Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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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.

Friday, October 10, 2025

Can One Person Make A Difference ?

This question has often been debated. Frequently, we use it as an excuse to do nothing. We say to ourselves, "I am only one person." I have no power. I am not wealthy, smart, etc Our self-esteem issues have been nurtured from birth. Society has promoted this myth to control the rise of confidence in... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 6, 2025

School Systems are Banning Cell Phones from Classes

I often complain about losing face time with my grandchildren when they were given cell phones. It is one of the drawbacks of technology. Before they received their iPhones. I enjoyed talking to them regularly. Gone are those days. Whether they are in the car or the house, they seem to be... 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.