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,
Have been busy dealing with changes, seems everyone on the internet is making changes, difficult to keep up and stay connected at times...also dealing with life’s storms, in this case, the weather… damage at other locations have briefly affected me in some manner with the internet providers, etc., and the National Weather Service had the antenna that they use to send Storm Watches and Warnings damaged for area damaged, may not get repaired till end of April… 🙂
Scientists said with the changes in climate/environment that any weather event could be in the extreme when it occurs, unlike the old “normal” and seems to be happening.. so, in history’s past I took the time to sit down with a cup of tea and see what I could do to help with climate change, reduce my impact on the environment.. small things that would not place a burden on my life but combined with other peoples work and efforts, would help make a difference… 🙂
So, in a effort to reduce the pressure on the energy grid, I got energy efficient items for the home… kitchen appliances, tv, light blub… 🙂
I make sure when not needed, they are turned off, it also saves money… 🙂
I shop online the majority of the time… 🙂
I have greater access to a variety of products, can save money, delivered to my front door or the post office a block away, saving me from having to race all over the country, reduces the cost of a car, and dealing with the weather and for the climate it reduces the need for fossil fuels and reduces carbon emissions into the atmosphere.. 🙂
For taking notes, I have my recorder/players, reducing the need for paper… 🙂
I use the Sony to gather weather information and other info when I wish to listen and I use the Olympus when I wish to save on the pc as it has a USB port like a flash drive.. 🙂
I love to read…and to have greater access to books, to save money, to not worry about storage or damage to books and to avoid using paper, my weapon of choice is the Kindle… I have a 7” Kindle Fire and a 7” Paperwhite.. I use the Paperwhite when I am out and about because it is light and I use the Fire at home… 🙂
I also made a lightweight stand for the Fire so I do not have to hold it… 🙂
Again, reducing the demand for paper and by doing so reducing the pressure on the energy and climate by not having to make a paper book… my total library of about 2000 books are on the Kindles and I can access the library anytime, any place…. 🙂
And speaking of paper, like everyone I get mail from numerous sources often referred to as “junk mail”… well, I save that mail which as one side clear, the rest and envelopes get shredded and into my little compost bin outdoors… then on a cold wintery day, with a cup of tea, I gather the needed materials along with the saved paper and I make note pads… 🙂
Again, reduced the need for paper, recycled what paper I did have and did not require a landfill.. 🙂
Alone what I do may not make a great impact on the climate/environment, but combined with other peoples efforts world over, may not start a new beginning but will create a new ending, especially for the young folks that will follow and as Mr. Obama said it is up to us for we are the world… 😉
Well, I had better quit rambling.. more changes in the winds, more dreams to follow and adventures on the horizon...but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise.. 😉
Hope your path is paved in sunshine, peace and love and until we meet again… 🙂
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
The rains fall soft upon your fields
May green be the grass you walk on
May blue be the skies above you
May pure be the joys that surround you
May true be the hearts that love you.
(Irish Saying)
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…
Have been very busy, near done getting the path ready for the new year and new adventures.. the old normal is a memory and the new normal is starting to take shape but still a mystery… I have been ask in the past why I always think positive.. well, the negative is a part of my life but only briefly as I contemplate the negative and what is needed to adjust the sails, then it is back to the positive… 🙂
I developed that attitude while doing what I can to help others (while staying in the background) who are less fortunate or having difficulty dealing with life’s challenges… I watched as those folks confront those challenges with courage, positive determination to follow their dream, not giving up or raising the white flag in spite of the challenges.. getting up every time they fall…. 🙂
For example there is Mandy Harvey (I like the line in her song “There is no one for me to blame
‘Cause I know the only thing in my way is me” )… 🙂
And then there is Calysta Bevier…. 🙂
And there is young Christopher Duffley
Just to name a few, and after observing others (too numerous to mention world over) and the life’s storms and challenges they face (be it hunger, conflict, social, weather, health, etc.), every day a struggle, yet refuse to give up “It is not the size of the dog in a fight that matters, it is the size of the fight in the dog” (Mark Twain), they are the HEROS…. “Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” (Brodi Ashton)… 🙂
Therefore in spite of any issues and challenges this ole heathen has (I have degenerative disc disease of the lower spine and neck, arthritis in the joints, tinnitus in the ears), it is impossible for me to stand in front of a mirror, being negative, feeling sorry for myself, complaining and say “ I can’t’… 🙂
So, therefore, I will always “positively” venture down the path and doing it my way… 🙂
It is down the path least traveled I do go
To a rainbow filled horizon I venture,
To seek, to learn, to know peace, to enjoy life
A path filled with wonderful adventure.
