I am extremely depressed this morning.  This may be a “ monthly .”  I find myself hyper-self-critical; ready to take anything someone may...

Friday  2015-11-13 I will soon have to find somewhere else to stay at night. And eat, shower, and get clean clothes. As explained in a...

Psalm 150:6:  “Let all things that have breath praise the Lord.” At the homeless shelter where I stay, we’re required to attend chapel...

Bookmarks: Guilty plea in CVS arson • Jesse Matthew charged in second murder • Graphic TV child rape • Cops: Couple Robs Bank, Posts...

Bookmarks: If you want to prosper, smile. • Obama condemns political correctness • Hidden factors in the job search • “And he will...

Educated elite parents are successfully raising more capable children creating a hereditary meritocracy I don’t know who wrote this.  My...

At least, not for people like me. [*] Ashley Olsen Grace Park Ciara Decisions, decisions. Last Sunday, I faced emotional blocks such...

A few days ago, in the “smoke pit” awaiting entry to the homeless shelter where I stay, I sat facing a choice of whether to feel good or...

In recent weeks it has been a matter of some chagrin to me that my Yahoo! News feed keeps bringing articles from major outlets that prove...

In a blog post of July 19, 2014, I declared my ambition to become  th e “Nemesis of the morning glories” in the garden out behind my...

From a 03/31/08 e-mail to my supervisor at the dollar store. This was a young man who had never had a paying job before, and thus...

Cornel West channels Martin Luther King Jr. to criticize Obama Friday 2014-12-26 Learning happiness can take you out of your comfort...

Everyone has problems; always have, always will. But some problems are better (more desirable) than others. I have some of the best...

John 9:1-3: 1As he walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents,...

I don’t like Elder Conrad. At the shelter, they compel us to attend chapel every night. A different group presents each night, following...

Here is a short list of things I can be grateful for.✓A clean sheet every night * ✓A clean pillow case every night * ✓A blanket every...

Sooner or later, it had to happen. Sunday, about 14:00, I had just bought my second coffee at McDonald’s.  I put it on my table and, as...

On Tuesday 12/02, my therapist asked for a thumbnail summary of my overall situation. I said, “I have goals , I’m taking concrete steps ...

This is square-on with a forthcoming post of my own, “ A place to begin .” Reblogged 2020-08-06. Random Words I woke up this morning...

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