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Dear Friend: This is not a Blog about writing! (I already have one of those.) This is a blog about a journey I am taking with illness. I have recently been diagnosed with Cancer. My goal is honest therapy as I progress through, and beyond this new reality in my life. I hope that, somewhere along the way you will find some words that will help you too. While this is, in fact, an interactive Blog, I hope that you will scroll slowly down this page. For you see, the front of this Blog IS my journey. The entries are conversations that are held along the journey.Yes, there is a lot on it--before actually getting to the Blog entries. But, I hope that by the objects and words which appear before the Blog itself, you might come to understand just a little bit about me, and my journey, and some truly amazing friends who have agreed to journey with me. I hope that you, too, will choose to accompany me on my walk--through the Valley. I invite you to join me, and discover the wondrous truths, meet some truly amazing people, and share those "memorable" moments this journey will undoubtedly present. Come along, won't you? In His Care, ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Would you like to help me help others? I found this amazing organization, and I am proud to be a sponsor. I hope you will check it out. It's called The Network For Good.  ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** "RISUS OMNIA - INCRUMENTUS PER DEDECUS - SAPIENTIA PER DAMNUM" ("Every thing is funny - Growth through humiliation - Wisdom through loss") ~Leunig~ The hilltop hour would not be half so wonderful if there were no dark valleys to traverse. ~Helen Keller~ "If you do not tell the truth about yourself you cannot tell it about other people." ~Virginia Woolf~ ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** "There is strength in truth." ~The Barton Family Crest~ ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” — Helen Keller, American social activist, public speaker and author (1880-1968) I have moved the list of my thanks for those who have helped to make this little Blog so very special. I hope that you will take a moment to read the list, growing every day, and let these fellow travellers along this journey know that you appreciate the contributions they make to our walk together.
** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:2-4 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Please feel free to click on the Blog Rings icon below to be transported to some of the very best of the Best Bloggers around WDC. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** If you are new to WDC, or to our Blogging community, I highly recommend the monthly edition of "The Blogville News". Feel free to click below, and let Scarlett   know that a Blogger sent ya!Hey! We've started a Christian's Blog Ring on WDC. Click on the logo, and join us! ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Budroe
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| Could be a rant, or it could be a vent. I'm here, in my own space. I'm an emotional wreck today. First of all, I'm allowed. Not for any special reason, but because I am human. I give myself allowances for that, and permission to be myself. Tonight follows a today of wide emotional swings. I have medicine that is either designed to keep such things from happening, or to at least lessen their impact. Perhaps I need to feel these emotions today. Nothing wrong, nothing out of place. There are no dire circumstances involved. It could be that today is a perfect day to have a ride on the emotional roller-coaster for any, or all of these reasons. Maybe the path is just clear enough that I might experience and survive this treacherous trek. In a near-schizoid performance today, I have been both good and gentle--and rough and harsh. Inwardly, as well as outwardly my unwitting self has been allowed (or required, perhaps) to experience some really great "Ups", and some really deep downs. So, which is it? More meds, or more living a quality life today for me? I am told that I am thin-skinned, that I take things entirely too deeply within myself. As but one example of today's living, I was made aware of the death in combat of an American serviceman. I am part of a group which remembers, and tries to honor our fallen heroes across the globe. Every one impacts me personally, and I believe that is as it should be. Well into the work, I ran into this: [Embed For Use By Upgraded+] I have held dying soldiers in my arms as they suffered, and as they have died. I have given the news to parents that their beloved would not ever again come home. This is truly a Chaplain's prayer, and I have known many who have fervently prayed it often. Whether on a battlefield of combat, or the battlefields of medicine, this is a shared prayer with an ever-growing group. Today, I just could not understand, or make sense of why we are still praying it. It hurt. I let it. It should hurt you, too. Great-Grandfather, Grandfather, Father, Self, Son, grandson. Service with honor, even unto the last full measure of devotion is a true legacy. I'm proud and humbled by it. I am grateful for those who have replaced me in the service to my country. Please. Bring them home. In His Care, Budroe |
