I stopped the car on our branch road to capture the stunning fall colors highlighted by the brooding storm overhead.
Stoicism and Anger
Stoicism.
Some how I got interested in stoicism, perhaps just a little bit as its not making too much sense just yet. Anyway, I’m subscribed to the Daily Stoic emails and today’s email and my corresponding discovery is that when your angry, perhaps it’s best not to read this s***.
This is something we have to remember when we get overwhelmed or puffed up. That none of this is new. All of this is running according to a tired script as old as time. Don’t let it go to your head. Don’t let it get to you. You’re just an actor playing a role. And soon enough they’ll be producing a remake of it and you won’t even be around to be in it.
This really didn’t inspire me at all. A little depressing actually.
Road Trip Planning
It’s early stages but here is a possible route to take in all the Frank Lloyd Wright stuff in Wisconsin as well as Falling Water in PA.!
Winter biking
I’ve been year round cycle commuting for 5 years now and of course the winter season is the most challenging. Studded snow tires certainly help, but this year I rode a fat bike for a few days, What a game changer. Seriously considering adding a new bike to the stable.
Christmas 2016
We had a great day with the family starting with Brunch and culminating with the traditional turkey dinner. Lots of action with Parker & Easton (4) and Clark & Dane (2), they really bring something special to the day.
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Maui revisited
Some of the photos from the helicopter tour over Maui.
Makes my day…
when I get a message like this from one of the Grandkids
Sunday
This morning I’m serving at my church,Springschurch, by doing the TV audio. It’s an early start at 7am and we’ll be finished 3rd service around 2pm.
This is my position with the sound board and TV monitors in a room up behind the stage.
It’s just me and the equipment. As I’m mixing the band and vocalist I can hear my son Scott quietly on the intercom calling camera shots as he directs the camera operators to present the service on the big screens in the sanctuary and record for later TV broadcast use.
It’s hard to explain my emotions and feelings as I hear Scott’s voice. I’m so proud of him. Thankful and full of joy for the wonderful man he has become. A great son, husband and father.
It’s very special to be serving together at a great church that is doing great things for God.
The reality of parenting
Came across this great post. Laughed out loud a couple of times. So much truth And much of it applies to grandparenting as well except they go home after a while. And while we’re responsible when the Grandkids are with us, the ultimate responsibility goes home to the parents too.
To parents of small children: Let me be the one who says it out loud
Snakes
Took a Mother’s Day road trip to Narcisse to see the snakes, us and hundreds of other folks! The parking lot was jammed and people were parking on both elides of the highway for at least 1/4km in each direction from the enterance.
It was a pleasant walk around the area between the various snake dens. Lots of kids seeing how many snakes they could catch at one time. This guy was one of my favourite shots.
I thing next year we’ll plan to take the Grandkids. I’m sure they would have a blast running around and playing with the snakes!
A few more photos over on Flickr https://flickr.com/photos/44072178@N00/sets/72157668107992076