Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Saturday, August 8, 2026

Redefining the Word Stranger.

After living just 2 years from 70, my life experience has made me question the word stranger. I have been working with 2 temporary computer analysts at the IT training school in my county. Plus the head trainer and CA for the school. North Pointe is one of the biggest and most technical high schools... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 7, 2026

Low Pay But Unbelievable Training

Well, I made it through my first month as a computer analyst. Last week, I attended our back-to-school computer analyst training meeting for my county school system. There were about 40 to 50 techs at the meeting. This surprised me for some reason. Then I remembered that we have about 35 schools in... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 31, 2026

Computer Safety Can Often Lead to Computer Hell

There are so many contradictions in life. You remember what our parents used to tell us. When we were going to be punished. This is for your own good. Why does it hurt so much if it's for my own good? My mother keeps forgetting her passcode to get back into her cell phone. This is nothing new. But... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 24, 2026

So Much To Share And So Little Time.

Well, life is crazy. We are not immune to the many dramas of living. Just the other day, I was chatting with my wife. I shared that the last several months have reminded me of the many trouble-themed movies I have watched in the movies. Trials seem to follow the main characters wherever they go. No... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Computers Are Not That Smart

Now I know it has been predicted that computers will take over society. Working with computers for 30-plus years has taught me that we have nothing to fear. In my second week as a computer analyst, I rediscovered the truth. If there is no one to program, repair, upgrade, and maintain computers, they... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Don't let your Obstacles Steal Your Joy.

As a member of the human race. One constantly recurring theme deals with troubles, problems, difficulties, and disappointments. Which can be summed up in a short sentence: "The obstacles of living life. Living life involves good times and bad times. You can't have one without the other. Personally,... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Back to Work

Back to work, back to my roots. I am now working for the technology department of our county school system. I am going through training and orientation. It's good to be back home in the computer technology world. I have one more day left in my first week. Everything is coming back to me. My first... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 5, 2026

A Hot 4th of July

The heat yesterday alone would scare most people into believing in God. If hell is hotter than the weather on Earth. One would think the churches would be packed. After getting home on Wednesday evening. My energy level was on empty. Then I found out that we were having family over on the 4th. So I... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Answered Prayers In Time of Need

There are Bible verses and songs that speak about answered prayers. I just got back from visiting my mother in Alabama. My mother is very precious to me. After this visit, many questions regarding her care were answered. Reality and expectations don't always coincide. My mother, at 88, is physically... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Providence In Our Own Lives

Every day we receive protection from God, and we are totally unaware. Yesterday I took my mother to the beauty parlor. Then I went shopping for a new pool leaf net for her pool. When I visit my mom, I try to fix anything that needs repair. Her leaf net had totally dry rotted from non-use and... 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.