What does freedom mean to you? I live in the country of freedom. America, land of the free. Very nice. Very good. I can do all kinds of neat stuff with that. I can say what I want, go where I want, do what I want, etc. Problem though: I say too much, go theContinue reading “A Gift; A Poison”
Author Archives: Terry
Forgotten
What is the legacy you want to leave behind? I do not want to leave behind a legacy. I long to be forgotten. To live a good life, and to die. What is the point of a legacy? To inspire others to be like me? I challenge any man to do better. Whatever my impactContinue reading “Forgotten”
The Regeneration
How do you feel about cold weather? At the end of every summer, the cycle of life transitions from a time of growth to a time of rest. As nature winds down, the sun begins to set sooner and sooner. Trees begin to lose their leaves, storing up sugars and starches. Insects tunnel into theContinue reading “The Regeneration”
I’ve Watched You Suffer.
What sacrifices have you made in life? “A sacrifice is the act of giving up something of value—such as time, money, or a personal desire—for the sake of a greater good, or to offer it to a higher power” The feeling of performing CPR on a patient is something I’ll never forget. The sweat drenching my skin. MyContinue reading “I’ve Watched You Suffer.”
The Road Less Travelled
Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often? “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” — Robert Frost I think on this quotation often, not for any particular desire I have to walk the road lessContinue reading “The Road Less Travelled”
You People Have Favorite BRANDS?
What are your favorite brands and why? Dear God, what have we done? I don’t have favorite brands, and you shouldn’t either. To allow an emotional bond to develop between you and someone selling you a product (typically not even a necessity) is madness. Favorite brands? Insanity. This culture needs a hard reset. We’re pretendingContinue reading “You People Have Favorite BRANDS?”
Dead Men Tell a Lot of Tales, Actually.
List the people you admire and look to for advice… I don’t like most of you. And when I say “Most of you”, I’m talking about most people out in the world. You’re obnoxious, flawed, hateful, and angry. Based on what I’ve seen and read, it’s always been that way. But. There are a fewContinue reading “Dead Men Tell a Lot of Tales, Actually.”
Holy Words and Hope
What gives you direction in life? Direction.. it’s a hard thing to achieve. Long have I floated, much akin to a leaf being pushed about by the wind. Drifting, from place to place, from one event to the next. My path through this life has always been uncharted, aimless, and indirect. Where most people haveContinue reading “Holy Words and Hope”
The Sorrow I Know
Today, I had the pleasure of caring for a number of people whose sorrows I will never fully understand. The circumstances with which they found themselves were, to them, insurmountable. This crushing weight has lead to a number of visible effects in their lives, each one diverse in ways innumerable. The DNA, as it were,Continue reading “The Sorrow I Know”
End of Day
I am at rest, after a long, long day. I have everything I need. I am fed, I have clean water, I have shelter. I have love and a community of good friends. I am blessed beyond measure. Truly, what need of mine has not been met? Bless the Lord, oh my soul. For whoContinue reading “End of Day”
