The end. Of the week that is.

Another one in the books and not a great one for me at that. Not horrible but just not very memorable or productive. I just can’t seem to get on track and I really need to get things together rather soon.

My kids are having a harder time at school this semester than last. Maybe that is okay if it provides a chance to learn a thing or two for the future. Their school continues to amaze with the callousness of some of the teachers (with now at least two of them telling the kids in their accelerated classes that they are not special or even above average- this to a group of kids that was placed into this “special” program by the same district some almost five years ago at the end of second grade and told at the time that they were special…). I guess the goal of Common Core then is to make sure all of our children do not aspire to greatness but settle for being, well, common. Way to go educators. I think being out of the system is a wiser choice than ever.

My kids are struggling on their baseball team. One tries hard and practices with purpose. The other seems to no longer enjoy it and does not work much at all toward improving himself. I’m not sure that he ever enjoyed it but I am worried that his response to adversity, as it is now, may not serve him very well in the future when he faces challenges in other areas. We need to address this for his own sake. I could use some help here Lord.

My own state of mind has often been much better. Not working and trying to get an idea launched that I can’t seem to find time to properly pursue. Is that an excuse? Maybe. In any event I will need to figure out what to do to start getting some income going. I do so much want to write…before I die if possible. Afterwards is so much harder. Help Lord?

My wife is close to her 50^th birthday and has been experiencing various health issues the last few years- only one tending toward serious. I know she is feeling all of the typical things one feels when we know we are approaching and then passing fifty- happened to me over four years ago. I don’t even know what to get her and she hasn’t asked for anything special.  For her health and her peace of mind and well-being a little help maybe Lord?

There is so much to do with this house- inside and out. I’m not making much ground there either even with all of my spare time. I do keep trying though so there’s that going for me. I won’t make any requests on this one Lord.

There is so much to get done with the family finances and investments. Just need time for that.

Just need time for a lot of things. If you could slow down time that would be helpful Lord!

Now it is the end of the week and the beginning of the 3-day Memorial Day weekend. The weather is supposed to be nice, even hot. My sister and her family will be coming by Monday- I hope we all have some fun…I could use some. We all could use some.

I have my list, I have my plans, I have the opportunity, having gotten up early (again) with my health mostly the same as when I retired last night…I just need more time, and a better attitude, and a new approach. I could use some help here Lord, did I mention that?

I do so much want to be a better person and a better father and a better husband. I do so much want to meet life with a brighter outlook and a genuine smile. I want to enjoy my kids while we’re all not older and life is still filled with some wonder and surprises for them. Yes they are older, teenagers now, but in many ways still young kids with some traces of unstained innocence remaining.

Carpe diem my friends. Go and seize what you can and stop wasting time on wasted time. For at least a day or two during the week spend some time doing things you felt you never had time to do. Find new places to explore and new things to do. Kiss your spouse and hug your kids. Be happy and, yes, try not to worry too much.

I had a somber moment yesterday when working in the yard. A memory brought on by an old song brought on some tearing and a feeling that went back almost forty years. It was a nice, sunny, and quiet day and I had a moment that was, for just a touching moment, mine alone.

Sometimes we need such things, such moments in our lives. I truly hope that you will have your share as the weekend, and life itself, go on for you.

Today is Friday and what comes hereafter comes. I hope that I can be ready for it. You too.