Category: Inspiration

Gratitude Day 14 – a fool’s talk brings a rod

As I write this I realize it may be a bit incendiary but with the past couple of days post I have to say it. In the news I have seen people doing foolish things and then have issue when the consequences of the actions bring down the rod of correction. Maybe that is the …

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Gratitude Day 13 – A Wise son heeds his father’s advice

As I write this it dawns on me that today is also Friday and the 13th so many have superstitions about the date but realize it is just a fear tactic; don’t let fear rule you overcome it. Growing up I had many learning opportunities a few that my father tried to steer me away …

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Gratitude Day 12 – Discipline and Stupidity

As I saw today’s Proverb I just had to put together some things I have learned in the past and bring it forward to today. When I was growing up and was in school there was to forms of discipline. The first discipline was to buckle down and study do the course work and show …

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Gratitude Day 11 – Hug a Veteran Today

Today in the United States we celebrate Veterans. So when you see one today thank them. Thirty three years ago in Kansas City I signed on the line my intent to become a Marine. Yesterday they celebrated 240 years. But the seed to become a Marine was planted many years before. When I was younger …

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Gratitude Day 10 – Happy Birthday Marines

Today 33 years ago I was placed on a bus to Kansas City to stay at motel so that I could go to MEPS on the 11th. It was a fantastic trip that started me on a very rewarding path. Each of my Brothers and Sisters were forged into Marines at either MCRD San Diego; …

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Gratitude Day 9 – Hello time to rejoice today is Monday!!

Wow what an awesome experience, I survived the weekend and I have the pleasure of experiencing another Monday. I know many have an issue with Monday. Here is what I have come to realize If I am able to breathe and able to use any of my senses it is a wonderful day. So many …

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Gratitude Day 8 – Wisdom more precious than rubies

My Grandfather was always giving me nuggets of wisdom as I was growing up. Every now and again when I am having problems processing something I will go out to “Old Blue” my Grandfathers ’83 Chevy C-10 for some reason it helps me focus my thoughts; my Grandfather was at least to me a wise …

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Gratitude Day 7 – Keep my Word

I am so grateful for my Father and my Grandfather they taught me to always try to be a person of my word. I was taught to have my yes’s be yes and my no’s no. No was also one of the hardest words for me to master. To be perfectly honest; I still have …

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Make a Choice to NOT Complain

Yesterday on Facebook I shared a message about not complaining for 24 hours. I went on his blog and found people still complain, saying that if you don’t complain you will get walked all over. Dictionary.com give us this definition of complain [kuh m-pleyn] verb (used without object) 1. To express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, …

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