I’ve written a lot about ambition and how it shaped my life. In hindsight, I think I was ambitious out of spite. I wasn’t really expected to succeed. I reigned back ambition about 12 years ago. Instead of rushing towards advancement, I waited. I learned. I acquired a variety of experience and new skills. IContinue reading “Ambition vs. Time”
Category Archives: Perspective
The Metric System
I first learned about the metric system in 1978. I was in second grade and Jimmy Carter was President. We knew that he had something to do with why we were learning about centimeters. For years, centimeters were just the other side of the ruler, a side seldom used. Although I swam the 100 meterContinue reading “The Metric System”
Conspiracy Theory
…the belief of conspiracy theories sadly, does not satisfy the reason people are drawn to the belief in the first place.
Winter
Winter in Saskatchewan…it’s something. Actually, it’s a lot of things. It’s long. It’s cold. It’s dark. It’s icey. There’s a lot to deal with. This is maybe my eighth winter up here. I finally have just about everything I need: good socks (Darn Tough), a 4X4 with Winter tires (essential, for me), appropriate winter coatsContinue reading “Winter”
Between
My priest this last Sunday used a great metaphor for faith: that space between the trapeze when a flyer goes from one to the other. It’s a terrifying space where you’ve let go of one thing and will grab another. A lot can happen in that space. I find myself in that space right now.Continue reading “Between”
This Is Therapy
In lieu of talking it out with a therapist, or going to group therapy, this is where I work it all out. Sometimes it’s just sharing, sometimes it’s ranting, and sometimes it’s wishful thinking. For those of you who read this blog, thank you. It helps to know I’m not just talking out there toContinue reading “This Is Therapy”
Money and Insecurity
I’ve come to a conclusion: An excess of money makes people insecure. I have no real facts to back up this affirmation. It’s merely conjecture based on actions of the wealthy, attention seekers and known oligarchs. “Everything has to be perfect.” “I’m not easily satisfied.” These are phrases I’ve heard on reality shows that celebrateContinue reading “Money and Insecurity”
Festivus 2022
It’s Festivus, and as per my tradition, there will be the annual airing of the grievinces. It’s been an interesting year, with many changes. Let’s see how long this list goes… Becoming a Canadian Resident That was a hellava process. After getting my residency, my truck had to become Canadian, another process. I had toContinue reading “Festivus 2022”
Lucky
Sometimes, I forget about all the things I have to be thankful for. I have a home, a partner, opportunities, and comfort. I have so much more than so many people. I’ve worked hard, and I’ve struggled, but no more than most people struggle. The things I have suffered do not grant me the richesContinue reading “Lucky”
And, Pivot
I’m less emotional now. I don’t know if it’s from reduced hormones in my body, a less stressful environment, age or my psych meds. Very likely it’s a combination of all of the above, and I’m thankful. Years of a mind and soul in turmoil are like a memory of a memory now, like theContinue reading “And, Pivot”
Beyond Clarity 