• Kindness of Strangers

    July 17, 2025
    Life, Men, Women

    As we all go through life there are acts if kindness from people we have never met and probably will never meet again. Do you ever wonder who these people are and what motivated them to act in such a kind way towards you? Let’s be honest those kind folks often show up at times when we are not at our best? I know through the many years of my late wife’s health battles there were many acts of kindness by total strangers.

    Here is an example as to what I am referring. I was walking the hall as my wife was having her 2nd open heart surgery within 9 days of each other when a woman approached. The woman asked me if she could ask me a question? That was ok with me. She said she had seen me walking by myself and said if I didn’t have any money she worked at the hospital cafeteria and we could use her credit to make sure I was fed. I assured her that I did have money on me but I did appreciate the gesture. I was just walking to kill time. That same woman could walk up to me today and I would not have any idea what she looks like. So when was the last time when a total stranger showed you an act of kindness?

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  • New Writing Adventure Where Do I Start?

    July 17, 2025
    Uncategorized, writing

    So this new writing adventure has begun today. Of course the first question that comes to mind is as follows How do I turn my love of writing into the craft of writing? Writing for enjoyment is one thing. Writing as a learned craft is something all together different. So if there are any ideas out there feel free to share. I ask for positive feedback only. Of course I know that I subject myself to who knows what might be out there so please be kind to this old man.

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  • Writing Passion Here We Go!

    July 16, 2025
    Life, Uncategorized

    Writing has really been a true passion of mine since childhood. I had s severe speech problem while growing up and I suspect writing was a way I could express myself. My late wife ( I am still not comfortable with that) said that after she was gone she wanted me to pursue this passion. So Nance here we go. I have no idea where to start or where this will lead me but I know you would never advise me to do something that you thought was not in my best interest.

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  • The Crash Is Here!

    July 16, 2025
    Life, Men, Women

    The big crash that the one closest to me ( these days) knew was coming has arrived in all it’s glory! After 10 years of being a caregiver for my beloved wife ( and her death) and a new health issue for me ( the first major one without her) the big emotional and physical toll if all of it gas finally caught up with me. The bigger question is why did it take so long? It has been coming like a train through a darken tunnel for a very,very long time. I am extremely isolated, I eat everything in sight and frankly I really have no big desire to speak with anyone. Which of course is the wrong course of action. Some would say that is a sign of depression and they would be right. You’d be depressed too if you were in my shoes. I sit in a 3 bedroom house with a cat. I can’t drive because if a health issue ( my doctor is right about that. It would be unsafe for me or the public if I drove)

    However, that being said unless you have walked in my shoes there is no way anyone can truly understand. The thing is I am in no danger if hurting myself. I have no desire or energy for that stuff.

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