Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Monday, June 8, 2020

Time Well Spent

One of the most important things we control is our time. No matter if you are rich or poor. We all have 24hours in a day. None of us is allowed to get more. The years roll by and the seasons change. Time waits on no one. With age, this truth becomes more and more important. You see with age you are... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, June 6, 2020

Swimming Pool Lessons

Several years ago we were blessed to purchase a house with a swimming pool. Your first thought is wow I wish I had a swimming pool. As with many of our dreams. Be careful about what you ask for. You just might get it. My wife and I love to swim. It is a great exercise. Our grandchildren have become... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

A Tale of Two Sides

The civil protest that our country is experiencing has been brewing for years. Our perspective of the protest is dependent on who you are where you live and what you have experienced in your life. Many times when we have a friend who has gone through a bad experience. We might say I know how you... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 1, 2020

Have We become numb to injustice?

The Corona Virus has killed over 100,000 people. With horrific Loss of life numbers like these, you would think we would be more engaged in assisting the families of those who have passed away. We have had 2 more reports of policemen killing black males without regard to their rights. Human... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, May 31, 2020

Misdirection of the Masses

A tactic used in war and especially in life is misdirection. In order to defeat the enemy. We get others to focus on something totally different than our main objective. When they finally figure it out. It's too late. The George Floyd protest brings me to tears. Not just because of the repeat of... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 29, 2020

Relationship Eyeopener

When my wife and I joined our present church. We became involved in the married couples' ministry. It has truly blessed our relationship. Now our marriage before joining the ministry was already very good. However, after getting involved in the marriage ministry. I discovered things about my wife... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Please Take Care of Your Health

In 2016, 4 years ago I completed my first Colonoscopy. At the time I had been putting it off, over and over again. This procedure is a health screening test for colon cancer. When I finally decided to schedule the procedure in 2015. I could not find the time to have it completed. Now I knew that it... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

This Life We Live

I was watching a movie on TCM(Turner Classic Movies). The name of the movie is titled“The Human Comedy”. In one line from the movie. The character who plays the mother of Mickey Rooney is answering questions given to her by her youngest son. She told him to give to the poor. Then she goes on to say,... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Memorial Day a Day of Sacrifice

One of the most honorable events of our lives is when people of ultimate conviction. Decide to come together to fight if necessary to right a wrong of unmitigated proportion. In laymen's terms. When the strong attack those who cannot protect themselves for no other reason than they can. We tend to... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 23, 2020

Grown Up Make Believe

When we were children, make-believe was an everyday game. Pretending that we were race car drivers while playing with our toy cars. Or an astronaut, when playing with our spaceship. Sometimes we would pretend to be a soldier or a fireman or a professional athlete. Or anyone we could imagine. Why do... 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.