“Here on the path I venture down life’s highway, not with the fears of a closed mind, but with the dreams of a open mind, a heart filled with memories, and a free spirit filled with hopes for a better tomorrow” (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,

While fine tuning and adjusting to change, I took the time to browse the world, to gather knowledge of what were transpiring… to my dismay I find elements of today’s world societies filled with closed minded prejudice to those who seem different and simply trying to follow their dream, and rather than working together with wisdom and understanding, choose violence and conflict to settle differences and disputes…accomplishing little other than sowing the seeds of suffering, anger, fear… 🙂

May not make headlines or the news but by using today’s technology, 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 as one, with love, understanding and patience,  we can work together to make a difference  and the world a better place for everyone.. “We may not have it all together but together we have it all” (Author Unknown)…  🙂

 

And hopefully in time everyone can have a garden like mine where they can be who they are, who they wish to be and follow their dreams without fear.. )

A garden of peace and harmony
Being different does not matter here,
All creatures, big and small, living together
Unlike the other world,  they do not live in fear.

Where one is free to boldly walk the lands, both far and near
To live 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.

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.

Together we live the hand that Fate has dealt us
Not sure of, or dwell, on our final destiny,
But live to enjoy the moment, the hour, the day
That is what life is about, don’t you see.

So into the not so secret garden I will venture
Along the path least traveled, 
To find and know love, understanding, to follow one’s dreams
Unlike the other  world unraveled.
                       (Larry “Dutch” Woller  )

And though life may appear dark and filled with challenges today, we have hope for there is always tomorrow... “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without the words - and never stops at all.” (Emily Dickinson)…  🙂


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, folks to visit and much to be done… “A home that is built with patience, understanding and love will withstand the strongest winds of  difficulties and conflict , a home built with a closed mind, insincerity or haste will collapse in a mere  breeze of discontent.”   (Larry “Dutch” Woller ) but I shall return one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise…  🙂

Hope your path is paved with love and peace and until we meet again…

May flowers always line your path 
and sunshine light your way,
May songbirds serenade your
every step along the way,
May a rainbow run beside you
in a sky that’s always blue,
And may happiness fill your heart
each day your whole life through.
May the sun shine all day long
Everything go right, nothing go wrong
May those you love bring love back to you
And may all the wishes you wish come true
                   (Irish Saying)

“Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do…” (Pope John XXIII) 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,

Had a active week, but for the weekend taking some time from the chores and projects to stop and smell the roses, perhaps visit folks and share some thoughts , perhaps listen to a song or two, maybe venture down memory lane thinking “ do you remember when”..  🙂

I know that over the past I have shared my thoughts and views about numerous subjects, while trying to work with others to help make this world a better place for everyone… and I am not just someone sharing thoughts who hasn’t been on the  “front lines” because I have.. I have witnessed the aftermath.. Take my views on war and conflict… I have witnessed what pain and suffering has caused because of closed minded ideologies choose conflict to settle issues… senseless conflicts with no good ending…  🙂

 

 

That is me on the ground Vietnam 1966…. 🙂

Here on the path the chosen weapons are the pen used with understanding and accepting another as who they are and wish to be… here on the path we live in harmony… 🙂 “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).. 🙂 And I have shared my views and thoughts about dealing with the weather… have seen change and dealt with the change over the decades, dealt with tornadoes, winter blizzards, even now dealing with change as it may be the new normal perhaps…. for the last 20 years or so have shared with folks so that they can use that knowledge to work with others to deal with the change…. 🙂

Doing my part in many ways, example, I have my Kindle, not only good for a number of reasons, but no tree has to be sacrificed so I can enjoy a good book… 🙂

Even my mower is electric and therefore there are no gas emissions and reduces the need for fossil fuels… 🙂

The weather and climate may produce some challenges but as John Paul Jones said ‘I have yet begun to fight” and here on the path we have high hopes… 🙂 And I keep mentioning helping others.. One thing I do is three days a week I turn on the backup PC and open World Community Grid using the BOINC project to research cancer and leave it on for a few hours… 🙂

