…hard choices bring consequences and even harder choices… free will is the cause and effect of our lives…
Dealing with flashback trauma, the Empath gears up for battle.
Recently, my wife asked me why I love her. I decided to use thousands of words for the answer. Part I I held my wife above everything else on Earth. She was my World, and I loved her unconditionally. I embraced my role of loving husband completely and considered myself the most fortunate man alive … Continue reading How Do I Know That I Love Her [Part I]
One particular morning last week, I woke up knowing that I had to do something immediately after making coffee. Two days after posting [Why I Love Her Part I], I pulled it back down. Why? Because I had made the mistake of posting something highly emotional without proper explanation. Why I Love Her is the … Continue reading Why I Love Her [Introduction]
Everywhere I look, I see somebody commenting on this past year; The year of 2020. This year has been highly emotional for most everyone. I posted something at the beginning of the year on this blog. I remember writing something to the effect of, "this will be a year of revealing." At the time, I … Continue reading I’m Still Feeling Thankful
For all of the WordPress Community, I'd like to take this opportunity to say. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! This year has tested us all. I hope and pray that you and yours remain safe throughout the remainder of this year, all of next year, and for many years to follow! Hopefully, you're not dealing with snow like … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
For those of us who celebrate The Thanksgiving Holiday, many have chosen to travel this year regardless of the current health crisis. We are always two weeks behind the virus. Because of this, it will be mid-December before the potential consequences of our choices are revealed. Let's not allow Turkey to take revenge upon us … Continue reading Revenge of The Turkey
As I walked into the room, she looked at me, smiling, and said, "I feel like I see a ghost." Until recently, I hadn't seen my daughter for years. My Baby may be grown, but she will always be my Baby. I missed her more than words can say. It's an incredibly profound feeling to … Continue reading Like a Ghost
More than 20 years ago, my wife and I traveled to New Orleans to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. Located on Bourbon Street is a small shop called [Madame Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo]. Marie Laveau is famous throughout Louisiana. During our first visit to The House of Voodoo, we decided to have our palms read. … Continue reading Past, Present, Future
I'm posting a short conversation between my roommate and me this morning. I was in the kitchen when he came out of his room and said, "damn, I hate waking up!" I responded, "I wouldn't say that too often." Words are powerful. We should always be careful about what we may speak into existence. Happy … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [Words Are Powerful]
The Denver Area is expecting 75 MPH Hurricane Force Winds tomorrow. I'm officially nicknaming these winds, "Badass Antivirus Winds!" Yes, it's true, I have high expectations! Joseph Shanklin November 13, 2020
More than half of the seats are empty. I have the entire row to myself. With the cabin lights down low and several air vents open, the airplane feels like a soft fluffy cloud. Please allow me to give a big SHOUT OUT to SOUTHWEST AIRLINES! Yes, it's okay if this feels like an airline … Continue reading Comparing [Love] To [Being In Love]
