Category Archives: life

Something In Yellow

Posted on August 2, 2014 by whatwereyathinkin

In a conversation the other day with a resident, she was telling me how much she enjoyed painting. She is, in my opinion, an accomplished artist. I told her how envious I was of people who could capture an image … Continue reading →

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My Last Hero

Posted on May 27, 2014 by whatwereyathinkin

It was hot but we didn’t seem to notice. There was the laughter of children, the smell of good food, and the eager greetings of family and friends filling the air. Once a year our family gathers. There was roughly … Continue reading →

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The Run

Posted on April 28, 2014 by whatwereyathinkin

 Since his retirement every day began the same way. He would wake before the sun rose, put on his running shoes and shorts, and was out the door. He loved this time of the day above all others. The world was still … Continue reading →

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What About Love

Posted on February 19, 2014 by whatwereyathinkin

In the wake of Valentines Day I felt the need to examine what is important in my life. I live alone. I have no significant other. There is no one that I WANT to be with. I don’t even have … Continue reading →

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February The 16TH

Posted on February 16, 2014 by whatwereyathinkin

It has been awhile since I have written. This is a very important day in my history. February 16. 1988 my wife got into the car with my 9 month old child and said she was going to the store. … Continue reading →

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from me to You

Posted on December 15, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

I wanted to take this time to thank You. I want to thank You for this life You have given me. I want thank You for the cool fresh air that fills my lungs. I want to thank You for the trees … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning

Posted on December 1, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

Sunday mornings seem to carry a certain aura for me. I don’t know why, or how, they just do. The world seems to be at peace with itself on Sunday morning. Some of it is for obvious reasons. There is … Continue reading →

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Again….Thy Will Be Done

Posted on November 25, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

I told you in No Vacancy, one of my earlier post, that I had gone to the local nursing home to pick up paperwork to take the CNA test. I received a call from the director of nursing asking if … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 12, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

The season is upon us. It is hard to believe that we will soon be closing out this year. A year that has, on the surface, brought death, pain, and grief. A year that I will be glad to see … Continue reading →

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The Migration: Geese-Children-Parents

Posted on October 31, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

Every evening they come Every morning they go Running towards the sun Running away from the snow They bring their young They must leave the old The young will return The weak die in the cold This is the cycle … Continue reading →

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