In the hush of stillness, a storm begins within,Calm only on the surface,A fragile mirror stretched thin across the tide.The flagship carries its burden—Responsibility, expectation,Weight too heavy to set down—From port to port, from station to station.New voices join the ranks, eager, uncertain.Offered counsel, steady hands,Unfurling maps, pointing to compass…
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Every time I go for a walk about, people want to talk to me. It’s fine, I like talking to people. I’m just curious why strangers find me safe enough to talk to. I’m a stranger in a strange land. I don’t seek out attention. Today I helped out a…
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First, and foremost, you are my everything. I know today was difficult waking up to the news. So much on the line and feeling … well I won’t pretend to fully comprehend your thoughts and emotions. Life is difficult. Duh. Old man talking here. You both are very strong willed,…
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Its the end of 2023 and the clown show is far from over. US politics eerily resembles the Capitol of Panem (Hunger Games). Except instead of strong leaders, we have a Biden and legion of useful idiots rallying the hate Trump hyperbole. Speaking of Trump. The easiest way to identify…
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Just over a week ago, my favorite oldest married a wonderful, caring, and driven partner. This week my favorite youngest is moving out to their first apartment. Wife asks me if I’m retreating into myself or being present in the moment while I am googling pictures of the old school…
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“If a district attorney wanted, a grand jury would indict a ham sandwich.”
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I am no fan of vegetable oil. I asked ChatGPT to provide alternative suggestions.
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"your body does not remember a day when you did not have nicotine, a cigarette, a smoke, a craving"
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I had to learn a lot, like a metric shit ton, of hard lessons that could have been avoided
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How we vote is no ones business.