Hope everyone has the mostest wonderfulest Happy 2023 New Year ever!!.. “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” ( Maria Robinson ) on the path least traveled….

Diary of the journey on the path least traveled..just letting the heart do the talking while the fingers do the walking while being different, being me… 🙂 Hello Diary, The year is nearly over and even though life occasionally put some storms in my path “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” (Louisa May Alcott)… 🙂

 I have no regrets for I followed my heart and for the most part did it my way even though I may have had to adjust the sails from time to time… I do not complain for there are those who have had life worse than I so I just put a band-aid on my wounds and venture on down the path “Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow them.” (Louisa May Alcott)…  🙂

Change in many forms, are coming and by working together we can make this world a better place even though we may be different, “Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” (Barack Obama ) … so I wake up every morning with a open mind and a heart full of hope,  dreams, understanding and love and follow my heart…  🙂

 

 

 

There is much we can do and what we do may seem small at first glance, but “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” ( Mother Teresa) …  and there may be times when we feel like we are doing it alone, but together we can make a difference and make 2023 a better year and the world a better world for everyone.. “We may not have it all together but together we have it all” (Author Unknown)…  🙂

The new year is rapidly approaching
As I contemplate the tomorrow,
Leaving with some memories filled with happiness
A few memories filled with sorrow.

As I peer out my window
Parts of the world, cold  and bleak,
A world of conflict, anger and hate
Mortals are suffering as I speak.

But we have a dream
My friends and I,
That one day there will be peace
No more mortals will die.

And there will be hope
Of a world filled with love one day,
A wish that could come true
For hope is the last to die…they say.

Not a world of race, color or gender
Nor closed minded ridicule or prejudice...you see,
But a world that respects another’s dream
Of what or who they wish to be.

So I peer out the window
Not with sadness or a tear, 
But a heart filled with hope and a dream
Of a world  of love and peace, not hate and fear.
                         (Larry “Dutch” Woller) 

And by sharing and working together, with respect and understanding for another we can make the world in 2023 a wonderful world indeed!!… 🙂

And here on the path we can continue to follow our dream filled with hope because “The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible.” ( Joel Brown)… 🙂

HOPE IS

Hope is a feather floating in a bright blue sky
Hope is that sparkle that shines in your eyes.
Hope is a butterfly fluttering on the wind
Hope is good times spent with family and friends.

Hope is a newborn baby’s cry
Hope is a Mother’s lullaby.
Hope is the rainbow after a rain
Hope is the harvest of golden grain.

Hope is the light that keeps darkness at bay
Hope is the breeze on a hot summer day.
Hope is ever present and free of cost
Hope is the last thing ever lost.

Hope is staying positive when the going gets tough
Hope is seeking help when you feel you’ve had enough.
Hope is recovery from simmering sorrow
Hope is believing in a brighter tomorrow.
                    (Linda Hotger)

Well, I had better close for now, getting ready for the New Year and the challenges and adventures it may bring, a year filled with hope and dreams, I may be off the radar from time to time the next couple of weeks while preparing for the new year, but I shall return again one day, Fate willin’ and the creeks don’t rise..  🙂

Roses are red
Violets are blue,
Thoughts from the heart
I’m sending to you.

Not just another  day, my friend
For in spite of time, distance or whatever,
If only in spirit and thought
We’ll be sharing this day together.

So, have a wonderful day, my friend
Wishing you all the best, nothing less,
May today, every day, AND your heart
Be filled…...with love and happiness.
    (Larry “Dutch” Woller)

“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness, and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” (Audrey Hepburn)

“May your path be paved with love and happiness, your spirit free and life is all that you wish for it to be as you venture down life’s highway following your dreams” (Larry “Dutch” Woller) on the path least traveled….

Diary of the journey on the path least traveled..just letting the heart do the talking while the fingers do the walking while being different, being me… 🙂

Hello Diary…

Christmas day is nearing, along with a winter storm…. Santa’s helpers work are done (though will continue the spirit of giving) and ready for a relaxing holiday with some holiday cheer, the ole Kindle and a holiday song… taking a moment to wish everyone, those who stop by the path and even those who haven’t, a safe and wonderous holiday (whether you observe or not), and life is all that you wish for it to be…  🙂

“Life gives us brief moments with another, but sometimes in those brief moments we get memories that last a lifetime, So live that your memories will be part of your happiness.” (Author Unknown)…  and if only spirit, we will share it together..  🙂

As Christmas approaches
One contemplates not the day,
But all the years of memories and thoughts
That one acquired along the way.

Memories filled with sadness, sorrow perhaps
Memories with happiness, joy and cheer
Memories to bring out the laughter
Memories to bring out  a tear.

A special day and one to treasure, my friend
And not because of the calendar age, 
Because to  life’s book of memories and thoughts
We will be adding another page!

