can barely see a face buried behind those shades. But she don’t give a damn ’cuz her corneas are safe. Prescription insoles. Feelin’ the
juniper seeds
Guess what, reader? Today is the first day of June. Oh how I adore this month! I especially enjoy watching the prairie dogs forage in the
i want some of that coal.
When someone talks about receiving coal in his or her stocking for Christmas, I become envious. At least he or she got something! My parents were
sporting
I was going to root passionately against the Chiefs in the Super Bowl because 1, Travis Kelce did uncharacteristically bad for my fantasy football
Should watching this Barry Sanders documentary make me cry?
Watching Barry Sanders' highlights' moves me to tears. This is a weird thing to admit about watching football reels. But is it, really? The
holiday of music
When it comes to Jingle Bells, I very much prefer Bing Crosby's version to Frank Sinatra's version. I am not questioning Sinatra's prowess as a
doubtfulneath the tree
The lyrics to Kelly Clarkson's Christmas song "Underneath the Tree" are pretty dubious. She sings of her significant other being "underneath the tree"
holly nodding Christmas
I question that Christmas song, "Have a holly jolly Christmas." Why does it implore you to say "hello" to anyone you meet? I have never not said
i love you, Rick Smith
I am attending the viewing of one of the greatest men I have ever known tonight. When I think about this man, Rick Smith, I am mainly filled with
it is Tuesday the 13th.
The implications of this day and date are quite dubious. However, this inauspicious day is coming to a close. We are almost out of the woods.
the truth about fluffin
I have realized something recently. Alright, I will just put it out there. My cat, Fluffin, is very lazy. She sleeps almost all day. Sometimes it