It is a place where one is accepted as who they are
A spirit kindled to life, when mortal born,
A free spirit coming from the depths within
And not subject to ridicule and scorn.
It is a place where I know freedom of thought and being
I am what I am, don’t you see,
Neither this one, nor that one, but all the above
In a mortal world, a free spirit, that’s me.
I do not travel the path alone, you see
There are memories, friends and spirits to behold,
Friends and spirits that share... the joys and sadness
As I gather more memories, down that least traveled road.
So how long will my journey be, one would ask
Will I see the end of the path...ever?
The answer, I believe, lies on the horizon
Somewhere past... the 12th of Never….
So I shall bring my ramblings to an end
For there is one fact that I do know,
To reach the horizon, the 12th of Never
It’s down the path least traveled I must go!
(Larry “Dutch” Woller )
And I know I will succeed because the path is paved with my dream.. 🙂
Well, I had better close for now… finish preparing for change and make ready for new adventures to share and memories to make… but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise.. 🙂
Don’t give up on your dreams 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 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)
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…
I have returned briefly… have been busy getting the home, and the path, ready for the new year, dealing with life’s challenges and the aches and pains of the aging process (no longer 20 years old, 9 foot tall and bullet proof.. 🙂 )…. I also took the time to view what others may have ( and those that do not) should I question what I have… and I do not question what I have for very long… 🙂
I have my library to learn about the universe and me…. 🙂
I have my music “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” (Plato).. 🙂
And, that is not all that I have… 🙂
I’m far richer than the rich
Wealthier than the wealthy by far,
I have gold in the sun
I have silver in the star.
I have dreams that I follow
That are more precious than gold,
As I venture through life
Eagerly watching, the dreams unfold.
I have diamonds, too many to count
With each new fallen snow,
As I see each one sparkle
While basking in the suns glow.
The mornings bring nature’s painting
Priceless, a portrait of the sky,
Impossible to duplicate
Even though many did try.
Each bloom of the red rose
A ruby, one of a kind,
With the bloom of the white rose
A pearl comes to mind.
Money have I little
But wealth I have got,
But I don’t fit in with
The wealthy and rich lot.
And I’m not going to change
A wealthy dreamer I’ll stay,
Until the rivers, they all run dry
Until the four winds, they all blow away.
(Larry “Dutch” Woller )
There are many who will call what I have “bare necessities” but I love my bare necessities.. 🙂
And I were able to wake up this morning on the green side of the grass, a free spirit with a open mind and a heart filled with dreams and memories, and (with excitement) watched a new dawn arrive with new adventures, so in spite of the aches and pains and life’s challenges it is going to be a zip-a-dee-do-dah day… 🙂
Well, I had better close for now, still much to do as my attention turns to helping (in some way) others to find their dreams.. But I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise… 🙂
Hope your world is filled with wealth and everyday is a zip-a-dee-do-dah day 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)
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…
Have been very busy here preparing for the new year but thought I would take a moment to share a bit of what I have been doing and a few thoughts…
With it being winter outdoors, taking the time to prepare the indoors for the adventures ahead… 🙂
Also working with technology in the house to conserve energy, deal with climate change and help the environment, and updating technology to help me better understand the universe and work with others to make this world a better world so one day peace and understanding will reign supreme and we, the world over, can follow and share our dreams, especially those generations that will follow me.. 🙂
As I am adjusting the sails here on the path, I have not forgotten others here ( and the world) who may need some help following their dreams.. 🙂
And I haven’t forgotten my backyard friends and those that may visit while following their destiny… 🙂
All of this is part of my search for the answer I seek.. 🙂
And with that being said, to find my answers I must leave safe harbor and down my path I shall venture.. 🙂
It Is Down The Path Least Traveled I Shall Go..
It is down the path least traveled I shall go
To a rainbow filled horizon I venture,
To seek, to learn, know peace, to enjoy life
A path filled with wonderful adventure.
A place where one is accepted as who they are
A spirit kindled to life, when mortal born,
A being coming from the depths within
And not subject to ridicule and scorn.
A place where I know freedom of thought and being
I am what I am, don’t you see,
Neither this one, neither that one, but all the above
In a mortal world, a free spirit, that’s me.
I do not travel the path alone, you see
There are memories and spirits to behold,
Those that share... the joy and sadness
As I gather more memories, down that least traveled road.
So how long will my journey be, one would ask
Will I see the end of the path...ever?
The answer, I believe, lies on the horizon
Somewhere past... the 12th of Never….