Even though a distance and time apart
It will be a day that we will share,
Our spirit knows no time or distance
Be assured, my friend, I will be there!

It will become our memory, and we will share
The holidays, and every day…... forever,
Because of our spirit eternal
Beyond…………. the 12th of Never!!
          (Larry “Dutch” Woller)

I do save the cards… 🙂

I shall close for now with a HO HO HO, a heart and home filled with memories, getting ready to enjoy the holiday, plenty of biscuits this year,  but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise…  🙂

Hope you have the mostest wonderfulest happiest holiday (and every day) ever, filled with peace, joy, love and goodwill and until we meet again…  🙂

It is a special time and one to treasure
And not because of the calendar age, 
Because to the book of fond memories 
i will be adding another page

The tree is trimmed, not as many lights this year
The presents are fewer, but tis the thought that counts,
Maybe not as plentiful, but food being prepared
As the holidays draw near and excitement mounts!

The spirit is in the air, the weather not to matter
And I am caught up in the spirit, I must confess,
So white or no, Happy Holidays to ALL!
And may your life  be filled…. with love and happiness!!
  ( Larry “Dutch” Woller)

“It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.” (Agnes M. Pharo) on the path least traveled

Diary of the journey on the path least traveled..just letting the heart do the talking while the fingers do the walking while being different, being me… 🙂

Yes, it is the season for the spirit of giving and though I have the spirit of giving year around, it is especially during the holidays… not a great deal of funds but helping others give one of the best gifts of all; HOPE..:)

Physically; National Weather Service (USA & United Kingdom) climate change, World Community Grid (mapping cancer)…

Donations;
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
American Institute for Cancer Research
Planned Parenthood
United We Dream
Compassion and Choices
Habitat for Humanity
DSC Tree of Hope
E.I Foodbank
Salvation Army
And others…

I can only wonder what a wonderful world this would be if everyone that could, would give a little in some form..for someone, be a bridge over troubled waters… 🙂

Hello Diary,

The holiday is not only about giving but also about being together as family and friends, to share precious moments that will become memories for a lifetime and beyond… a time to venture down memory lane of holidays past… one memory had to deal with my brother and I’s train set, much like the one in the photo… 🙂

And as I have said, growing up on the farm when I were a child were different than today’s world, for one thing it were cash only in those days and what few presents us kids (my sister, my brother and me) would get were bits of clothing perhaps a coloring book.. IF, we had a good year on the farm, perhaps my brother and I would each get a car for our train set…  😉

My brother and I shared one bedroom, directly above my Mom and Dad’s bedroom and I will have my thoughts that rhyme tell the rest of the story…  🙂

Christmas is near
And as I look around,
Checked every package under the tree
No toys for me were found.

But I’m not one bit worried
The sadness it won’t last,
Because I have some memories
Of many of Christmas past.

One Christmas eve in particular
For the night my brother and I retired,
It wasn’t long into the night
The imagination was fired.

We had train track all over the floor
Much to Mom’s dismay,
All night long messages back and forth
Wondering about Christmas day.

But in a blink of an eye
All got quiet real quick,
There was a shadow in our door
And it definitely wasn’t ST. Nick!

It’s Christmas morning….wait there’s a honk
And I looked out the window to see,
It was just my neighbor in his car
Bringing me back to reality.

But that’s ok, I haven’t grown old
And I’m not even gonna start,
I’ll be forever young, don’t you see
With Christmas in my heart.

So to all.. and to all
As I get into my sleigh,
WAIT, I can’t say goodnight
It’s the middle of the day!
     ( Larry “Dutch” Woller    )

And when there were a large family gathering for the holiday dinner, the adults at one table and us kids at another, more often than not I found myself in the same circumstances as Jimmy Dean… 🙂

lyrics;
Just picture a lad, between Mom and Dad
Its Sunday the tables all set
There's uncles, there's aunts, and cousins galore
With plenty of food to be et
The blessing is said, they reach for the bread
It's a feast a king could afford
There's clatter, there's chatter, but something's the matter
There's someone who's being ignored

And before I close, I had better pass on some advice I received from a reliable source, Ray Stevens, you girl and boys better be good for Santa Claus is watching you… 🙂 🙂 🙂

And with that I had better close, Christmas is coming, ready or not and Santa’s helpers work is never done...but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise…  

With a parting glass filled with holiday spirit, may your path be paved with love and happiness, whether you observe the season or not have a wonderful holiday and until we meet again..

May the love that you give
Always return to you,
That family and friends are many
And always remain true,
May your mind only know peace
No suffering or strife,
May your heart only know love and happiness
On your journey through life.
     (Larry “Dutch” Woller)

Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” – (Calvin Coolidge) on the path least traveled….

