“It’s not 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… 🙂

Hello Diary,

Woke up this morning with a heart filled with dreams and a cup of Earl Grey, planned on a quiet weekend, not looking back but contemplating the future…“You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading your last chapter.” (Author Unknown )… 🙂

And, while with sadness looking upon some of life’s storms (not weather related) that is bringing suffering to many in one form or the other, decided rather than sitting here in the darkness, with negative thoughts, though it may not seem much, will do what I can, to work with others,  to help those to a better world so they too can follow their dream.. “When a friend is in trouble, don’t annoy the friend by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.” (Author Unknown).. 🙂

Last week were a day here on the prairie called “Giving Tuesday” and the Christmas season is on the horizon, a season of giving they say… And, not only is there giving in some form (not only monetary) on “Giving Tuesday” and the Christmas holidays, but here on the path it happens all year, expecting nothing in return…. 🙂

 

I use energy efficient technology in hopes another creature doesn’t pay a price.. 🙂

I adjust my sails in an effort to protect the planet, to reduce my footprint… 🙂

I have an open mind and accept folks as who they are even if they may seem different.. “The greatest challenge in life is to be our own person and accept that being different is a blessing and not a curse”.. (Author Unknown)… 🙂

And, there are other gifts here on the path… 🙂



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.



The gift of understanding

Not a world of race, color or gender

Nor closed minded ridicule or prejudice...you see,

But a world that respects another’s dream

And of what or who they wish to be.



The gift of freedom

One is 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.



The gift of happiness

Not a world of sorrow or fear

But a world of hope and dreams, not sadness

A world  of eternal love and peace

A world of eternal happiness.



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)

Yes, this is my world here on the path and you are welcome to visit as you venture down your path of life… 🙂

And it is a wonderful world indeed… 🙂

Well, I had better close for now, maybe visit some folks before venturing on down the path with my destiny on the horizon… but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise.. 🙂



Hope your world is filled with blue skies, love and happiness 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)

“No road is too long for him who advances slowly and does not hurry, and no attainment is beyond his reach who equips himself with patience to achieve it.” (Jean de La Bruyere ) 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,

Have a holiday here on the prairies known as Thanksgiving, a time when many folk travel about visiting and enjoying being with family and friends and feasting… over time I have found I can enjoy the holiday and not travel or feast by traditional means…  can feast and travel and not bring hardships to the environment and  others…  🙂

Of course I have a phone I can visit with family and friends and I have technology where I can travel the world over, chat with friends and family and see the sights and places all over the world and not leave the home, no stress and do not impact the climate, weather or make life miserable for others…. 🙂

 

And for feasting, I have my healthy, delicious meal of veggies, etc. which I will prepare in the microwave at little stress to me and to the environment, will have little impact on other folks and the turkey lives again for another Thanksgiving, a win win for everyone… 🙂

And with the holiday, it means the new year is on the horizon and here on the path have the same dream every year… 🙂

The new year is on the horizon
As I contemplate the tomorrows,
Leaving the past,  memories filled with happiness
A few memories filled with sorrows.

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) 

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

“Every morning your have two choices: are you going to continue to sleep with your dreams, or wake up and chase them.” (Author Unknown) and if I am going to help make that dream come true, I had better follow the advice of  Hollianne Boucher and start chasing…  🙂


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)

“If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can’t, you’re right” (Mary Kay Ash).. 🙂

Well, I had better close for now, prepare for the day and adventures  it may bring, adventures filled with hope and dreams in spite of life’s challenges, 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)

“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,

Woke up this morning to a world still in turmoil of one kind or the other, “The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom” (Isaac Asimov)… just spent a bit of time browsing to learn and gather knowledge and then return to the path least traveled and do what I can do to help make this world a better place for everyone… will not dwell on what I am, or have been,  doing as I may repeat myself, instead will let poetry and song present the attitude here on the path….  🙂

 

"The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it." (Michelangelo)…  🙂

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)

“There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.” (Douglas H. Everett)…  🙂

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)

“If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can't, you're right” (Mary Kay Ash)

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 )

Well, I had better close for now, need to ask my heart “when is the right time?”.. But I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise…. 🙂

To climb a mountain
To fly a plane,
To hug a friend 
To run naked in the rain.

To stand up tall
To make your thoughts known,
To blend with a crowd
To go it alone.

