05-31-18 Carry on, soldier man, as it if never was. Carry on, soldier man, same as our society does. Bury your burdens, heavy though they may be, Bury them deep, down where no-one can see. Bury your anger, your fear, your hate and discontent. Bury deep your emotions, keep your feelings irrelevant. Carry on, soldier…
Month: March 2019
Paradigm
Whose dream it is, anyway? This way I am supposed to be? Just who set this course, the road that winds, leads to me? The promise of happiness lying at the end? Check the boxes, hit the mark, no matter how the road may bend. Whose dream is it anyhow? The course intentionally set out. …
The Crisis
Mid-life crisis. That is the term folks dance around, imply or simply state out loud when I talk about my adventure. Some say it directly, some more subtle. I disavow that term. I disagree. I reject it! Let me tell you why. In my head, I associate a mid-life crisis with someone who goes off…
I wish I could…
Do what you are doing! Have the balls to just go! Be as brave as you! Have your guts! I am SO JEALOUS! I hear them say. They write to me. Their voices reverberate. The chorus sings. They whisper in my ear. I wish I could… Ok, people. While I deeply and sincerely appreciate your…
Latest (but not greatest) Lesson
Well, I am making assumptions that none of my little mishaps thus far are the greatest lesson. Then again, maybe one of these just is. Ask me in about a year. I should know more then. Anyway….back from a little practice jaunt and having many thoughts, feelings, reflections. The good, the bad, and the ugly….
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The word is out! Michelle is leaving on a grand adventure! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! That is what it feels like sometimes. I am excited and I am owning my choice and my journey. I am not trying to keep it a secret or anything. But, it is a bit disconcerting…
Semi-retired For Real
And just like that, I am done! Last day at work, last day at this job, last day of a time that I though would ever end. It was a day of emptying my office, cleaning out the closet, a day of good-bye’s, well wishes and warm feelings. A day of appreciation, rumination and celebration….
It Moves
02-24-19 Something is moving deep inside of me, some force that just does not seem to be. Something has shifted in this life that I know, something is happening and it is in this direction I must go. Something larger than the life that I lead, so strong that to my will I must hereby…
Michelle's WalkAbout 