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”
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The One Where I Didn’t Freeze to Death
Have you ever been camping? Well, well, well. Here’s a prompt that leads down a very entertaining rabbit hole. In my very early twenties, I had very little experience doing pretty much anything. And the question of camping brings forth one particular memory, where my lack of experience led to a very cold night onContinue reading “The One Where I Didn’t Freeze to Death”
Subverted Expectations
What are your favorite emojis? In subversion of expectations, I’m actually going to talk about emoji today. Yes, me, the serious, philosophical, pseudo intellectual, is going to discuss emoji. Why? Well, it’s quite simple. I think they’re a symptom. Well, a symptom of what? I hear you say it, and so I will answer. EmojiContinue reading “Subverted Expectations”
Thoughts On: The City of God, by Saint Augustine, Part 8
Hey guys! To all of my frequent readers, welcome back! To those of you who may just be joining me in my read, welcome! I highly recommend hopping over to part 1 and starting at the beginning. This is my personal study of City of God, by Saint Augustine, going point by point through theContinue reading “Thoughts On: The City of God, by Saint Augustine, Part 8”
Thunder
A gentle wind hits my skin As clouds of rain approach I hear a gentle rumblin’ That brings with it a hope And bolt of light that soars on by Illuminates the shade That cover cast by blackened clouds Darkening my gaze I know that simply standing here Will bring me to the eye TheContinue reading “Thunder”
The Calm of the Storm
As I sit in this storm, I hear the sound of thunder, the patter of rain on the roof and the ground, and smell the smell of rain. I am at ease, after a hard days work. The calm of the storm eases my mind. Though as I write this, I recall the horrors ofContinue reading “The Calm of the Storm”
Just Try.
Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow. In 2017, the writing was on the wall for the company know as Sears. It was bleak shopping for the few mall goers who would wander into one of their depressing shopping centers, and bleaker for staff members who looked atContinue reading “Just Try.”
Wolves In The Barn
What makes you nervous? “Be anxious about nothing. But in all things, with prayer and supplication, with acts of thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God.” – Philippians 4:6 I am a blessed man. Here I sit, in the comfort of my home, enjoying the benefits of a degree of prosperity, withContinue reading “Wolves In The Barn”
Simple Things
How do you unwind after a demanding day? Today has, unfortunately, been a pretty rough day. It has been preceded by a really rough day, and before that, a rough day as well. On the grand scale, my day was so minuscule, but on the personal level… well, trauma abounds. Life is merciless, and youContinue reading “Simple Things”
A Place I Remember
What is your favorite restaurant? I have this distinct memory in my mind, of a place I don’t think I’ve ever been. When you walk in, the savory scents of your favorite foods fill your nostrils. The lighting is soft, casting gentle shadows on the booth. You sit across from your loved ones, your friends.Continue reading “A Place I Remember”
Modern Survival Arkansas 