There is a new persona taking up residence in my psyche, and I’m not sure how to deal with him, or even if he’s welcome. For 75 years I’ve thought to emulate […]
davidgrant2016
Retired teacher. 33 1/2 years experience in public schools at middle and high school levels. Trained in English and special education. Taught basic writing skills for 5 years at community college level. Practiced writing all my life in a variety of forms - poetry, short story, essay, novel. Currently living in Florida, absorbing the beauty of this piece of paradise, supporting my wife as she continues her teaching career and making this portion of my life the most awesome it can be.
Internal Battle
This morning a battle rages inside me, and I’m not sure who will win. The Dalai Lama says, “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be […]
Sad, Sad, Sad
My task this morning is to quiet myself following the day of chaos that was yesterday. I found myself repeatedly viewing the unreal scenes unfolding in our capital. I’m not sure why. […]
The Voice in my Head
The running commentary by the voice in my head has always been a part of me, and perhaps the one thing that has singled out my existence. None of my childhood friends […]
Kudos
It is with gratitude this morning that I reflect on the experience of receiving my first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine yesterday. I am grateful, of course, that because of my […]
Holiday Prayer
Two COVID-free family members came to join our bubble for the Christmas holiday. Today we entertained ourselves by renting a boat and spending a few hours on the Butler chain of lakes, […]
Insanity?
I’ve been engaging in an activity the past few weeks that seriously has me questioning my sanity from time to time. I’ve been participating in a long distance chess game with a […]
Defining Moments
Throughout our lives there are thoughts, words, experiences that result in a moment when we say to ourselves, Aha, so that’s who I am. It might be climbing a mountain, standing at […]
Troubling
I am troubled this morning! During the past presidential campaign, I succumbed to email solicitations and made a few very small donations to the Democratic Party’s attempt to unseat Donald Trump. I […]
A Reminder
A quote from my morning reading by Albert Einstein: “A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, […]
