I apologize for not taking care of my blogging responsibilities.  I’ve been taking care of my family responsibilities.

My Father now has a pace maker and he has been having a trying time with it.  It’s the kind that they insert inside of you and there was some problems so they had to go in again and rectify those.  He’s been a little grumpy about it but is finally seeming to accept that his life may not have gone on if he hadn’t had the procedure. Knowing my Father, of 87 this year, you would know that he is not wild about doctors, lawyers or politicians.

While he is recovering, I have been building a dream of his to put a pavillion in his little park on the property.  We poured the cement slab of 20 by 24 feet last year and so this hot summer we are building the upper part.  It is almost finished.  I put the green metal roof on this morning.  Had it done by noon.  All we need to do now is some more bracing and the gable ends.  Then the fun will begin.  He has all sorts of plans for a rock wall seating area, a cooking area and a sink and counter top.  Of course, I’ll be doing those things because he can’t even lift anything for six weeks due to his surgery.  I’m his arms and legs. 

The reason I tell you all of this is that I’ve been very busy with maintaining the place for Mom and Dad anyway and with this project also it’s taking up most of my time. 

I have had a number of incites while hammering , screwing and sawing, however, they slip away as fast as they come to me.  Being tired at the end of the day doesn’t help me write an inspiring blog.

Those are my excuses.  I know I really don’t need any excuses.  It’s my blog. I can write if I want to write.  I just don’t want to disappoint those of you who come visit my website.  I want you to know that I appreciate your comments and the fact that you do return from time to time to see what is up.

Today I want to leave you with another of my writings from my mind musings of the past.  I hope you enjoy it.

“Qualifying School”

                                                            By-John Walker

Standing on the brink to begin your life. Face the anxiety.  Eat humble pie. Prepare.

Are you ready?

The time has arrived.  It’s a Marathon not a sprint.  Out fast, high expectations, no time to kill, impatience, gratitude.  Life’s lessons learned.  Huge emotional highs, devastating wordless lows. Reasons challenge personality, fighter or performer?  Keep your dreams alive.  Competitive passion. Keeping a positive outlook.  What’s ahead? Don’t dwell on history, make the most of it, and confidently move ahead. 

A world of opportunity, materialization, evaporation, remain upbeat, ponder the trials, reach to your support, and believe in your abilities, discipline.

Keep doing what you’re doing. Stay focused.  Just another beautiful day, suppress the nerves, have a good time, Be full of confidence, hide nervous ambition, stay with yourself, don’t erode focus, storybook inspiration.

Acceptance.  Pursuit of perfection, a matter of when.  Confidence never waning, emotions carry you through.  Be there.  Carry hope on your shoulders.  The odds are

staggering, deflect the pressures, enjoy the moment. 

The marathon continues.  Self-actualization, handwriting on the wall, finality creeping in. Life importance coming from the backside of the bubble, a glimmer of hope.  Turn it around quickly, nothing is guaranteed.  Determination. It’s been an emotional roller coaster.  What you do is all that matters. Doubt creeps in, nerves frazzle.

Resolute acceptance, lesson in patience and remaining in the present.  You’ve been on the brink.  Hope, frustration, confidence, and mission accomplished. 

Return evident.  A good dream never dies.  Countless emotional moments. Released amazement. Guarded disappointment. 

The license to chase your dreams.

Congratulations.

Class dismissed.

Hope you’re having a great summer!

John