To till the field
To sow the seeds of peace and more,
To pen a poem of love
To write a musical score.

To take this path
To maybe take the other,
To open ones heart
To  share it with another.

Today, tomorrow perhaps?
The answer is in the heart, you see,
So when is the right time, one asks?
When your heart wishes for it to be..
        ( Larry “Dutch” Woller ).

Hope your path of life is paved with peace and love, your dreams are coming true 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)

“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) 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,

Woke up on the green side of the grass this morning, to a clear blue sky with gentle winds… thought I would take the time to stop the world briefly, get off and reboot.. perhaps, with a cup of Early Grey, venture down memory lane… ahhhhhhhhhh, those were the days…  🙂

 

And the path I chose had its bumps along the way, had to adjust the sails from time to time, sometimes had to go to Plan B or C… had a heartache or two, a tear or two, some days were diamonds, some days were stone but most of the time I greeted the day with a smile because I were there and able to choose the course my ship would take, and “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead” (David Farragut)… 🙂

Soooooooo, today I would like to say thank you, life…  🙂

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 )

And, once my tea and my visit to memory lane is finished, I shall leave memory lane and with friends to visit, dreams to follow and new adventures…. 🙂


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 )

Care to join me??…. 🙂

Well, I had better close for now, have more memories to add to memory lane, and , in spite of the challenges, enjoy life because I can… but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise…  🙂

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

“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) 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, Have been preparing for winter, Mr. Jack Frost dropped by the other day.. 🙂 taking a break in the activities while getting ready for time change the weekend.. Browsed the world and sad to see nothing has changed… sit down with a cup of tea and thought I would try to visualize the world events through the eyes of a child, a young person, whose mind has not yet been corrupted by society, etc….

Through the eyes of a child..  🙂

I woke up this morning in a rush
Eager to start the day,
Hopefully to learn about the world
Maybe even have time to play.

I have many, many friends
Each one somewhat different than me,
But none of us  mind at all
We believe it were meant to be.

Decided to check in with my friends
Before Mom gave the breakfast call,
So with anxious hands I started my little tablet
Were going to say hello to one and all.

My smile and joy were soon gone
As sadness did take its place,
My vision become blurry
A tear, ventured down my face.

I read a text in my inbox
With conflict, some of my friends did die,
With trembling lips I looked to the horizon
With heavy heart asked the question “WHY?”.

Just children wanting to live their dream,
Why is that so very wrong,
Their dream were taken away
So someone could prove they’re strong.

You know, my heart will mend
For their memory lives in my heart,
And one day,  together, we will play again
Not even distance will keep us apart.

I finish this with a smile on my face
For I know one day we’ll meet again,
And again, together we will follow our dreams
For it will be a new beginning, not the end.
            (Larry “Dutch” Woller)

I just glance at the headlines, do not stay in the darkness too long as there is much for me to do in the light… I spend the time doing what I can with issues like climate change, hunger, homeless, health and other issues in hopes I can help in some manner, so the children (as Louis Armstrong said “  they will learn more than I will ever know”) can follow their dreams, with love and peace,  and maybe one day do away with the old closed minded prejudices and hatred, and this world will become a better place for all..  that is my dream and I will not stop nor neglect “For if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird, that cannot fly.” (Langston Hughes )….  🙂


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)

“Every morning your have two choices: are you going to continue to sleep with your dreams, or wake up and chase them.” (Author Unknown)… 🙂

Well, I had better close for now, there are folks out there who could use some help in some manners so hopefully I can “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” (Maya Angelou), 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, 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)

“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 ) 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,

Managed to get the Covid and Flu vaccines without any issues (did not get the RSV due to technical issues), I asked the young lady giving the shots if she would have any vaccines for memory loss but she said she didn’t but if she does I will be the first one to know…  🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

Were tested the first of September for the flu, covid and rsv and they came back negative, so other than the aging process (in my 70’s at the moment), sinuses, arthritis, I am good to go for now, no side affects at this time… there are some things I cannot do like I did in the past, but even with all the negatives, I will continue to enjoy life, chase dreams and hopefully help someone else do the same and be their rainbow…  🙂

As I said in my last post, sometimes a burden can be shared by two (or more) in some manner, even if not directly, to let one know they are not alone on this ole 3rd rock from the sun… and I ask for nothing in return and most everyone does not realize I am helping (or trying to) in some manner.. 🙂