| Relax! I'm not going anywhere yet. Different meaning in that title. Annually, during the month of January, I and my staff review every single goal for the previous year for every business concern in my business universe. There are currently five separate activities (companies) in that universe. Many goals are overlapping (For example: Writing Goals). Once those goals have been reviewed and analyzed, each one must either be updated with new goals, set into suspense, or removed. Any activity with fewer than five goals then gets looked at for viability to continue into the new year. If at least three concrete goals cannot be given to that activity, then that activity is made dormant for one year. If an activity has been dormant for one year, and a minimum of three goals cannot be realistically established for that activity, that activity is removed from the corporate profile and hibernated. (No activity may legally be destroyed.) It is a daunting process for all concerned. The total goals across all activities must then be placed into their proper profile within our corporate universe. Resources must be assigned, and each goal is assigned to a "Care Manager" for that specific goal. VPs are given responsibility for goal groups according to their specialty, with deliverables and activity expectations signed off on. I'm responsible for everything. Near the end of 2013, I told you about how we define goals around my corporate universe. That's true; that's how we define them. What you see above is what happens to them every January of their functional life. Of course, there may be (or not) further defining based upon human factors. At the end of the process, the corporate "bucket" is defined for the coming year. Right now, we are in the very midst of that process. It is very exciting, because the reports are very good. It is very daunting, because something must give. Every activity must be self-financing, and self supporting. The planes upon which every goal lies get more or less complex as time marches forward. Folks, who are amazing in their loyalty, dedication and innovation must literally "adopt" the goals for their activity. Sometimes, for whatever reason, that doesn't happen to the extent or to the degree that we expect. It is a never ending process of love and devotion for all concerned. When the "tough" decisions must be made, others than myself make the first decisions. I approve, send back, or reject those decisions. That's why my name is on the blame line. I am finally responsible for every decision made. Others may disagree, but their experience with me has (so far) led them to know that my decisions will make sense, and be only in the best interests of the activity, and the corporation. My VPs are my Board, so there isn't a dictatorship in play here. I get $1/year so nobody's liable to threaten my salary. It's been this way since 1974. It's not liable to change any time soon.I always want every decision to be the best one, the right one. I can tell you that they are, by definition NOT the ready or easy ones. A person cannot exist among these heroes without dedication and loyalty. We don't have any other weeding out process. We don't need one. This one works exceptionally well. I try to drive myself, every day to uphold and honor those decision my teams make. Nothing is more difficult than vetoing one such decision. When it is required, I know why. So does the person whose decision is being vetoed. Passionate people can make mistakes--even me. (I know. Let it bless yer heart.) The checks and balances are exquisitely subtle, simple and effective. For 2014, I know that at least two, and possibly three activities will go dormant. Folks on these activities will be shifted to others. Nobody leaves the enterprise. No resource is wasted, or wasteful. What made great sense two years ago may not have a hope of reality this coming year. It's truly an exquisite dance, getting all those layers and steps coordinated. But, my history includes quite a number of years as a musical conductor. This is a challenge I have always loved deeply. Right now, the orchestra and choirs are busily rehearsing. They are preparing for competition. They will not all receive Superior ratings. They know it. By the end of January, the results will be posted, and everyone will know why each decision was made. The same is true, and never-ending in my personal living as well. It's a different outcome, but the same purpose. It works for me. But January is just rollin' along at a near calendar-flipping speed. (Ergo, the title!) I can honestly tell you that I am quite very much entirely grateful to be here, doing these things, in January, 2014. Many, many really smart and well-intentioned folks prophecied otherwise. A few, a very, very few believed, and believed in me. They lift me up, walk with me along this journey, and remind me that the journey is not easy, just worth it. (Thank you. I love you, too!) No matter what. In His Care, Budroe Budroe |
| Well, we got that out of the way, didn't we? Is blog=Blue over-rated? No, I don't think so. It is, however, a mid-level trump card for us who blog regularly. It's a point of pride, especially for new bloggers. If you've been blogging for a while, you will most likely not give quite the weight to a "Blue" Blog (daily blogger = solid blue calendar!). Even for experienced bloggers, it is usually very difficult to have any calendar month completely blue--or even a week. I am of the re-considered opinion that having something significant to blog about trumps a self-imposed mandate to keep every day "blue". Last evening, I stumbled into a really and truly remarkable video, which seemed to hit me in the gut. "Gettysburg" (The extended Director's Cut ) goes for 4:30:00, but I didn't notice. To a large (but not universally so) group of commenters, this is THE very best film with the Civil War as subject ever created. I can understand their view. I think so, as