Tag Archives: musings

If you were King or Queen of the forest

Posted on October 28, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“If I Were King Of The Forest not queen, not duke, not prince. My regal robes of the forest would be satin, not cotton, not chintz. I’d command each thing, be it fish or fowl, with a woof and a woof, and … Continue reading →

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I was a vetted surrogate before I pivoted

Posted on October 13, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

For whatever reason, and maybe I just haven’t been listening, but the terms “vetted”, “surrogate” and “pivot” have dominated the vernacular of the news media during this political season. Before this, I really hadn’t heard these words used much if at all. … Continue reading →

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Humming through life

Posted on October 5, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

I am a hummer. No particular song or melody, I just like to hum. I tend to do it subconsciously. When I am waiting in the grocery store line I hum. When I am working on a project I hum. … Continue reading →

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Ant Zen

Posted on June 9, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.” –  Lao Tzu I was sitting on my patio last evening playing the guitar with a nice Merlot by my side. It was a cool and quiet time to strum some … Continue reading →

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My “Real” Grandfather

Posted on June 7, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“But there is at least one thing we can do, and that is to visit our grandparents more often!” – gapawa My response to the comment above remained me of how important my grandfather was to me. If you would, indulge me as … Continue reading →

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More Space-its okay not to talk

Posted on June 3, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

If you have spent anytime reading my post you know that “space” is a recurring theme. I spent this past Sunday cleaning out our garage, something I do about once a quarter. I am not an accumulator of stuff, I am an … Continue reading →

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The Same Women

Posted on June 2, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

My wife and I just celebrated our 31st anniversary. 31 years with the same women or as she would say “31 years with this butthead”. Let that sink in for a moment. I have been alive for 55 years. So … Continue reading →

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A Grateful Journey

Posted on May 31, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

Since I saw them for first time in concert as 15-year-old I have been a Grateful Dead fan. I was fortunate to see them perform a dozen times or so in the late 70’s and early 80’s. As you can … Continue reading →

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Random thoughts at 2 am-Blue Eyes

Posted on May 27, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

I have brown eyes, “sexy chocolate brown” as a former flame once described (sounded more fun when I was 19). They are my mother’s eyes. I once had my mother’s thick, wavy black hair as well. If you missed it, … Continue reading →

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Heart Space

Posted on May 20, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“All my life my heart has yearned for a thing I cannot name.” – André Breton Have you ever felt this? That there is a space, big or small in your heart that is vacant, completely unfilled. I discovered a … Continue reading →

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