Ruminations from a Hopeless Overthinker on Life, Death and the BS in between

Read more about the article Wawa – Life Lessons from a Convenience Store
My local oasis (Eh a little blurry)
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Wawa – Life Lessons from a Convenience Store

Us East Coast peeps know.  Wawa.  It’s practically a religion.  It’s the Garden of Eden of convenience stores.  7-Eleven - nah.  Starbucks - too intimidating.  What the hell does venti…

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December 16, 2020
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Look no hands! Trying to keep my balance while ziplining at Spring Mountain years ago
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Balance

So there’s a tropical storm here today, August 5, 2020.  (Yeah yeah, I know it’s December now, but I started this writing in August and since I’m the best procrastinator…

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December 15, 2020
Read more about the article The Suffering – Perspectives from a Suicide Survivor
Candle lighting ceremony I was graciously invited to by my friend who worked at this amazing place at the time to honor our loved one who left The Suffering. A giant thank you to my friend for including me.
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The Suffering – Perspectives from a Suicide Survivor

We’re all in it, the Suffering.  That’s what I’ve named this thing called the human experience.  Sounds awful right?  It’s not.  The Suffering is a gift, a wonderful gift. And…

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September 25, 2020
Read more about the article Hope is the Worst Thing You Can Give Someone
Hope this campfire stays lit in the rain.
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Hope is the Worst Thing You Can Give Someone

A friend of mine asked me what’s the worst thing you can give someone.  I dunno, a scorching case of herpes?  Ferris Bueller’s Day Off anyone?  Nope.  The answer is…

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September 11, 2020
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Common denominator in most of my adventures - my trusty 17 year old car
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The Common Denominator

Who can I talk to?  As much as I like being alone, times like now I just want to talk to someone.  Not sure who or about what.  Someone or…

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August 14, 2020