So I shall bring my ramblings to an end
For there is one fact that I do know,
To reach the horizon, the 12th of Never
It’s down the path least traveled I must go!
( Larry “Dutch” Woller )
And even though the skies may be a bit gloomy and the waters a bit choppy from time to time, I shall press on knowing that tomorrow will be a better day so long as I follow my heart… 🙂
Well, I had better close for now, life and the path is calling.. not sure what lies ahead and it may the end of the month before I return, but return I shall, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise… 🙂
Hope the path/trail you have chosen is paved with peace, love and happiness, you are able to follow your dreams being who you are and wish 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)
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… 🙂
Life Is Now….
Time flies, and memories fade.
People change and new friendships are made.
Only the true remain forever at our side.
Eventually the disappointment and pain will subside.
It is all about the journey and what has yet to come.
Life is what you make of it; you are what you've become.
Life is too short to hold onto regrets.
Forgiveness is key even though you may never forget.
Cherish the good and remove the bad.
Some people don't realize till it's gone what they've had.
Moving on is a way of life.
There will always be obstacles, pain, and strife.
You must believe that you are strong enough to fight.
You have to believe in yourself to do what is right.
Always do for YOU no matter what you do,
Because in the end the only one who has your back is you.
Never be afraid to take a stand,
And always be willing to lend a helping hand.
A little bit goes a long way.
All it takes is a smile to brighten someone's day.
Your chance to live is now, so what are you waiting for?
The world is yours for the taking and so much more.
Endless possibilities are forever at your disposal.
The chance to live another day is life's golden proposal.
Never let anyone tear you down,
And never let anyone steal your shine and make you frown.
So will you sit in the shadows and let darkness win again?
Or will you rise up and make the light your friend?
(Hollianne Boucher)
“It is not easy to find happiness within ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere.” (Agnes Repplier ), so in spite of life’s challenges, follow your heart and do it your way, you won’t go wrong… 🙂
Hello Diary…
The New Year has arrived and I will be quite busy for the next two weeks or so, preparing for the future, appointments, etc., so while I may pop in from time to time, I shall be off the radar, hopefully to return before the end of the month… before I go, I thought I would briefly share a few thoughts and a dream I had in history’s past…. 🙂
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)
Whatever your dream may be we will share them together and they will come true because we follow Mr. Bennett’s advice “Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” (Roy T. Bennett )… 🙂
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 )
So I may only be here in spirit for a few days, but together we will follow our dreams, deal with change and in some way, no matter how small it may seem, help make this world a better place, the way old friends do… 🙂
So, I will close for now, prepare to start tomorrows adventure (and the sweeper waits for me...sigh…), but I shall return again one day, with new memories and adventures, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise.. 🙂
And no matter what challenges life may put before you, your heart will get you through the storms “I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.” (Louisa May Alcott) and until we meet again…. 🙂
Not just another day, dear 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, dear friend
Wishing you all the best, nothing less,
May today, every day, AND your heart
Be filled…...with love and happiness.
(Larry “Dutch” Woller)
Lyrics;
Goodnight, goodnight, until we meet again
Adios, Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehn 'til then
And though it's always sweet sorrow to part
You know you'll always remain in my heart
Goodnight, sleep tight, and pleasant dreams to you
Here's a wish and a prayer that every dream comes true
And now 'til we meet again
Adios, Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehn
GOOD NIGHT!
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)
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… 🙂
( “I do not do, say or write something to been seen or heard… I do, say or write something because it needed to be done, said or written…” , no nominations please, just sharing thoughts while exploring life 🙂 ).. 🙂
With troubled times it is difficult to follow ones dreams but one must never give up and “Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” (Roy T. Bennett )…. 🙂
Time flies, and memories fade.
People change and new friendships are made.
Only the true remain forever at our side.
Eventually the disappointment and pain will subside.
It is all about the journey and what has yet to come.
Life is what you make of it; you are what you've become.
Life is too short to hold onto regrets.
Forgiveness is key even though you may never forget.
Cherish the good and remove the bad.
Some people don't realize till it's gone what they've had.
Moving on is a way of life.
There will always be obstacles, pain, and strife.
You must believe that you are strong enough to fight.
You have to believe in yourself to do what is right.
Always do for YOU no matter what you do,
Because in the end the only one who has your back is you.
Never be afraid to take a stand,
And always be willing to lend a helping hand.
A little bit goes a long way.
All it takes is a smile to brighten someone's day.
Your chance to live is now, so what are you waiting for?
The world is yours for the taking and so much more.
Endless possibilities are forever at your disposal.
