I have found myself missing fictional characters. Show cancellations, off-season times, or even a busy few days when I haven’t had a chance to watch something I am currently into – have actually made me miss the people on a show. This is just crazy. They. Are. Not. Real. I do not really know them.Continue reading “Reality TV?”
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Overthinking
Being an A student has its advantages. School was never that difficult. A college degree was attainable. I can usually learn new things fairly easily. The disadvantage is the frustration when something isn’t easy to grasp. My intellect throws accusations at me. “What’s wrong?” “I should be smart enough to get this!” “Why can’t IContinue reading “Overthinking”
Contrast & Focus: Adjustments Needed
She’s prettier than I am. But, I’m thinner than those two. My clothes aren’t as nice as theirs. I am so much smarter than a lot of people. Why is it easier for him to… I would never do… My self-image – constantly adjusting. Image sharpened. Image blurred. Image quality up. Image quality down. Too muchContinue reading “Contrast & Focus: Adjustments Needed”
For Crying Out Loud
Saturday night: It was one of those movies with an impossible soundtrack. Dialogue is at a near whisper and action scenes threaten to burst eardrums, making it impossible to find a comfortable volume. Not wanting to miss any of the Oscar-caliber acting scenes of 2010: Moby Dick, we opted for cranking it up. OurContinue reading “For Crying Out Loud”
Spoiler Alert
Wait! Stop! Don’t tell me! I haven’t seen it yet! How many times have I said something along these lines, in a frantic attempt to stop someone from ruining the end of a movie? Seriously, it’s close to a state of panic at times. I always try to be careful about what I say, too, making sure IContinue reading “Spoiler Alert”
Speaking My Language
Some friends are movie friends. Some friends are gaming friends. Some friends are hiking friends. Others are biking friends. I know whom to call depending on what I am in the mood to do. I know there are certain ways I can connect with certain people. Discussing a book with one person can make meContinue reading “Speaking My Language”
Legacy
Remembering my dad today. Edward Lee Jones, 11/14/43 – 5/19/10 You taught me to pray when I was sick. You taught me to always have an open door. You taught me that I am loveable. You taught me how to make do with what I have. You taught me how to hug. You taught me toContinue reading “Legacy”
Suit Up
I see myself, standing in the middle of the battlefield. Dark forces coming in from all sides. Am I wearing my helmet of salvation? Do I have the belt of truth about my waist? Am I protected by the breastplate of righteousness? Are my feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace? IsContinue reading “Suit Up”
A Mother’s Heart
A heart so good, full of patience, kind. A heart more loving, no child could find. This heart, warm and gentle, strong, yet ever humble, always loving the child, through each victory, every stumble. Never giving up, always faithful, never weak. A strong support of love, the child can always seek. ThroughContinue reading “A Mother’s Heart”
Catchphrases Caught
Swampeast Missoura. This is the description my dad often gave for where he grew up. For those of you who are not familiar with the lingo, that translates to southeast Missouri. More specifically, Charleston, MO. It was in this small town, current population 5,000, that my dad was raised. This phrase is just the first inContinue reading “Catchphrases Caught”