well. Some, versed in Military History didn't care for the film as it is rather "loose" with the facts from that perspective. It is. But historical accuracy was not, amazingly, the point of the movie. Some disliked the music score, and the part it plays in the film. Personally, I believe the only real problem with the score deals with mixing--a shame, but it more satisfies than distracts for me. It also, to be fair, more directly assists the movie's true and intended purpose, which I call a good thing. The movie intends for us to see a few of the major players in this devestating national tragedy as frail, fragile, and completely passionate people. Some remark on the overt attempt to resurrect some characters and/or actors, while others decry the "poor reflections" upon others. Jeff Daniels should have gotten an Oscar, and in my opinion so should Martin Sheen have been recognized for his portrayal of Lt. General Robert E. Lee. Not only do we get a quick replay of the events themselves (a good thing, but not factually accurate on many points), but we also get a visual representation of the internal/external workings of command. I do highly recommend this vovie to you. Even if you need more than one viewing to get through it, it is well worth the effort. I believe you would find it much more relevant to issues of today than you might at first suspect. Even as the movie made it's first appreatance in 1993, it is current. I'd love to know what YOU think about it, even as I do remain, In His Care. Budroe ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** |
| You know, something happened recently which I think I need to examine. It was a tad difficult, but the anxiety never appeared I knew the "What?, When?, Where?, Why?, and How" of it weeks before it occurred. It did, in fact happen according to all the things I knew before it happened. I knew my account at WDC would be locked down for about 3 days while I waited on my Disability Check to arrive in my bank account. I knew that would happen. I knew I would "fix" it. I knew how, and when I would "fix" it. I did. There was just a little angst involved, but only because I am really rather liking this renewed writing plan I have adopted, thanks to SMS and the
It's been a tough few days medically, and I set up for myself a pretty gruesome calender that, because of the above, I did somehow muscle through. That brought forth a few more difficult challenges. Goals become steps. I love it when that happens. What I knew about my WDC account, I had no idea about with the challenge I faced today. I had to close the books on five businesses for 2013, and all the work that entails. I also had to do an annualized spreadsheet of household and personal expenses for 2013, in three parts. I have a 30 gallon bag full of receipts, now documented for the Accountant. He will love hating me on this one! It was kinda wild. (Medical Expense: 2013: Hospitalizations: $322,000.00. Yes, I do love Medicare, TennCare (Medicaid) and Disability) more and more!) The goal was to get it done. Accurately. Out of nowhere, not really knowing what needed to be done, two volunteer staffers showed up and helped me. That was neither expected nor anticipated. Turns out they were getting kind of bored of the holiday stuff, and wanted to see if they could get a glimpse of 2014! HA! Secrets are what I do best! A couple of eyes were raised, and a question mark formed over one eye, but nothing was said. Let 'em guess, I say. The unanticipated result was that three projects got done in less than 1/2 the time it usually takes me to do 1/3 of 1 project. Unanticipated consequences for the good. That's a pretty high mark when you are talking about starting what will, in all likelihood be the busiest year so far. I always say that flexibility is always the first construct of a good plan. It (help) came. I accepted it. Wow, did we get some work done. (Now if one of them would like to show off their charting skills...*sigh*.) Along the way, there was training, testing, and delegation of the tasks at hand to a willing and capable person who understood that my time was more valuable to the group than this activity (her words!). She morphed into an Excel pro before my eyes, recruited another person to help, whom she then trained. 9 man hours in 3 hours, and easily 3 times the product was created. I like that. So, evidently did they, as they are now "responsible" for the final presentation of the data in chart and PPT format. Meanwhile, I got about three weeks worth of correspondence done and ready for the mailbox. Mr. Effeciency paid a visit, and I'm glad he did. I feel so much better about this mounting mountain of trash in my Study. But, I keep remembering that there are those encouraging me, andj/or holding me accountable for the goals and plans I write down on a weekly basis. It morphed today in a few different ways that I hadn't anticipated, but was ready to accept in the belief that better work would occur more quickly, with a lot more production than solo effort. I had to be vulnerable, reasonable, a decent teacher, and smart enough to let those with a passion for doing the work just have at it! Voila! I think there is a lot to be considered in this day's actions. I will consider them daily this week, looking back on this post. I do remain, In His Care. Budroe ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** |