They download  data on my pc and use the pc to research the data about cancer in general and also children’s cancer… I am very familiar with cancer as about 11 years ago my late wife, Kathy, was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer… she fought the brave fight (with me by her side) for 4 years using the technology and knowledge available but in the end she lost the battle but won the war...she left me with these words… 🙂

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 a heart filled with memories for when I grow to old to dream, I, and the heart, will go on…. 🙂 Yes, I have been there and done that, over the years dealt with conflict, climate, health issues and other life’s challenges, not just someone who speaks empty words and even though my mortal clock may be slowly winding down, will use that experience and the Pope’s advice and do what I can to help others make this a wonderful world for everyone… 🙂

Well, I have rambled on long enough so I had better close for now (is that cheering I hear 🙂 🙂 🙂 )… work to be done, going to enjoy the day and hopefully in some small way I have helped, and continue to help,  make this ole world a better place for everyone and they can follow their dreams… and I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise to share some more thoughts and memories…  🙂

Hope life is all that you wish for it to be and until we meet again..

May flowers always line your path 
and sunshine light your way,
May songbirds serenade your
every step along the way,
May a rainbow run beside you
in a sky that’s always blue,
And may happiness fill your heart
each day your whole life through.
May the sun shine all day long
Everything go right, nothing go wrong
May those you love bring love back to you
And may all the wishes you wish come true
                   (Irish Saying)

“When we begin to build walls of prejudice, hatred, pride, and self-indulgence around ourselves, we are more surely imprisoned than any prisoner behind concrete walls and iron bars.” (Mother Angelica) 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, Stopping in to share a few thoughts.. Haven’t been online much the past few week, will have to make changes so I can visit folks and share some thoughts and memories… “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)… 🙂

Had a busy week last week, preparing for the future, dealing with life’s challenges and doing so in such a manner as to not bring harm to others, perhaps doing what I can to help them follow their dreams…“I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” (Stephen Grellet )..  🙂

Also had my yearly eye exam, will need a slight upgrade on my glasses.. apparently Covid is starting to make its presence known again so waiting for the vaccine (and the flu vaccine), also got out the mask to wear when I am in public places… I do not have a problem wearing the mask, compare it to wearing a rain coat for the rain, gloves for the cold weather, etc.. Same with the vaccine, as it is like taking medications for the cold, sinuses and other health issues, large and small… just making sure I am not a risk to myself and others…  🙂

 

 

As for the other world, sadly it seems there are elements of today’s societies who prefer to use the club to settle differences… “The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom” (Isaac Asimov)…  I have a better idea…  🙂

I set here looking at the news
The powers wanted peace they say,
And while they spoke, bombs were dropped
20 children died that day!

What’s wrong with this idea?
Why not give PEACE a try,
Let’s give it a go, everyone
Maybe no more children will die 

Smiles on their faces, while shaking hands
Arms deals for defense would come into play,
A bomb went off in a crowded market
10 children died that day.

What’s wrong with this idea?
Why not give a world with LOVE a try,
Let’s give it a go, everyone
Maybe no more children will die 

 A war to end all wars, they said
Yet to war they always return,
Death, destruction, suffering and pain
Won’t they every learn?

What’s wrong with this idea?
Let’s give UNDERSTANDING a try,
Let’s give it a go, everyone
Maybe no more children will die. 

 Anger versus anger, hate versus hate
Seeds sown by war at home and away,
Starvation , sickness, a mother in tears
More and more children die every day.

What’s wrong with this idea?
Why not give PEACE, LOVE and UNDERSTANDING a try,
Let’s give it a go, everyone
Maybe no more children will die.
( Larry “Dutch” Woller) 

All Aboard!!.. 🙂

And while I am outdoors with my backyard friends preparing for winter, I will also be doing some building here and working with others, using the heart, love and understanding as weapons… 🙂

Well, I had better close for now… much to do and the clock is ticking, time waits for no mortal… but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise… 🙂

Hope your world is paved with peace, love and understanding, life is all that you wish for it to be 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)

“Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” (Roy T. Bennett ) 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,

