In 2014 I turned 60. This was not a traumatic event. It was a joyous moment. Life brought great happiness, tempered with many challenges and sadness Life also provided lessons to mitigate those challenges. I applied those lessons and I am not afraid of storms because I learned to sail my ship.
The Impact of Sitting Volleyball: Part One
When he came to, in a tragic trick of the light, his left thigh slept numb and scarred. But this was no trick. Perhaps looking upon it was like looking upon the hilt of a broken sword – the blade snapped and lost with just a small, jagged shard jutting from the crossguard. For Paul Ledward, everything had changed.
There’s Something about Summer
I’ll juggle my schedule, put household projects on hold and leave laundry for another day – what is it about summer that makes me so irresponsible??
Like Mother, Like Daughter
A miniature face was all you could see peeping out of the blanket – two navy-blue eyes, translucent white skin and a tiny pair of pursed red lips. Mother and child seemed other-worldly; like a mirage, flickering on and off.
Tarmac Meditations #160: A better way to greet the day. At long last.
I saw the the western ridge glowing as if washed in waves of orange and purple fire. A better start to the day! It has been a while… hoping today is a good day for all of us.
Discipline or Regret – A Father’s Decision
During end-of-life reflection, many people express regret for opportunities missed. Here, a father explains his efforts to avoid this scenario and shares the surprising source of his inspiration. David Knapp-Fisher is a father, husband and writer. He has three passions: family, world travel and sharing his story.
One Way to Live a More Liberated Life
Learning how to communicate effectively is part of the process of living a more liberated life. It involves learning how to come from a place of non-reactiveness and how to let go of your attachment to who you are in any given situation.
Sister, Sister
Sliding into the world covered in shit black as tar, Maura arrived as a bad sign. Darkness was in her, but she was surrounded by the light of love.
The Hand That Helps
A tribute to one who helped: “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” ― John Bunyan
A Writer’s Life
We as writers have a uniqueness of spirit, which is often misunderstood but should be embraced. A writer gives life to things others cannot.
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