| The day before my birthday. The day before the end of the year. The day before a new year is set to begin. The day that always gives me pause. Tomorrow is my birthday. The very best thing I can say about that is that I have survived another day, and another year. 58 of them, tomorrow. I watched some YouTube tonight, and got entangled with my thoughts as I watched some clips of Doc Severinson. Yep, everything that comes to your mind came to mine. The center of a Galaxy of stars, shining moments, and some of the very best musicianship I have ever known. Laughs, and tears galore as I watched he and his Assistant Band leader, arranger and dear friend Tommie Newsome play for Johnny one more time on David Letterman's show. Thirty years of laughs, and poignant momentrs of the utmost reality of lving life itself played across my mind. l do miss them all, and there are just so many to miss. Sometimes, being the baby does truly suck. Yet, there are slso some really fantastic memories, as well which came to visit. I couldn't have pulled them up into my brain if I tried for months. Joys, thrills, and rioutous laughing that encircled moments of the best of my life so far. I'm grateful for both. I'd like to make a few more memories in this life. I don't think I am alone in that desire. And, even as I know that there are those breathing this night who will not be breathing tomorrow night (that happens every night, so I'm feeling pretty safe in that prediction), I truly hope you will be. There's a private party going on tomorrow night, and you are invited. Show up at 11:55 PM, and raise a glass. Think a good thought (or maybe just not so bad a thought), and let a new year come in peace. Hug someone that matters, and tell them they matter to you. More than anything else, play nice. You deserve it, and the world we live in sorely needs it. Me? I'll remain, as always, In His Care, Budroe |
| Okay, seven days in a row for the blog. And I thought I'd never be able to do that again. Go figger! Today has been a day of rest for me, until now. I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. I have been rather casually reading (without looking around to see if anyone noticed) my new Tom Clancy book ("Command Authority"), and watching every football game I could lay my remote to! Tonight, I watched the final episode of Season 3, Downton Abbey. I can't wait for Season 4 to begin. For my British friends, PLEASE don't spoil it for us Yanks. We don't begin Season 4 until January, 2014! I will do another 2 hours of live radio tonight, beginning at 9 PM Pacific Time. I did a two hour live show already today. The late night show is live call-in, and open topic. It's always fun, irreverent, and politically incorrect--by careful design. I and my co-host "Wink" (Yes, really!) have a good time tearing apart some pretty serious matters with questionable phraseology and good humor. It's a pressure relief valve for us and a few thousand of our listeners, who spend most of their time in the trenches working to become the change they would seek. I like doing it, a lot. I'm no fan of the hours, but I've always been a late night critter, and especially when doing radio broadcasts. That's where I got my start as a broadcast journalist and yes, Larry King IS my hero.  I will probably go to a movie tomorrow, and have no idea (or particular desire) which one I will see. It is part of a reciprocity agreement with Budroesgirl , who produces my radio show on Sunday afternoon. Because I am feeling particularly rested, going to a Matinee is a good idea. (It has to do with my personal 2014 goals, you see!)An hour for a power nap, then brilliance for two hours, then bed. What a deal. What a plan. What a world. I remain, In His Care, Budroe |
| Goals are sometimes more difficult to reach than others. This week, I did reach a couple of mine. I don't like making resolutions. I like making plans, and goals. They are not only more flexible, but they also allow for greater reward when achieved. They are also more personal, I think. They put more of "you" into the process, and lessen the possibilities of unseen forces derailing your efforts--but if they do, A dream without goals is a fantasy, and has no position in reality. Any dream with goals is ultimately achievable. Goals without plans are ruts, and exist mostly as graves without tombstones which house our dreams. So, how do you define goals? While they are very unique to their keepers, there are six "absolutes" that must exist before any goal is real. These six characteristics create your plan for achieving your goal(s). No real goal can be real without them. As you consider the next year's "bucket list" for your life, I encourage you to evaluate (or create) your goals around realistic plans. Create plans along these six characteristics, and your chances of achieving your goals will increase dramatically: 1. A goal must be conceivable. If you can "see" within your mind's eye the goal completed, it is conceivable. Many goals are not conceivable, you know. The reason is most often because we cannot visualize them at all, much less complete. For example, many people cannot visualize themselves as being successful in any area of their living--or perhaps only the one where their particular goal lives. They may not have knowledge or experience in a place where the goal exists. Achieving this most important step will naturally lead, if the work here is done, to the next step along the way. 2. A goal must be achievable. I can, in fact, kiss my left elbow. Can you? Well, of course you can. All you have to do is cut off your arm! How important is it that you kiss your elbow? This important? It could be that the goal is a bit too large, requires too much, or asks too much of you. This is one way to measure your goal, and your plan to achieve it. Plans to achieve a goal may well take several smaller steps. Patience