Background

 Riding the roads of life.

I am a somewhat “normal human being” having many of the same strengths and weaknesses that all people share.  My life has consisted of work (in many variables) and play (in lesser variables).  I have raised my children, paid my taxes, contributed to my community and served my country.

My passions run deep, my dislike for social injustice and government incompetence strong.  I attempt to capture the spirituality of life via writing, painting and photography but have yet to come close to being able to ensnare it’s vibrancy.

Go far: Do not stop living.  Find and explore all the aspects of life that life has to offer.  Experiment, explore, dream, and run like there is no tomorrow.

Take chances: Do not be afraid of change.  Relish the variety that you can have in life simply by doing.  Do not sit on the porch and watch the big dogs run by.  Join them and feel the wind in your face.

Live passionately: Enjoy and savor the miracles of life.  Create and utilize the sights, sounds and smells that is part of the majesty and wonder of nature.  Encompass and cling to the free gifts of life, such as family, friends, and the connection you have to all.  And live like you have no tomorrow.

For me, growing older is not an option, but growing up is.  When you can keep your spirit young, then life is worth living.  One can still look forward to creating goals and adventures. Life can be filled with new opportunities.  I am at peace with the idea that acceptance has replace guilt, that quietness has replaced the turbulence’s of life, and simplicity has replaced complexity.  You do not have a choice of slowing time, but you do have a choice on how you will spend it.

My 3 Rules of Life…

Find what is most important to you and eliminate the rest.

Look beyond your senses and remember to never underestimate your dreams.

Disbelieve anything the government tells you.

My other hobbies:

Tanka  social awareness thru food

Ryeder   photography

Survival Quarterly  emergency resources