We are nearing the two year mark of Sam's cancer diagnosis. It has taken a serious toll on both of us, most of all Sam of course. As I've stated many times before, he has a positive attitude that I am sure helps keep him going. It is an attitude of gratitude. We were talking … Continue reading The End Of An Era
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‘Tis The Season (2011)
"There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other as though everything is a miracle." Albert EinsteinWell here it is, about 10 days until Christmas. The halls are decked, the tree is up, everyone is looking forward to the big day. This year is very special … Continue reading ‘Tis The Season (2011)
"C" Is For Courage
"Courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway."I … Continue reading "C" Is For Courage
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Today is September 10th. Exactly 1 month ago I tried to slingshot myself off the treadmill and across the basement. After a trip to the ER (shout out to Doc Condon in Allegan) and lots of pain medication, I am finally feeling a little better...so why not use this anniversary date to start exercising, I … Continue reading T. Bond 1 Treadmill 1
September
You can feel it and smell it in the air. It's been with us for a couple of weeks now. That's right, Autumn is upon us.and the cicadas have been signalling the first frost for about a month now. That's scary....For all intents and purposes summer is over and we look forward to the Fall … Continue reading September
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This post falls under the "It'll feel better when it quits hurting" category. It was one of my Dad's favorite sayings when any of us hurt ourselves. Every time he said it, I hated it a little more. The incident happened a week ago Wednesday afternoon. It has taken me this long to be … Continue reading Treadmill 1 T.Bond 0
The Broom Tree
Elijah was afraid and fled for his life, going to Beersheba of Judah.He left his servant there and went a day's journey into the desert, untilhe came to a broom tree and sat beneath it. He prayed for death: "This isenough, O Lord! Take my life, for I am no better than my … Continue reading The Broom Tree
All My Life’s A Circle
When I was younger one of my favorite musical artist's was Harry Chapin. He was a great balladeer who wrote and sang of ordinary people like you and I and life as he saw it.His song, "Circle" has been running through my head for the past few days. It is a cheery, happy-go-lucky song on … Continue reading All My Life’s A Circle
"And Isn’t It Ironic?"
"Life is bitter-sweet," my friend Sandy said with tears in her voice. My dear friend in Vancouver knows from experience just how true that statement rings. She lost her Son, Tony just over a year ago and still struggles as any parent would, yet she is preparing for her oldest daughter's wedding which is a … Continue reading "And Isn’t It Ironic?"
Life’s A Beach
It all began with a Facebook post from my friend Donna stating that she was lifting her self-imposed moratorium on winter vacations. When she asked if anyone wanted to go with her, I immediately said hell yeah.She now lives in Philadelphia and I am in Chi-town, so we met at the airport in Tampa. Upon … Continue reading Life’s A Beach
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