along the way is important. Some goals are just not able to be done...yet. It could be that knowledge is not there and available to you at this time. It could be that the goal would be achievable if you had the necessary knowledge in hand. All of a sudden, more learning stands between you and your goal realized. Don't sweat it, get it! 3. A goal must be believable. It must be as believable to you as you believe that you can inhale, and get air. Of course, who ever considers their next breath? Try it. Confirming what you believe to be true as actually true can be a very uplifting experience. When goals are involved, this is a necessary step. You will possibly be your own "first believer". You'd better be, or your goal with not be achievable. Good plans include growth for us personally. Growing is something that we humans tend to need to do to confirm our quality of life itself. Belief requires the perfection of practice, and the mastery of understanding. You only get there by experience. The experience of believing is radically freeing, and I do highly recommend it to you. 4. A goal must be definable. This is not a repetition. Rather, it is the accumulation of previous characteristics mentioned. Take the time to define your goal (or plan) in terms that you can make sense of, that if necessary only you will find acceptable. At this point, you should actually do the work required to accurately write down your goal. (Don't worry, you can delete it, burn it...your choice.) For many people this is a difficult step because the goal begins to take on a physical reality. It becomes something you can physically touch, giving it previously unknown qualities. This is usually the longest step in the process. Let it be, but don't hide behind it. Get it done right, but get it done! Give it sensory qualities that you understand, can see, feel, smell, touch, hear or taste (just to name a few!). I"ve had students actually go so far at this point as to name their goals or plans. (I mean, like "Fred"!) While it may seem a bit abnormal, knowing your plan or your goal like a friend is a very good thing. It isn't something the people you know need to realize. I most often come down in favor of your friends not knowing this...yet. YOU need personalization with the goal or plan you are building. The important point to learn here is that your goals/plans belong to you, not anyone else...yet. There may come a time when more people need to become involved in your plan in order for your success to be realized, You will more sense that timing as it approaches, but you must make the decision wisely. (Later is usually wiser than sooner.) 5. A goal must be measurable. All during this discussion, steps have been made. Much like grief, the steps are not orderly or organized. We all come to our goals differently. Orally, visually, or kinesthetically (yes, it is just like learning anything else!) as examples, we usually experience some important part of the definition of a goal before we see the plan or goal itself. That's why some people write journals (or blogs). Writers are notorious for this reality. I sometimes believe this is one of those wonderful traits that make us writers. How will you know how successful your goal or plan is, right now? Don't be afraid to measure your success. Do. Evaluate. Adjust. That is the planner's Mantra. I want to accomplish "x" by "y" sounds awesome, but it must also include the flexibility evaluation and adjustment require. It also gives you the very best chance of success. There is one more important reality to see here. Sometimes, we may discover that we have completely misidentified either "x" AND/OR "y". It happens all the time. Don't be afraid of this: be prepared for it. Trust me on this one. In time, you will come not only to anticipate and expect this reality, you will look forward to it. More often as not, this is where your goal/plan will become real. 6. A goal must be controllable. Pulling these characteristics together in the order and form, to the degree and depth you decide, you and you alone must be entirely within the control of the plan or goal. This does not mean that you must do all of each step. It means that, no matter who is doing what, they must be following the plan precisely, and accountable only to you. (Here's that "other people" part!) Business enterprises are created this way. Most successful business models are centered around this concept. (Most books are, as well.) You think your characters will give you fits? Well, this is why. It's a matter of control. If there is any part of your plan or goal that you do not control, realign it until you do. Doing so now is so much cheaper and easier than trying to do it later. I'm not suggesting that you become a total control freak, or completely absorbed in your goal/plan. But I am telling you that having someone, or something else in control of any part of your goal or plan dilutes and changes them. Changing a goal or plan because you see the value of doing so is one thing--the only thing. You cannot give to another what you do not own. Once given, your goals and/or plans cannot be returned to you in their original form. That's not always necessarily bad, but it is universally true. Well, I surely did not intend this to go so very long. I'm glad I got it down for you though. I would like to challenge you, going forward into 2014. Take that self-defending phrase out of your reviews, okay? Tell the truth from the beginning. "Please remember that this is only my opinion. Feel free to use what you think best, and throw the rest in the rubbish bin." Really? REALLY? Try this one on for