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October 20, 2026 – Book & Documentary Recommendations From a Non-fiction Enthusiast (Part Three)

Before I begin, I have to admit that I really struggled trying to determine what to write about today. Some of the topics I considered are as follows: 1) The perks of getting old, 2) If I were to get a DNA test, would I discover Goldilocks is a long-lost relative? 3) Valid reasons toContinue reading “October 20, 2026 – Book & Documentary Recommendations From a Non-fiction Enthusiast (Part Three)”

April 13, 2024 – A Tale of Two Fathers (Final Chapter)

As a teenager, I found avoidance a workable solution for surviving. Once I was the ‘last man standing’ as it were, I did everything possible to steer clear. Without having my brothers around to deflect the focus, I was the primary target of my stepfather’s wrath. And as I said previously, nothing of any sortContinue reading “April 13, 2024 – A Tale of Two Fathers (Final Chapter)”

February 18, 2021 – Change is hard!

My life has been in a constant state of transition since my transplant. I am trying to do better and be better and not merely ‘exist’ any longer. The thing is, ‘existing’ is easy. It requires very little effort. Before my transplant, a typical day consisted of going through the motions, eating, sleeping, ‘waste’ management,Continue reading “February 18, 2021 – Change is hard!”

January 10, 2021 – Must we toil?

I’ve been processing what it means to qualify as ‘productive’. By that, I mean what it takes to be considered a contributing member of society. In other words, not a ‘bum’. Growing up, I was taught that one must continually keep ‘busy’. And the best way to achieve that was through physical work. Raking, mowing,Continue reading “January 10, 2021 – Must we toil?”