There's only this
Forget regret
Or life is yours to miss
No other road
No other way
No day but today"
Hauntingly beautiful lyrics from Rent, of course, which detail as good a reason as any to resurrect my blog today. Then, of course, there is the unspeakable tragedy that is Newtown, Connecticut, which reminds us that life can be fleeting, fragile, and filled, by turns, with heroism, grace, and heartbreaking sadness. I realize that documenting what we feel can be important; how we interact with each other, even more so.
I haven't totally neglected my writing, occasionally posting Notes to Facebook when emotions or events have moved me to do so, but I haven't exactly made a conscious effort at it, either.
I have been thinking about it, though, encouraged by several friends to blog more regularly, but wondered (and still do) if I have enough to say. Do I have a unique enough perspective to add to the collective consciousness? A distinctive point of view?
I hope so. I'd even like to think so ... Lord knows I've got enough opinions on things!
If not, I'm hoping that here is where I can hone all of the above, or at the very least, clarify, quantify, develop and explore.
No other way
No day but today"
Apart from that, let's boogie, enjoy the ride, have fun at our own (and probably others') expense, and see where we wind up.
Another rhyme, a warm embrace
Another dance, another way
Another chance, another day"
"Come back another day
Another day"
Life is full of people, places and things that make lasting (or fleeting) impressions on us. Sometimes, they really are worthy of reflection or commentary.
Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." (Talk about someone with opinions!) Sure, I think that some might be happy without questioning things, challenging accepted beliefs, exploring motives, or simply wondering why. That's just not me. I've always believed that understanding where I've been, how I got there, and where I'm going helps me lead a happier, more productive life. It also gives me a much better understanding of what others might be going through and how we may all fit together.
"No other course
No other way
No day but today"
Forget regret
Or life is yours to miss
No other road
No other way
No day but today"
Hauntingly beautiful lyrics from Rent, of course, which detail as good a reason as any to resurrect my blog today. Then, of course, there is the unspeakable tragedy that is Newtown, Connecticut, which reminds us that life can be fleeting, fragile, and filled, by turns, with heroism, grace, and heartbreaking sadness. I realize that documenting what we feel can be important; how we interact with each other, even more so.
I haven't totally neglected my writing, occasionally posting Notes to Facebook when emotions or events have moved me to do so, but I haven't exactly made a conscious effort at it, either.
I have been thinking about it, though, encouraged by several friends to blog more regularly, but wondered (and still do) if I have enough to say. Do I have a unique enough perspective to add to the collective consciousness? A distinctive point of view?
I hope so. I'd even like to think so ... Lord knows I've got enough opinions on things!
If not, I'm hoping that here is where I can hone all of the above, or at the very least, clarify, quantify, develop and explore.
No other way
No day but today"
Apart from that, let's boogie, enjoy the ride, have fun at our own (and probably others') expense, and see where we wind up.
Another rhyme, a warm embrace
Another dance, another way
Another chance, another day"
"Come back another day
Another day"
Life is full of people, places and things that make lasting (or fleeting) impressions on us. Sometimes, they really are worthy of reflection or commentary.
Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." (Talk about someone with opinions!) Sure, I think that some might be happy without questioning things, challenging accepted beliefs, exploring motives, or simply wondering why. That's just not me. I've always believed that understanding where I've been, how I got there, and where I'm going helps me lead a happier, more productive life. It also gives me a much better understanding of what others might be going through and how we may all fit together.
"No other course
No other way
No day but today"
"Another time, another place
Another rhyme, a warm embrace
Another dance, another way
Another chance, another day"
This life is only what we make it, and it's so much more meaningful when we share the experience with each other.
"Come back another day
Another day"
Please.
I look forward to sharing with and hearing from you.
"Come back another day
Another day"
Please.
I look forward to sharing with and hearing from you.
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