The purpose of my blog is to lift-up people.  About two months ago, a 1987 student of mine said, “Man!  You need to get a platform where people will come to you to be uplifted!  It’s like a Pastor.  People go to church to expect to hear some uplifting message or a message that will [...]

Studies show that a “Blog Reader” will read the first three sentences of an article and move to the next article.  (Ummmm … I don’t know that.  I just made it up!)  Believing that people will read an article based on a cool “headline / title” or the first several sentences and … you are

This is the typical end of the year, "What Did I Learn This Year?" note.   Well, frankly ... too damn much!  So much that, I will not share with you all of it because I will bore you!   I learned that our son continues to be a bad ass!  Our son is a Lieutenant Junior

DISCLAIMER:  My two greatest fears:  being homeless and / or being an addict (alcohol or drugs).  The KOMO / ABC documentary THE FIGHT FOR THE SOUL OF SEATTLE  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WijoL3Hy_Bw  deal with both my fears!  Therefore, if you share the same fears I have, you may want to "walk on by."  HOWEVER, the documentary does a great

Some quotes about RESPECT:  “Respect comes in two unchangeable steps: giving it and receiving it.”– Edmond Mbiaka “Respect yourself and others will respect you.”– Confucius  “Respect begins with this attitude: I acknowledge that you are a creature of extreme worth.”– Gary Chapman "Nothing is more despicable than respect based on fear."  Albert Camus "Don't lower

First, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  I am writing this at 10:35am.  The day following Thanksgiving 2020!  I am sitting in my rocking chair / lounge chair in my living room.  I want to write a very brief article.   Last night, yes on Thanksgiving - we didn't watch WIZARD OF OZ or SOUND

I began writing this article on Sunday, November 8 at 10:46am.  I am sitting in our quiet home.  Our grandson is taking his nap.  Our "grand-dog" is taking her nap on our couch.  My wife / daughter / son / daughter-in-law are shopping, primarily at Bass Pro Shop.  Just giving you the setting. My theme

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS NOT IN SUPPORT OF OR AGAINST THE CONCEPT OF HOMEWORK. ************************************************I care more about you than anyone else cares about you. By decreasing my expectations, I show this care and love for you. That previous statement is where we are heading and it is just another crack in the foundation of

Today was the fifth consecutive day of NOT being on Facebook.  I am going to guess what I missed since September 30 afternoon: Joe Biden did a great job at the debate. Donald Trump did a great job at the debate.  Donald Trump deserves to have COVID-19 God Bless Donald Trump.  Hope he recovers.  Schools

Wow.  I don't even know where to start.   At 10:30am, Thursday September 24, 2020.  I was starting my third period guitar class.  I received a phone call from the principal's secretary.   "Paul, I am so sorry.  Rob can not make it to the evaluation today.  He has just been called to an important meeting.  He