Diary of the journey on the path least traveled..just letting the heart do the talking while the fingers do the walking while being different, being me… 🙂

Hello Diary,

Taking some time from chasing dreams and dealing with life’s challenges to share a few thoughts about the holiday here on the path.. Yes, the holidays are suppose to be a time of giving but here on the path the giving is every day in some manner, large or small, so the tree of giving never comes down… 🙂

And the holidays are much about being together as families in some form, especially about the children.. And I try to give to help build a better world to give hope to the children that they can follow their dreams though sometimes they can put me to the test as Red Sovine will agree even though their adventures will become fond memories… “You are evidence of your mother’s strength… especially if you are a rebellious knucklehead and regardless, she has always maintained her sanity.” ( Criss Jami)…  🙂

In the song, the word “fussed” means “complain”…  🙂

 

But, they are little folk like me and you, with feelings and dreams and with the imagination on full speed, leaving no stone unturned, especially during the holidays and  I make every effort to give them the gift of hope (every day)…  🙂

The gift of hope
Where children could follow their own dream, you see
Not to be denied by another’s ideology,
To follow the destiny of their own choice
Not to be hindered by another’s voice.
                (Latty “Dutch” Woller)

And hopefully pave their path with happiness by giving a gift of love, not prejudice, etc., so they can follow their dream with a open mind and free spirit…  🙂

The gift of love
A world of  love that is without end
Through an eternity it will endure,
A love that knows no boundaries 
A love beautiful, caring and pure.
                   (Larry “Dutch” Woller)

And speaking of children, I had better close for now… with today’s world troubles and conflicts, Santa’s list of children needing some holiday cheer is growing and he needs some help.. and with a HO HO HO it is on down the path I go, but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise…  🙂

Whether you observe Christmas or not, hope your heart is filled with the spirit of the holiday, your path is paved with hope, love and happiness and until we meet again…

May the love that you give
Always return to you,
That family and friends are many
And always remain true,
May your mind only know peace
No suffering or strife,
May your heart only know love and happiness
On your journey through life.
     (Larry “Dutch” Woller)

Every day can be the most wonderful time of the year….  🙂

“It’s mot how much we give, but how much love we put into giving” (Mother Teresa) on the path least traveled…

Diary of the journey on the path least traveled..just letting the heart do the talking while the fingers do the walking while being different, being me… 🙂

It is a time when one ventures down memory lane,  to visit memories of long ago and of loved ones that will be missed this holiday, but they will be with us always, living in a special place in our hearts… “Life gives us brief moments with another, but sometimes in those brief moments we get memories that last a lifetime, So live that your memories will be part of your happiness.” (Author Unknown)…  🙂

When tomorrow starts without me
And I’m not here to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
Filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things 
We didn’t get to say.

I know how much you love me
As much as I love you,
And each time you think of me
I know you’ll miss me too.

When tomorrow starts without me
Don’t think we’re far apart,
For every time you think of me
I’m right there in your heart.
     (Alena Hakala Meadows)

And with them in our hearts, they will always be home for the holidays… 🙂 Hello Dairy… Although the spirit of giving is every day on the path, the holidays are on the horizon.. A time of giving with love.. and hopefully not only for a time of cheer and giving, but also a time of peace, hope, love, understanding and friendship for everyone, that is my dream for the holidays (and every day)… 🙂

In history’s past, on the path, I had a dream
Of a world in harmony it did seem,
Accepting one as to who they believe and are
One’s lifes choices no one did bar.

Free to climb a mountain, to touch a star
Free to search the universe, where answers are,
Free to venture through life, with open mind
Another’s belief, it did not blind.


Free to boldly walk the lands, both far and near
To lives one’s life without suffering or fear,
Not to be accepted by belief, gender or race, you see
But by the love, understanding and knowledge of a spirit born free.

Children could follow their own dream, you see
Not to be denied by another’s ideology,
To follow the destiny of their own choice
Not to be hindered by another’s voice.

I still have that dream, you know
A dream that began a long time ago,
A dream without end, each and every day
Until the four winds, they all blow away.
                          (Larry “Dutch” Woller)

The universe knows that I am not into religion (as my late wife’s Chaplain said “ it is what is in the heart that matters, not a name above a door) but I agree with Vince and Jenny Gill…

Well, I had better close… need to prepare for the holidays also, all the while awaiting what adventures lies ahead.. but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise..

Whether you observe the holiday or not, hope the spirit of giving, joy, love and happiness is part of your life and until we meet again… 

In the spirit of giving
With love and understanding too
Thoughts from the heart
I’m sending to you.

It is not just another  day
For in spite of time, distance or whatever,
If only in spirit and thought
We’ll be sharing this day together.

So, have a wonderful day
Wishing you all the best, nothing less,
May today, every day, AND your heart
Be filled…...with love and happiness.
    (Larry “Dutch” Woller)