 

For instance, I help my backyard friends get through difficult times by furnishing a safe an environment as possible with food and water… 🙂

For everyone else, well, with a open mind and heart, I can be around to share thoughts and dreams, to share the good days and not so good days, should one wish to, no answers, no promises, just listen… 🙂

And, of course, things I do around the home… every morning (like I have been doing for the last 21 years) regardless of the weather collect data from 10 different instruments and share with weather services, etc. to help them with daily weather and future weather with climate change, etc. so they can help everyone else… 🙂

And as I have mentioned numerous times in the past, there are things and changes I do around the home, and along with other folk help deal will climate change and other issues… to work with others to settle issues and misunderstandings in peace, not with conflict, so they can follow their dreams their way being who they are and wish to be and believe…to hopefully help everyone “weather” through the storms, perhaps make the storms of life less strong and not so threatening… 🙂

I donate time and funds (small as it may be) to reputable organizations to help others less fortunate get through the dark days so they too can follow their dreams and maybe even be a rainbow in someone’s life… 🙂

I do these things while most everyone, if not everyone, does not even know I am doing such things, always in the shadows while, quietly helping them share the burden in some manner and they are not alone… I do so not asking for anything in return, not for notoriety, fame or headlines.. even knowing not everyone will agree… 🙂

 

 

Perhaps Adam Clarke and Simon and Garfunkel and Abba say it best, and yes, (even if only in spirit) “No matter the pain or suffering, it is always better if it’s a burden shared by two, instead of a weight carried by one alone”… (Larry “Dutch” Woller)..  🙂

"Portrait of a Friend"

I can't give solutions to all of life's problems, doubts, 
or fears. But I can listen to you, and together we will 
search for answers.

I can't change your past with all it's heartache and pain,
nor the future with its untold stories.
But I can be there now when you need me to care.

I can't keep your feet from stumbling.
I can only offer my hand that you may grasp it and not fall.
Your joys, triumphs, successes, and happiness are not mine;
Yet I can share in your laughter.

Your decisions in life are not mine to make, nor to judge;
I can only support you, encourage you,
and help you when you ask.

I can't prevent you from falling away from friendship,
from your values, from me.
I can only think of you, talk to you and wait for you.

I can't give you boundaries which I have determined for you,
But I can give you the room to change, room to grow,
room to be yourself.

I can't keep your heart from breaking and hurting,
But I can cry with you and help you pick up the pieces
and put them back in place.

I can't tell you who you are or who you will be
I can only love you and be your friend
                                      (Adam Clarke)

Well, I had better close for now...life, adventures await and perhaps I may need to build a bridge or two...but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise…

Hope your life’s path is paved with peace, love and happiness and until we meet again…

Not just another  day on the road of life
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, every day
Wishing you all the best, nothing less,
May today, every day, AND your heart
Be filled…...with love and happiness.
    (Larry “Dutch” Woller)

“No matter the pain or suffering, it is always better if it’s a burden shared by two, instead of a weight carried by one alone”… (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,

Have been busy the week, preparing for tomorrow (Saturday)  and rest of the week to follow… tomorrow will be venturing out to get the covid, flu and RSV vaccination so I will not be a threat to myself  and anyone else, so I may be off the radar briefly but will visit with everyone when I can over the weekend and near future…  🙂

And, unfortunately, in sadness looking upon some of life’s storms (not all weather related) that is bringing suffering to many in one form or the other… will also be preparing to help those in need at the moment…. also do what I can to help prevent those storms, in some manner,  from reoccurring in the future, to help others create a better world for everyone,  so they too can follow their dream.. “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” ( Maria Robinson )…   🙂

 

And I can do that without fear or dread because I don’t follow the crowd… 🙂

I awoke one morning, alone, in history’s past..
Left with a heart full of memories, a decision to make,
Confronted with two paths to my destiny..
Heart and mind to decide which one to take.

Take the one most traveled, the logical safe choice…
The one chosen by the multitudes..the human race,
Like many, following a path determined by another…
No self identity, all bearing the same face.

A path whose direction is chosen by a few
The rest to follow, ever so blind,
Their destiny not chosen by their own hand
Their fate determined, by a closed mind.

The other path least traveled, mysterious and unknown
Where one can be different, like me I confess,
Without fear of ridicule, bigotry  and hate
A path filled with love, understanding... and happiness.