The chance to live another day is life's golden proposal.
Never let anyone tear you down,
And never let anyone steal your shine and make you frown.
So will you sit in the shadows and let darkness win again?
Or will you rise up and make the light your friend?
(Hollianne Boucher)
Hello Diary,
Sometimes, in today’s world, when one ventures down life’s path following one’s dreams, one may encounter troubled times, the path not so smooth and one could possibly use a friend or friends to lean on a bit… 🙂
So here on the path, with an open mind and a heart filled with dreams, the door is always open… so if you should happen to visit, welcome to my world, my friend… 🙂
Not just another day, dear friend
For in spite of time, distance or whatever,
If only in spirit, thought and dreams
We will be sharing the day together.
Together we live the hand that Fate has dealt us
To share thoughts of love, hope..perhaps a tear,
And by going down the path together in friendship
Doing away with hate, anger….and fear.
Not a friendship of race, color or gender
Nor of closed minded prejudice...you see,
But a friendship that respects another’s dream
Of what or who they wish to be.
A friendship filled with hope and dreams
With minds that are at peace,
Surrounded by love and happiness
That sooths the spirit, to say the least.
The warm sun reminds me of you, my friend
Whose beauty from within you do share,
Sharing sunshine, understanding and laughter
Sowing the seeds of love and happiness in the air.
A special day and one to treasure
And not because of the calendar age,
Because to the book of fond memories
We will be adding another page
So, have a wonderful day, dear friend
Wishing you all the best, nothing less,
May today, every day, AND your heart
Be filled…...with love and happiness.
(Larry “Dutch” Woller)
Well, I had better close for now, have dreams to follow, friends to meet and greet , adventures are waiting (not to mention leaves needed raking...sighhhhhh), but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise…
Hope your path is paved with 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)
Yes, on the path of life collecting memories and meeting friends while following dreams, care to join me, my friend..
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… 🙂
( “I do not do, say or write something to been seen or heard… I do, say or write something because it needed to be done, said or written…” , no nominations please, just sharing thoughts while exploring life 🙂 ).. 🙂
Hello Diary,
Have been busy multi-tasking this past week… have been working outdoors preparing my backyard friends and myself for the coming winter.. had another brief visit from Mr. Jack Frost… 🙂
I also were preparing the indoors for a new refrigerator and washing machine to be delivered this coming week.. I am paying the delivery folks to remove the old ones so they can recycle… 🙂
I also ventured out and got the flu vaccine and also the latest Covid booster, not only for my protection but to make sure I do not become a menace to others… and speaking of others, I have not forgotten those who could use some help to follow their dreams and help others.. 🙂
Of course, I take a few moments to meditate with a spot of tea and think about me… 🙂
Wondering about being different
Reminds me of words from a song,
Where do I fit in, one would ask
One wonders, where do I belong.
Does the image without
Determine who I am to be,
Even though the spirit within
May be different, be me.
Do I follow my heart’s dream
When heart and mind disagree,
Or do I listen to the mind
While dealing with reality.
Those questions and more
Life’s puzzle to unravel,
To find answers I am seeking
Down the path I must travel.
So I shall continue down the path least traveled
To seek that rainbow, perhaps around the next bend,
Once found, I’ll have my answers
And that will be the beginning, not the end.
(Larry “Dutch” Woller)
Well, I shall close for now… life and the path is calling ( as well as the laundry), but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise… 🙂
May life be 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)
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… 🙂
( “I do not do, say or write something to been seen or heard… I do, say or write something because it needed to be done, said or written…” , no nominations please, just sharing thoughts while exploring life 🙂 ).. 🙂
Hello Diary,
Yes, life’s challenges can produce many fears, should one let it… again, by being different and following one’s heart, the fears are muted… and here on the path, with the heart filled with dreams and the mind being open, not dictated to by ideology, happiness is found in spite of life’s challenges… 🙂
Happiness is to have loved
Than have not loved at all,
To share love with another
To always heed one's heart call.
Happiness is to follow one's dream
To be who one wishes to be,
To live one's own life one's own way
Not live the life of another, you see.
Happiness is always waking up on
The green side of the grass,
Even though the day may be stormy
Knowing it too shall pass.
Happiness is knowing another
A understanding, caring friend,
Someone to share life's memories with
A friendship to never end.
Happiness is to pen thoughts
Let the fingers do the walking,
Thoughtful words that come from within
Because the heart does the talking.
Happiness is knowing when to end a poem
For it is down life’s highway I need to venture,
To gather more memories and thoughts to share
As I live, and enjoy, tomorrow's new adventure.
