I have so much to be thankful for; if I begin making a list, I'll be late for dinner. The shortlist: I thank God and my sobriety for everything. I hope and pray all of you to have a fantastic holiday. Thank you all for helping me read and write my way through the past … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving 2021
Category: Wake Up Series
Have you opened your eyes?
I follow and read quite a few bloggers. Some of these talented authors write about suffering and hardship. We're all damaged, but some share their trauma with words. Every so often, I come across the word [narcissist]. I have some background with these creatures. These days, I can spot them from a distance in a … Continue reading Purge The Narcissist From Your Mind
For many years, people from all around the nation and the world have been migrating to the Denver area. From Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains has been filling up with various cultures. I've always been a fan of diversity. As cities go, Denver isn't all that big. I … Continue reading Driving Habit Diversity
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 Words Are Powerful [Re-post]
A few days ago, I heard someone from upstairs may be sick. This morning when I came up from the basement and found a resident in the kitchen, I knew immediately. What did I learn? Well, he was wearing a mask while he made himself a cup of coffee. Following a brief conversation [separated by … Continue reading Covid In The House [Once Again]
Pictured: A small pile of pre-made ready-to-go signs. We've all seen them, those individuals who spend their days asking strangers for money. Some stand outside the store, asking for change. Others hold a cardboard sign and sit or stand along an intersection or highway offramp. And a few roam from parking lot to parking lot, … Continue reading Panhandlers & Addiction
When I found a small pile of broken glass in the yard, I knew it was over. Joseph Shanklin October 3, 2021
When the second resident from the house tested positive for Covid, I wasn't surprised. This time, the unfortunate one resides on the second floor of the house. We'll call him [case #2]. Well, #2 slept for about four days. I was under the impression he'd be quarantined, similar to my roommate. Several residents had spoken … Continue reading Sports Trumps Quarantine Around Here
My thoughts this morning. If a Suicide Bomber comes home to his wife unexpectedly, do you think she'd say something like, "can't you do anything right?" Yes, image depicts actual terrorists. Joseph Shanklin September 19, 2021
Well, my roommate is nearly finished with his quarantine. Come Monday; he can return to the land of the non-infectious. He's played the zombie role well, venturing out only for short trips to the basement bathroom. Technically, nobody in this world can force another adult to stay in their room, so I must give him … Continue reading Quarantine Continues
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