Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Monday, February 16, 2026

When Others Tell You Your Crazy

In the course of reading, living, and researching those who achieve success. There seems to be a central theme. Not many gain much support. You will be called crazy, arrogant, delusional, and in need of a mental hospital. Yet those who follow their instincts find a way to overcome those who rally... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 13, 2026

A Friday Surprise

First of all, happy Friday, everyone. We made it through another week. Today I was pleasantly surprised. The mother of the child I take to school each day decided to pick him up this afternoon. Which gives me the afternoon off. I am now free to complete some of my many tasks. It is not often that I... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Over Protective Family

Sometimes, family can go too far. My mother is 88 years old and very independent. She has lived most of her working life in the north. Now you can imagine that when you reach almost 90, you won't be as alert as you were in your 50s and 60s. My well meaning Aunts have now made it their business to... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 8, 2026

We All Have to Take Out The Trash

This morning, after eating breakfast. I was emptying my recycling and trash cans. Transferring them to the outside containers. While moving some of the snow to make it a little safer to get to the trash. I broke my wooden shovel while moving the snow. It is still a hard, lasting winter. After... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 7, 2026

The Winter Olympics A Mirror of Democracy

I love the Olympics. Countries from around the world compete in sports events to earn the title of the best in the world. Regular people from small towns to big cities. From every economic and cultural class. Compete with an equal opportunity. What does that remind you of? This competition is a... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Against The Odds Chapter 1

Over and over, people continue to survive the odds. Does anyone know how this happens? Yet it happens all the time. What we all fail to recognize is that you may have already beaten the odds. People overcome poverty, loss of family, loss of occupation, loss of memory, and sickness with little chance... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Back to the Salt Mines

I forgot to recharge my Chromebook yesterday. I am at the Springfield Mall. So I am going to make my post brief. Presently on my break. I was in serious discomfort yesterday. Somehow, I endured. Even in pain, one feels better when moving. When you stay still and rest too much. One finds oneself in... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 2, 2026

Another Weather Related Lesson

When I talk with my family and friends. I share positive thoughts. Talk about family faith and blessings. Yet every time I make it a priority to tell them that I am not perfect. I have made more than my share of mistakes in life. In the end, we should remember our errors so they are not repeated.... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Words From My Heart

If I write a story about the good things in my life. It would start off with Jesus and his great sacrifice. In my quiet times when I am overcome with the pain of this old World. Taken away by the troubles created by those who fail to understand. That the greatest thing we can ever do is to love our... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Door Dash To The Rescue

Yesterday was a painful day for me. I was taking out the trash and the recycling. And I was going outside to see the condition of my driveway in case we had to go to work. Now my trash cans are located to the side, just outside my attached garage door. Usually, it is not a dangerous chore. I had no... Sign in to see full entry.

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