A path where one can follow ones dream
An open mind to see what others do not,
To live a life guided by one’s heart
While the other path one cannot.

Free to boldly walk the lands, both far and near
All the while following ones dreams, without fear,
Not to be accepted by social ideology, you see
But the love, kindness, knowledge within, of a spirit born free. 

Free, for ones humanity to embrace
Not being labeled by belief, gender or race,
Free, for one’s dignity not to be denied
Though there’s many a mortal, who has tried.

Here on the path it’s not a dream, but a reality
To follow ones dream, with a open heart, you see,
Free to love another without fear, as it should be
For here on the path, one is born free.

Decision made, with eyes on the horizon
It’s down the path least traveled I do venture,
Excitement fills the air, a smile on the face
Looking forward to a great adventure.

My fate will be unknown, what lies ahead unsure
I do not know…. what my destiny will be,
But one thing will be certain, written in stone
I shall venture down that path …..being free.
          ( Larry “Dutch” Woller)

“Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinion drown your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary” (Steve Jobs).. 🙂 Why can I do what I do, one would ask? Well, as Mr. Bennett said; “Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” (Roy T. Bennett ) and because my heart is not guided by social ideologies of others, my heart is born free…. 🙂

Well, I had better close for now, have preparing to do and there are folks that could use hand, at least letting them know someone is by their side, if only in spirit… but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise… 🙂

Hope your part of the universe is storm free, 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)

“The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom” (Isaac Asimov) 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,

I awoke this morning and briefly browsed the world and with great dismay found the senseless turmoil the world is in… it seems President Biden said “’We have to reject hate in every form”…someone needs to inform the leaders of the world that one cannot reject hate using missiles, bombs and bullets on women and children… unfortunately all they are doing is planting the seed of hate, that will lie dormant until some point in the future and it will bloom again and history will repeat itself as it has since mankind left the caves…  🙂

Hopefully, by using today’s technology, we can gather together and with a peaceful, understanding manner, can work together to do away with hate and anger while accepting another as who they are and wish to be as we all are a important piece of the puzzle of life, each has a part to play in their own way…. 🙂

 

 

And we can do this because we are the world…. 🙂

</iframe And when together, just let your love flow… 🙂 And we will live in harmony…. 🙂 Yes, there are many battles here on the path with life’s challenges… but there are no weapons of guns, missiles, bombs, etc..… first weapon of choice is the computer…

A weapon I use to share with others, learn about the rest of the world and universe and get a better understanding about other folks in this world…together deal with issues in peace and without hate to hopefully make this world a better place… 🙂 Another weapon is the Kindle while dealing with climate change, etc.. A quiet means to enable me to read and gather knowledge in such a manner as to put less strain on energy and the environment, reduce the impact on trees, etc. and at the same time not impacting the lives of other creatures in a hateful manner… 🙂

Another weapon is money… while not a great deal of money, I donate on a timely manner to organizations in order to help others, especially the children, venture down their path, follow their dreams in hopes they may be able to come forward and reject hate and create a future for the world… a few shown below… 🙂

Lymphoma Action in the UK…. 🙂

No hate, no fear, no guns, missiles, no bombs here… here on the path the seed of peace is planted and nourished with love… 🙂

Will close for now, going to relax for a time, prepare for the challenges life will bring and do what I can to help bring this world to a better place...but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise…  🙂

Hope you path is paved with peace and love, 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)

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

Monday is a holiday called Columbus Day to celebrate his founding of North America… a person who followed his dream of exploring and finding a new world in spite of life’s challenges, of obstacles put in his path by society as well as the elements.. in spite of set backs, occasionally falling short of his goals, he forged ahead to bring his dream come true…  🙂

In today’s world we are a lot like Columbus… we have our dreams of a better world, of who we wish to be.. and with today’s negative press, elements of closed minded societies using conflict, climate change, etc. it may seem near impossible to realize our dreams, but by using today’s technology with understanding, wisdom, patience and  love, and following our heart, like Columbus we will realize our dreams…  🙂

 

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)

And we will do so as friends, respecting each others dreams and the path each choses to follow their dream… 🙂


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)

I had better close for now, life and my dreams are calling, may see a brief visit by Jack Frost in the near future they say...but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise….  🙂

Whatever path/trail you choose, hope life is all that you wish for it to be, you have the mostest wonderfulest day ever, every 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)

“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)