Expectation

This week’s photo prompt is provided by J.S. Brand. Thank you J.S. for our photo prompt!   Old Axelrod counted each step on his assent. He didn’t remember  difficulty when he had last come here. That time had been with his son Ben and when the four year old had tired, Axelrod had swung him easily … Continue reading →

Life Lessons

This week’s photo prompt is provided by Iain Kelly. Thank you Iain.   He learned about life from the master: Plot your moves, Employ calculated risk to gain advantage, Don’t be a pawn in the hands of abusers, Surround yourself with true friends, Expect that setbacks can be overcome, Don’t let the pressure to win … Continue reading →

Highlighting Inspiration using the Letters H and I

Some people past the age of ninety have trouble navigating across the room, but Harriette Thompson, at the age of 92, has successfully completed a marathon!  What an inspiration.  Read the story here. I just stumbled upon a blog site hosted by Kate. Head on over and check out the pages of “Heading Home.” There … Continue reading →

R is for Redundant

We don’t intend to insult readers, so why do we do it?
Because we’re thinking about our meaning, not our words.
In the great stew of language, words with similar meanings
stick together. When we dip into the pot, we often scoop
out more than we need.
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V is for Victimized or Victorious

It’s easy to let your mind convince you that you are a victim.  Any roadblock that gets in your way becomes another excuse to fuel your mind; to convince you that even though good may come to you somehow you are not worth it.  The standard that you set for yourself is higher than you can attain. … Continue reading →