(Larry “Dutch” Woller)
So I choose my dreams over fears… 🙂
And thank you heart for allowing me to be me, to follow my dreams and to know happiness… 🙂
Thanks for letting me feel love
Be it joy, or be it heartache,
To know someone’s love
A treasured feeling their love did make.
Thanks for letting me live life
To explore, to follow one’s dream,
To seek out and live every adventure
Not enough time in the day... it did seem.
Thanks for letting me meet friends
To share thoughts of love, hope..perhaps a tear,
And by going down the path together in friendship
Doing away with hate, anger….and fear.
Thanks for giving me the courage
To follow my own path...to be me,
To not follow someone else’s path
To live my own….. reality.
Thanks for giving me an open mind
As I venture down the path... allowing me,
To gaze upon life’s treasures, large and small
That many others do not see.
Thanks for giving me an open heart
Able to love, understand and forgive,
And when I grow too old to dream
A place where my memories will live.
Yes, I have much to be thankful for
And every day the list gets longer... you see,
As I venture down the path least traveled
Searching for what destiny... has waiting for me.
(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)
Well, I had better close for now, some of life’s storms to deal with, “I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.” (Louisa May Alcott) and dreams are a calling… but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise.. 🙂
Hope all your dreams come true 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)
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… 🙂
( “I do not do, say or write something to been seen or heard… I do, say or write something because it needed to be done, said or written…” , no nominations please, just sharing thoughts while exploring life 🙂 ).. 🙂
The heat wave continues so reducing daily activity somewhat, especially in the afternoon.. A good time to contemplate about one’s life and the path taken… 🙂
Who am I, one wonders
Whether it is race, gender or ideology,
As I venture down life’s path
As a spirit that is born free..
Wondering about being different
Reminds me of words from a song,
Where do I fit in, one would ask
One wonders, where do I belong.
Does the image without
Determine who I am to be,
Even though the spirit within
May be different, be me.
Do I follow my heart’s dream
When heart and mind disagree,
Or do I listen to the mind
While dealing with reality.
Those questions and more
Life’s puzzle to unravel,
To find answers I am seeking
Down the path I must travel.
So I shall continue down the path least traveled
To seek that rainbow, perhaps around the next bend,
Once found, I’ll have my answers
And that will be the beginning, not the end.
(Larry “Dutch” Woller)
Hello Diary,
Well, there are no alligators or swamp here but with the addition of the heat wave, life has plenty of challenges/life’s storms present to deal with… but here on the path “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” (Louisa May Alcott)…. So, we are adjusting the sails to deal with the change in the wind… 🙂
Not as bad as other parts of the country, yet, but making changes in the daily activity to add to changes already made over time… some for health reasons but mainly to deal with trying to avoid putting a stain on the resources, etc…. I have ceiling fans to keep home cool, reducing activity, using the air conditioning at a minimum.. 🙂
I have energy efficient bulbs which generate low heat also… 🙂
I have a energy efficient microwave, I also have a energy efficient convection oven (baking bread)… 🙂
And when I need something different to cook with, I have a energy efficient digital hot plate and when I use the adapter (sitting on top) I can use my standard cookware… 🙂
When needed, I also have energy efficient crockpots.. 🙂
And to clean the dishes, to reduce the usage of water and resources, I have a energy efficient electric tea kettle to heat the water to wash dishes, etc.. 🙂
These are a few of the things I do, heat wave or no heat wave, and I know it is not for everyone as everyone has taken different paths in life… and there will be many who will raise a eyebrow looking at me as if I am different, but I like being different.. 🙂
And why do I wish to be different, you may ask,
The freedom to choose, to explore, to learn a lot,
Dictated to by a prophet chained to a myth…. NOT
Maybe so everyone can shout and point at me,
And say, “Hey, he’s different”, don’t you see.
My mind is clear and open, gathering knowledge every day
My spirit is young, adventuresome and floating free,
Not confined by those social chains, no box, no mold for me
I am what I am, I am me, what I wish to be,
Perhaps that makes me different, don’t you see.
So my heart’s compass is pointed to the horizon
Sails set full, safe harbor fading in the distance, a faint glow to eye it seems
And with a pocket full of memories, on the horizon are my dreams
On down the path least traveled I will venture, with spirit free
Why the path least traveled?..well, I’m different, don’t you see.
( Larry “Dutch” Woller )
Well, I had better close for now, the sails need more adjusting and there are adventures to explore even with life’s challenges… but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise.. 🙂
I hope the path you choose helps build a better future for yourself 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)
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