Spoon boy: Do not try and bend the spoon. That’s impossible. Instead… only try to realize the truth. Neo: What truth? Spoon boy: There is no spoon. Neo: There is no spoon?…
The Rare Snow Event
Journal Entry – January 11, 2025 Thursday morning, I made the call to stay home from work. The weather reports had been clear all week, and as the first flakes began to…
Winter Is Coming
“He makes the clouds rise from the ends of the earth; He sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from His storehouses.” — Psalm 135:7 Sitting on the porch…
The Decline of Traditional Education Pathways
As I reflect on the trajectory of higher education in the United States, it’s clear that we’re witnessing a significant shift. Gone are the days when a college degree was seen as…
Not Yet
You left too soon, my friend, too fast, A sudden tear, a shadow cast. The world keeps turning, day by day, But in my heart, you’ve gone away. Not ready yet…
Facing Your Fears: Moving to the Country
Ah, retirement—the golden years, the time to finally kick back, sip iced tea on the porch, and maybe even take up bird watching. But wait, what’s that lurking in the shadows of…