We’re free now, or so it would seem after liberating of virtually every stick of furniture upon the sale of our ‘sticks + bricks’ home and moving into our RV. A long time time coming, as is expected in the world of large-scale projects, this life-changing initiative began seeding in the fall of 2022 after […]
What Did You Mean to Say?
By Robert Poindexter A young man being interviewed was asked what he felt would best describe his greatest asset. He answered confidently, “I am very spell woken.” Realizing his mistake, he quickly corrected with, “I mean, well spoken.” The interviewer chuckled and told the young man not to worry about it. “Why, just the other […]
Refilling the Writer’s Well Through the Hemingway Journey
“All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.” – Ernest Hemingway Rob and I have twice-imbibed in a glorious Key West vacation–enjoying every moment of our trips to the southernmost mecca. This cultural dichotomy and intriguing island melds young and old, touts the hip and historical, […]
Anchored in the moment
When Rob and I set off for our most recent weekend getaway, my thoughts were knotted up with frustration and consternation. Unplanned work/life detours and uncertain valleys have taken me a bit by surprise. I realize we are not the only ones experiencing this – it’s part of the human condition. However, it still can […]
Here are before and after pics of my weight loss + strength-gaining journey
Two years ago, I launched into a serious weight-loss and strength-gaining journey that led to a personal victory of sorts. Between April 2021 and April 2023, I shed 30 pounds and gained significant muscle. In fact, I celebrated my 30-lb. milestone just 2 weeks ago! Here are some “before” and “after” images.BEFORE AFTER Words cannot […]
Abiding In Solemnity
We find ourselves so quietly,Abiding in solemnity,When all about the seas do rage,And talking heads they do engage,In autocratic fashion and,Demanding to be in-command,And all the world like sinking sand,Enabling their wicked plan, But brother know, and sister, too,It’s not about just me and you,It’s up to us to gird our loins,To strive for more, […]