Balloon Launch gone Bad

I decided to release some foil balloons into the night air. They caught the wind and blew directly into the power lines at the pole. Foil balloons and power lines go together like fire and gasoline. All I could see is having to explain to my neighbors why we are now out of power. I thought about it for about an hour, hoping the wind would blow them free. They were still stuck on the pole. So, I decided that a 15 ft fiberglass cane fishing pole, a razor, some duck tape and a six foot ladder. Possibly not the brightest decision I have ever made. So out I went to cut the balloons off the power line before they short out the entire pole. Well, I am writing this, so it worked and I did not die. To live, love, and enjoy another day. Peace

It is all Froomla's fault . . .

I am currently in a French class with one of my students. I have the joy to sit next to Froomla's brother during this class. Froomla is a friend and a teacher in my life. The fact that you are now reading this blog is because Froomla taught me. The blogging lead to a Flickr account, because one of my loves is photography. I met a wonderful friend on Flickr known as Bethretro. My friend Bethretro introduced me to a postcard exchange group known as Postcrossing. Now I have two awesome pen pals. One in The Neatherlands and the other in China. Yes, my world has opened up because a young ninth grade student taught me something new. I am blessed. I am thankful. Peace!

Tied

Tied
Originally uploaded by twistyshrimp

well, what can I say . . . balloons are way cool and I really liked this photo so I thought I would share it here. enjoy
peace

Today my life changed . . .

Well it has happened. Today my son Josh is out driving on his own for the first time. I am proud of him and thankful that he has earned the right to drive by meeting the requirements for the state of Michigan. Today is a big day for him and for me his father. Soon my son will finish school and move on to college and on with life. It will all happen faster than I care to acknowledge. But it will happen and it will be good. My kids have grown up faster than I ever imagined they would. I am a thankful dad and man. Peace

Living with assumed thankfulness . . .

Learning in life is a wonderful joy. I am blessed by being in the world - Parent - and now being taught about teenagers. When my kids were first born I did everything for them. I worked and lived to care for every need they had. I even cleaned their nasty dirty diapers. I did all these things never once needing the "thank you". However, now, I desire appreciation. I want an acknowledgement of thanks. When I do not feel as if I am appreciated for going out of my way to make my teenagers lives better, I feel angry. I am frustrated by this disrespect. Wait one moment here, when I was feeding, caring and cleaning this child, I assumed they were thankful and that was good enough. Now, today, I desire a word to express thanks or I see this absence as disrespect. Today, I need to embrace assumed thankfulness on the part of my teenage children at time and allow them to continue to grow. I do believe my kids are thankful. It is time for me to get over some stupid stuff that I struggle with and let my kids continue to grow. I am a blessed and thankful parent. I must allow KINDNESS rule! Peace!

Days like this . . .

I woke up tired today. I decided to get on the scale. I look at the sky and it is wet and dark looking. I feel the emotional clouds push in and I feel inside my soul a weather change. Today has been one of those days.
Peace

Today I begin . . .

Swing by for a visit. I begin a new 365 project. I am using the statement "things in my world" as the springboard for this project. I may ask to take your photo if you are in my world in the coming year. Have an amazing day.
Peace

http://365project.org/soulloon/365