Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Are you being blocked on Facebook

One of my fellow Army veterans threatened his friends that he would block anyone who gloated about the death of Charlie Kirk. I have several friends like me who are hard to categorize. Which is something I talk about often. I hate to be prejudged by looks, age, economics, career, religion, sex,... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, September 11, 2025

911 was a hard lesson to learn.

My parents had 12 7 and I had 9 11. On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked, killing 2403 Americans. On September 11, 2001, 3 cities were attacked, killing 2977 Americans. The difference is that there wasn't a World War going on. We must never forget all the lives that were changed on that... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Have You Lost Your Map ?

Once upon a time in the olden days. When you prepare for a long trip. The first thing you do is find a map. It is the paper version of GPS. Although the map is not as easy to use, it was the only thing we had. A paper map requires some basic knowledge. 1. You need to know directions North, South,... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, September 7, 2025

The Compliment Stand

What would we do without our youth. Our youth represent our future. I am encouraged about our future. My church has been truly blessed. Years ago, we had numerous discussions about how to attract the 40-and-under demographic to church. Over the last 3 years, the numbers have greatly exceeded.... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, September 5, 2025

How Can We Find Joy in the Midst of Sorrow.

More and more every day, I find myself asking that question. Tragedy occurs way too much. Yet if I don't try to search for joy, it can make life an everlasting nightmare. I refuse to believe that. Because I know that joy is always waiting for us to discover it. I was watching a rerun of NCIS New... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

An Untold Story from the end of the Vietnam War

I love a good, well-made documentary. For me, it's like Indian Jones finding some undiscovered treasure. The Vietnam War was very controversial. The title of the documentary sums it up nicely: "The War that Changed America." Despite all the ugliness of this war. This documentary also pointed out... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Labor Day Weekend

Every day is Labor Day for someone. Unlike any other time in my life, I recognize that. Somebody is always working 24/7. This supports the very real reality that we need one another. That we were put on this earth to help one another. Labor Day is a day to thank all those who work to keep us all... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 29, 2025

Celebrating The March on Washington Let Freedom Reign.

August 28, 1963, was the date of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This week marks 62 years of this famous event. It should have been celebrated and shared with joy and triumph this year. After all, this is what freedom is all about. Many countries don't have that right. Trump has... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Sometimes What We Seek Is Already in Our Hands

Like most homeowners, I often find myself repairing or replacing household items. The other day, the towel handle, which is connected to my shower door, came off. Now I am not saying that the reason it came off has anything to do with my wife's Achilles operation. So I won't. Yesterday, after... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, August 23, 2025

The D Word

No matter what I do, I just can't get away from the D word. Whether I am working in the yard, taking care of my family, getting up in the morning, going to work, coming back from work, talking to a friend, reading a book, singing in the choir, or saying my prayers in the morning. Now that I have... Sign in to see full entry.

About this Blog

Michael's Lessons from life is my view of the lessons I have learned from the simple to the complex. My father and mother, blessed me with a simple, non complicated way of living and loving life. In a world where it seems the negative has taken over. I want to share a positive, enlightened view of the world as I have experienced it. Including my view of what is happening today.