size, instead: "The reason I am reviewing this work has nothing to do with your options, or my opinions. If I say it, you should do it! I know what I'm talking about, which is why I am reviewing your work. If you choose not to take my counsel, your work will necessarily suffer, and the world might well be subjected to yet another published piece of bad writing! Is that YOUR definition of success?" Yes, I know. It really does sound brutal, and unnecessarily unpleasant. But you see, it also requires something of you when you make such a declaration, doesn't it. If you can find a gentler way of speaking this truth in your reviews, do so. Advising your reviewee to take what they like is just participation in a popularity contest. Many reviewers who could be offering really important, success-oriented reviews on this site are not doing so for precisely this one reason alone. Those are the reviews which matter most, and you should covet them. What they do themselves, they ask (or require) you to do: Own your work. Own your plans. Own your goals. Then they will be the story you will tell for the rest of your life. How's that for a goal worthy of success for 2014? GO FOR IT! And, please, remain, In His Care. Budroe ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** PS: Yes, there are many more senses the human uses in their everyday living. It is nearly universally accepted that eleven (11) sensory elementary goals have been identified within our scientific community. The six elements I have written about here today are "must have" (Need to have) elements. The other five are "may have" (Neat to have) elements. More on that another time. Burn these six into your practice, and the other five will usually come naturally. |
| This is a short one, for two reasons. First of all, the substantial basis of this entry is a brief one. Today, I was able to purchase a new keyboard for my computer (with mouse, may I add!) with a Gift Card from friends Sara and Cedric. It's a really good one! I am told by suspect authority that this one does, in fact, know how to spell the most commonly used words in the American English language. Time will tell. Of course, it is a challenge, because I have been (Oh, so wrongly!) accused of littering my writing with uncommon American English words. A high bar to be crossed, yet nonetheless.... Secondly, I have just said about all I can say regarding this subject. Almost. The set I retire today is like a comfortable pen in the hand. I will miss it. Many millions of keystrokes were given in the dedicated life of my old Logitech set-up. Three books alone were created using this "hand". I would be willing to bet at least a small equine hoof's worth of fortune that you have never before thought of a keyboard in this way. I would also bet 3 more (for the complete set, mind you!) that you will never again think of your keyboard in the same way! I have carefully wrapped the older keyboard and mouse in plastic finery, and lodged in the new Microsoft box now ensconced upon it, a shelf, anon. I did happen to notice that no less than twelve (12) letters were completely illegible on the old keyboard. (Touch typing can be your friend!) Farewell, for now dear sweet Logitech. It is nice to know you will be available, should I ever again require your services. Thankfully, a new keyboard, chock full of letters, numbers, and special characters is now under my hand. After all, I am an American Writer. You have been duly warned, In His Care, Budroe PS: Said purchase also included a top-of-the-line Logitech headset/mic setup. Okay, so after Christmas does offer the occasional purchasing value, after all. Pinch my cheeks, and call me Rosey! Well, call me, anyway. It's for my radio shows, after all. (And, I saved over $100.00!) Saving more than you spend has got to be a good deal somewhere, and I'm claiming it! |
| History. We are inexorably connected. History provides the continuum of humanity. Even as we, here strive to write future history, there are times when we must look back, and take inventory. This look will be short. On this date, in 1913, my Father was born. Today, were he alive, he would be celebrating his 100th birthday. His mother celebrated hers. While it would appear at first like I take after my Mother's family line, healthwise, there surely must be some gene dominance from my Father's line, as well. That would go some distance in explaining the last severn years of my life. My Father died on the day before Thanksgiving, in his 82nd year. His life was one of challenge, deprivation, and overcoming. He was, according to many, a good and important man. He wasn't so great as a parent, but he did have some very admirable qualities. His passion for helping others led to his decision to go to Law School--and to World War II. He created laws that exist today, and there is no small number of people whose help from him made their difficult lives a bit better. That's a good thing, I think. I hope it may someday be said of me. If that is the functional definition of a live well-lived, then it would be a great epitaph for him. I love him still. Perhaps I will find someday that my prayers for him did, in fact, overcome his human weaknesses. My Father's life would make a book. It would be interesting, and perhaps even important to history in some small ways. I just couldn't write it and give it the objective justice such a work would require. Happy Birthday, Daddy. I love you. In His Care, Budroe |
| One more time, I just wanted to say: " {b}Merry Christmas! "I really do love saying that, In His Care, Budroe |
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