“Quid pro quo is a Latin phrase used in English to mean an exchange of goods or services, in which one transfer is contingent upon the other; “a favor for a favor”. Phrases with similar meanings include: “give and take”, “tit for tat”, “you scratch my back, and I’ll scratch yours”, and “one hand washes the other”.” (Wikipedia, 2020) It’s likely a phrase you’ve heard … Continue reading Quid Pro Quo
Some of you say I have the gift of a word That I should write and be heard But most of the time I’ve nothing to say As I watch day mesh into day Passion is the ink of my pen Ugly is lately where it’s been Happiness seems so simple to some of you But you’ve no idea what I’ve been through I write … Continue reading Final Descent
Christmas is coming. It’s a significant day for millions of people across the world. Billions of dollars will be spent on gifts for friends, family and coworkers. Black Friday got its name for being the first day of the year retail sales are out of the red and into the black (profit). It also recognized as the first organized day of the year for Christmas … Continue reading More Than A Holiday
I wrote a guest blog in 2013 and wanted to share it again. The blogger (Joy DeKok – https://joydekok.com/ ) was doing a series of guest articles about people the author admires. Hope you enjoy. THE MAN I HOPE TO BECOME I was homeschooled for all but two of my school years. When I was 13, I started working with my dad laying laminate, vinyl and carpet floors … Continue reading Ron
It’s simple, really. Everything bad that people do in relationships stems from something bad that happened to them. It’s not an excuse. It’s not a defense of the indefensible that some people do. It’s just a glaring, obvious motive. It’s the reason. It doesn’t make the bad thing right, but it might help someone understand. How are you supposed to feel when you’ve never met … Continue reading Hurt people hurt people.
“Sorrow” Sorrow is an ocean In the silence waves hit I see flashes of light But not enough to stay lit Happy strikes like lightning But thunder follows soon Clouds hide the light I cannot see the moon The tide is high And it sweeps me under I look up and see Lightning before the thunder I am … Continue reading Sorrow
Look at my texts and there’s a thread missing Head home and there’s no good night kissing You’re lost in every mistake you’ve made I’m lost paying a price that’ll never be paid Be honest, how’s it all working out for you now? If you’re “doing it on your own”, take a bow And I still love you like a good man should At this point … Continue reading Forever
Today marks a sad anniversary for me. It’s been 2 years since my (ex) wife told me she was falling in love with another man. The last night we slept in the same bed – though I didn’t really sleep. I was in survival mode. I wanted to save my marriage at all costs. I knew something was up, but I never would have guessed … Continue reading 2 Years
Dear Future Love, I thought I’d take a moment and write a letter your way So much time has passed it blurs day into day I’m sorry I’ve given myself to people who are fake And that you had to watch them take all they could take I’m sorry I’m broken because you truly deserve better You see that’s just the purpose of this very … Continue reading Dear Future Love
Trump is a racist Have you ever heard of the Ellis Island Award? As defined by NECO (National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations), “The Ellis Island Medals of Honor embody the spirit of America in their celebration of patriotism, tolerance, brotherhood and diversity. They recognize individuals who have made it their mission to share with those less fortunate their wealth of knowledge, indomitable courage, boundless compassion, unique talents … Continue reading Orange Man Bad
