Author: Rod

Oct 28 Breathing

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. Marcus Aurelius I just watched an episode of Elementary. Ephemsema was mentioned. So I contacted my advisor Dr. Google. I wanted to see if there might be a link…


Oct 25 Frozen Water

That was fun. My ride to the post office cancelled just before closing. There was not enough time to find alternative transport, evem if I could. I was out of water. No coffee, no pasta and thirsty cats. I had a huge order sitting at the post office, water was just around the corner at…


Oct 24 The Distractor

Life comes with pain. Rod Wave Pain is a great distractor. It demands attention immediatly. Today it started with a random pain to my ear, then progressed to legs. Walking became difficult. Lucky me, i have experienced all kinds of physical pain throught my entire body. There is only one answer for me. Soldier on….


Oct 20 Urgent Morning

 A higher rate of urgency does not imply ever-present panic, anxiety, or fear. It means a state in which complacency is virtually absent. John P. Kotter I discovered tĥere are some canned foods that should not be eaten in close succession. Especially just before bed. Red kidney beans, smoked oysters, Timmy’s paramasean tomato soup. I…


Oct 13 Coffee Coffee Coffee

Smell the roses. Smell the coffee. Whatever it is that makes you happy. Rita Moreno Today I made my first cup of winter coffee. Coffee made by hand with water heated on my one burner campstove. The story doesn’t start there. Yesterday I spent the afternoon putting tin cans and paper away. They were in…


Oct 9

I remebered you on your birthday Ma. I just didn’t write that day. I just finished my hard labour for now. I am huffin and puffin. I noticed most of the leaves have dropped, except on my black poplars. Snow has already dusted us once. I am sure there is more to follow.


Sep 30 Truth

I do not know enough about the holiday today. I did live with a woman that suffered through the First Nations school system She never really went into details but told me it was terrible. I could tell the memories were painfull for her.


Sep 29 Tin Heroes

A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles Christopher Reeve I had an earworm playing in my mind this morning as I carefully did my chores. Feed the cats, get water for the cats, i even had my regular BM (don’t ask). I had…


Sep 28 Big Plans Old Back

Whenever I think of the past, it brings back so many memories. Steven Wright Today was the day. I had litterboxes to empty and refill. I had a new water filtration system to construct, assemble and fill with water, after fetching it from the pond. I also had a seedsprouter stand I needed to assemble….


Sep 18 43 Years

Getting sober was one of the three pivotal events in my life, along with becoming an actor and having a child. Of the three, finding my sobriety was the hardest thing. Gary Oldman Sober since Sep 18 1981. Thats 43 years I think. To early for math.