Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Friday, May 17, 2024

Best Part of My Day

I live in a semi-rural urban neighborhood located in southern Maryland. I often complain about the trees in my front yard. The maintenance is unbelievable in the fall despite the work related to the upkeep. I love my home and my neighborhood. When I need a break from working at home. I go out my... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Bitter Sweet Weekend

Last week, one of my church members was murdered while sitting in his car. He was a senior at the University of North Carolina Central. When young, promising lives are cut short by violence. It makes us question everything. For many believers, it causes them to question their faith. When someone... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 10, 2024

A Tribute to all Mothers.

This Sunday, we celebrate Mother's Day. I personally think it should be celebrated once a week. If you want to motivate someone to hurt you, say something terrible about their mother. That is the fastest way to start a fight. The most cherished celebrated title in any city, state, or country is the... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Adventures of an Old Uber Driver In The Gig Economy Chapter 3.

On one busy evening of driving in Washington, D.C. I was reminded about the importance of the history of our great nation. When you live near an area that people come to visit from all over the world, It is easy to take your surroundings for granted. I picked up a young white female teacher and her... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 29, 2024

A List of Four Gifts that we seldom use.

When I write, I always start with myself. My goal is to write with honesty. I was sitting in my favorite chair, looking for inspiration. I was thinking about the many valuable gifts we own but seldom use. I narrowed the list to 4. Now, the state starts us all off with education. Your city, state,... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Its My Anniversary !

I promised God I would always put him first in everything I do. Today, by celebrating my wedding anniversary, I honor my promise and my relationship. My wife and I met at BestBuy, where I worked part-time in the computer department. One of my supervisors introduced me to his girlfriend's sister. At... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The Adventures of an Old Uber Driver in the Gig Economy Chapter 2

On this particular requested ride, I was sent to Washington, D.C. Many of the rides involved taking couples to dinner or concerts. Sometimes, the couples talk about their family plans. It's not really exciting, but it's very educational. I picked up a power couple from an affluent neighborhood in... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 21, 2024

We All Have Hidden Wounds

Many of us appear to be happy on the outside. We have smiles on our faces, and everything looks good. Now, after you spend time with them. And they let their guard down. You find that they may have more issues than you do. It is part of the human spirit to never let others see your weakness. We are... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 20, 2024

The Adventures of an Old Uber Driver in the Gig Economy Chapter 1

Last year, I started working as a part-time Uber driver to pay my bills. Before taking the gamble, I researched everything I could about ride-sharing. I planned to supplement my income if needed when I finally retired. So, due to an unscheduled layoff, I found myself a year and three months ahead of... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Mistakes the Stepping Stones to Success

I just attended an online webinar about accelerating your copywriting career. The crazy thing is that the webinar's content is directly parallel to everyday life. I created my blog persona to illustrate the never-ending lessons we learn from living our lives. One of the biggest takeaways I found... 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.