There is one thing for sure in life; change happens. Some we like and some we don’t like. Sometimes fun memories are the best parts of life. Mary’s birthday is coming up. She will always be my beautiful little girl.
Mary at 4 years old.
Daiphanous Sunrise
I love the morning at Hyco. These are the days I dreamed about for years.
Everglades
Just another dream come true. I have always wanted to go to the Everglades and ride on a boat. Way, way!
Evening With Jake Shimabukuro
This was an amazing concert at the Carolina Theater with Jake Shimabukuro. I recently was turned on to his music and was inspired to buy a Ukulele. The first song I found on YT was Over the Rainbow. I was hooked. I will post my take some time. I am loving the Durham area for nightlife. Check out some of Jake’s latest material as he has been influenced by three years on the road with 160 concerts a year around the world. He is quite the spirit. Enjoy!
His FB is excellent. – Jake Shimabukuro
Thanks to Jake Shimabukuro. When he turns to heavy pedals, it really is like Jimi Hendrix on ukulele. Check out his latest material.
My only regrets are the chances I didn’t take.
Hyco Walk Around
Flowers still in bloom.
The light on the water is a reflection from the windows of the house across the lake. I think it looks like fire on the water!
Morning on Hyco Lake.
Laugh Often!
This just cracked me up, so I had to save to my blog.
All We Have is Now….and Now!
I am reading a book that Pankaj recommended to me, Time Basics by Jim Muncy. He tells stories to make points about time management. One that resonated with me was Michael Landon’s quote as he neared death.
“Someone should tell us, right at the start of our lives, that we are dying. Then we might live life right to the limit, every minute of every day. Do it, I say! What ever you want to do, do it now! There are only so many tomorrows.”
One of the reasons that this reached my heart so vehemently is that I am currently creating a 90-day adventure program as recommended by Tim Ferris of the 4 Hour Work Week fame. This process requires that I revisit, as I often do, my goals and aspirations for the rest of my life. As I recently learned, my past is merely part of where I am going. All I have is now. Pankaj recommended a program for allocating time and resources to projects, called Hyper Plan. I have set it up with life goals and time line. Kind of like a giant Ganz chart. I like this program because it keeps things from falling through the cracks. It is much better than what I have been using.
When I wake up to this nearly every morning, I am really reminded of how grateful I am for what I have, right here, right now!
It is Always Now – Dec 1, 2019 – Transition of Molly Bitner – nee Frank – My Dear Sister
Friends Visit
Keep making friends. You never know who you can impact, and be impacted by, as we explore this life time. Some will stay and some may fade, and some will be strong for long periods of time. Cherish them all for what you learn.
I had the great opportunity to visit with friends Pankaj, Rose, and Arun Chand recently while they were in Virginia. I enjoyed a beautiful drive through the low mountains up to the Dulles Airport area early in the morning. The mist and awakening countryside created great memories. Pankaj and Rose have been close friends for many years. I was a best man at their wedding on the Rock. It is always a festive and learning time for us when we get together. Thanks to them and Arun for being in my life.