Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

The Winds Of Change Are Changing Course

There is a lot to be said about faith and belief. Or if you want to simply call it a positive expectation of future outcomes. Maybe I am only speaking for myself. But the course of our present political status has been scary. However, my faith in God has kept me hopeful. There are several elections... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Sunday Thoughts and Quotes

Sometimes I am overwhelmed by my discoveries —information so profound and supposedly intellectual. When I was younger, I would never have dreamed that I would have such a thirst for knowledge. All I can say is that I believe it is a blessing from God. It is so important that we never stop learning... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Pearls of Wisdom

I find inspiration everywhere I go. And in everyday life. One of my most guilty pleasures is my love of movies. You see, I have found that there are very few movies I would give a thumbs down to. At the same time, I am choosy about which films I watch. Yesterday, I found a free streaming movie... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

A Timeless Verse

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Friday, October 24, 2025

Happy Friday Blessings Life is a Comeback Story

As difficult as this week has been. I continue to be thankful. No matter what comes my way. My number one thought is I am blessed. When I remember that I can navigate through whatever comes my way. It is a hallelujah moment. I have the scars to prove it. When disaster strikes, we have 2 choices:... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The Kindness of Strangers

I believe that we are put on this earth to help one another. The often quoted "It is better to give than to receive"rings true. I started writing this a while ago. Then it got erased by mistake. Gayle Noble, an Oceanside, California Native, has a passion for aggressive gift giving. She often visits... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 20, 2025

You Can't Make This Up

Life often hits you in your heart. I make it a point to focus on the positive things in life. Yet heartache is always around the corner. You just can't make this up. For the second time in my 17 years of singing in the men's chorus. One of my close friends and fellow singers passed away. Death will... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Pity Parties Don't Require Members.

I was listening to my favorite gospel radio station on my way to the dry cleaners. And I began to emotionally break down. Now the last couple of years have been challenging. The last 3 months have been harder. I thought I had emotionally overcome the experience. Obviously, I am grateful that my wife... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 13, 2025

Boston Busing Program Leads to A Great Career

In the 70's, the Boston Desegregation busing crisis was front and center. Parents did not want their children to be sent out of their neighborhoods. Why would anyone want to send our children to other schools? Parents rioted in protest. The outcome for one family would not only change one young... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Howling At The Moon

The other day, while driving to work at 6:00 am, the moon looked so close. That if you had a ladder, you could touch it. The moon was totally picture perfect. A full, clear sky, with no clouds to block the view. When I was younger, I thought the moon appeared so clear and close because of the clear,... Sign in to see full entry.

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