On the mend here, weather pattern changing a bit so may be outdoors next week with my backyard friends, and also doing what I can to help make this world a better place for everyone.. There are those that ask me how come I am so positive in spite of all the negative and conflicts in the world… well, I just follow the example of folks like Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Theresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Marie Curie and others too numerous to mention as, in spite of obstacles put in their path, they followed their dream and in their way help bring this world to a better place…. Sooooooooooooooo,  I wake up every morning with a open mind and a heart full of hope, understanding and love and follow my dream…  🙂

 

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 life’s 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)

And you can follow your dream 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)… 🙂 And you will not be alone because with today’s technology and understanding, together we will continue to follow our dream filled with hope, and give hope to others so they too can follow and realize a dream of a better tomorrow and world for everyone, as friends do…:)

Well, I had better close for now.. Have that dream to follow (and some chores to do,  🙂 ) and adventures await as I and my friends make new memories.. But I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise….  🙂

Hope your path in life is paved with wonderful dreams, life is all that you wish for it to be and until we meet again…

May your spirit only know peace
May your heart only know love
May all your dreams come true
May your life’s journey be filled with happiness
And life is all that you wish for it to be….
                       (Larry “Dutch” Woller)

And remember, “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird, that cannot fly.” (Langston Hughes )!!!!… 🙂

“We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving. And we all have some power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing.” (Louisa May Alcott ) 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,

Sitting here with a cup of Earl Grey and a biscuit, decided to take some time to share a few thoughts… have been busy here and not on the internet much except to help others…dealing with climate and weather elements (drought, heat and humidity) and more to come next week… air quality not the best either, especially those with sensitive issues like allergies, etc. like me… had a bit of cough and sneezing so went to the doctor to make sure I were not a danger to me or anyone else with all the health issues present.. all tests were negative and got the all clear… 🙂

Also keeping a watchful eye on and dealing with any impacts the present conflicts, at home and world wide, may have here on the path, “The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom” (Isaac Asimov)… 🙂

But, I am not going to let the negatives of the world rule the day, I will not post gloom and doom but follow the dreams in my heart and perhaps a word or two from Kelly Deschler , the Seekers, Martin Heidegger, Wade Watts, Theodore Roosevelt , Frank Sinatra (and friends) and perhaps a few of mine…  🙂

 

 

Winds of Change..
I watched that heavy door begin to close,
all the while the winds above me rose.
The years whisper and whistle back into my ear,
the memories haunted by sorrows and fear.

With a new day it finally dawned on me,
the past needed locking and I had the key.
Leave it behind, leap and fly away free,
let the winds of change blow and carry me.

Feel them lifting my wings now able to soar,
up to an open sky and caged no more.
Flying so fast to where no hurt can find,
a place of peace now inhabits my mind.

This heart full of courage never ceases to beat,
knowing my history is not destined to repeat.
Clear paths now lead me to a new destination,
for my life, my future and the next generation.
                                  (Kelly Deschler )

“Anyone can achieve their fullest potential… who we are might be predetermined, but the path we follow is always of our own choosing. We should never allow our fears or the expectations of others to set the frontiers of our destiny. Your destiny can’t be changed but, it can be challenged. Every man is born as many men and dies as a single one“. (Martin Heidegger).. 🙂

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road your trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and its turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about
When they might have won, had they stuck it out.
Don't give up though the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the struggler has given up
When he might have captured the victors cup;
And he learned too late when the night came down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when your hardest hit,
It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit!
                                             (Wade Watts)

“It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause, the man who at best knows achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.” (Theodore Roosevelt )… 🙂 So, as I wake up on the green side of the grass and in spite of the challenges Fate has put before me, with as smile on my face and a heart full of dreams and memories, it is on down the path I go as “I am what and who I am, venturing down the path of life, a spirit born free, following my dreams and my heart and leaving safe harbor with sails set full, to boldly go where I have not been before”… (Larry “Dutch” Woller)… 🙂

So, on a positive note and hopes for a better world of love and happiness for everyone, I shall close for now for life (and the laundry) are calling...but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise..  🙂

Hope your path is paved with love, hope and happiness, that the sky is bright and life is all that you wish for it to be 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)