Parkinson's Disease Rants & Ramblings Archive
The Well
In the quiet of the dawn the mental conversations with the Maker are strewn with reflections of times past. Pictures that capture the moments that might have otherwise been forgotten hang as reminders of the plethora of blessings underpinning precious memories. Those things from the past and the gratitude there for mark the attitude with […]
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Ocean of Blessings
Winter rain falls gently on the metal roof of the old farmhouse as the light ascends from the eastern sky. The peaceful lull of the falling drops tugs rhythmically as the agenda begins its journey into the space called today. Equipped with plan, mind set, and motivation to discover along the way, the day is […]
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In The Glow
The grassy fields glisten as they offer up their frost laden leaves in the glow of the morning sun. An occasional cloud meanders gently by in the quiet of the dawning day. Before the hustle and bustle of a new day’s agenda begins, the stillness of the day wraps itself with the beauty of nature’s […]
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The Arrival
Our granddaughter came bursting from the arrivals gate with arms extended to be met by welcoming hugs. The glee on her face gave light to memories etched in the fabric of a lifetime. The long drive to the farmhouse was filled with accounts of Christmas day and the weeks and months preceding. Joyfully expressing her […]
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The Present
Wrapping paper strewn in the frantic presence of excitement over the receiving moment has been gathered and awaits the trash man. All the buttons and switches have been pushed or flicked as the gadgets stood their test. New clothes await their dressing moment as size anticipates its best. The afterglow of the celebration day still […]
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Unseasonable
Unseasonably warm wind blows in gusts from the southeast rattling limbs on the barren winter trees. The rooster lets loose his crowing sound of mastery over his domain as the edge of light begins its invasion of the sky. Cast iron stove and oil fired furnace stay unused for the day as shirtsleeve temperatures begin […]
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Wrapping Toes
Colorful patterned paper waited on the tightly wound tube to be unfurled and wrapped around the rectangular box containing the prized Christmas present. Careful listening and stealth internet shopping had rendered just what was desired under the tree. The first challenge was unrolling the paper from the tube without seeing it roll anew in the […]
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The Celebration
Soon we will celebrate the arrival of Love incarnate (God in human form). The bridge over the impossible chasm between the Divine and us pretenders could only be made by God himself. The date of His arrival is unimportant. It is He who is paramount for with that arrival came the eternal blessing that locks […]
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Possibilities
Ripples on the pond reflect the glow of the rising sun as dawn breaks from the east. The bright full moon still glows as it appears to descend upon the trees in the west. The cycle of night into day has made its way across the horizon and the presence of life bustles all around. […]
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The Old Friend
A flick of the wrist and a twist of the nimble fingers and the bottle cap zipped off. An agile hand mindlessly poured the beverage over freshly drawn ice in the glass. A quick perfunctory prayer and knife and fork were at work cutting through the cooked meat then scooping the eggs so nimbly prepared […]
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