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,
Thought I would briefly stop my venture down the path and share a few thoughts.. it has been a rainy, foggy and thundery past few days and add to that the negativity of today’s world and it does make for a gloomy day indeed… a day when doubt starts to creep in and has one wondering if one is doing enough to help make a better world, is it all worth the effort… 🙂
And while sitting here with a cup of tea other thoughts come to mind… like last spring when two young deer made a rare appearance on the path (one under the tree, the other near the flag pole)… were they telling me not to give up the ship?.. 🙂
And then there is Mr. Possum, doesn’t say much, quietly goes about his business and leaving everyone else alone, is he telling me to keep up the needed work?… 🙂
And then there are my friends, the birds, who greet me with a song every day…if I stopped would I no longer hear their lovely melody?.. 🙂
And, of course, there is the backyard’s furry tailed knucklehead, Mr. Squirrel, who lives each day like it may be his last..don’t believe he has an opinion, one way or the other… 🙂
There are the people of the world who I have been working with to help make this world a better place, don’t believe it would be right to leave them now, would it?… 🙂
There is the wonderful children of the world, whose minds have not yet been polluted by social ideologies “To me there is no picture so beautiful as smiling, bright-eyed, happy children; no music so sweet as their clear and ringing laughter.” ( P. T. Barnum)… if I stopped would it be the end of their dreams?… 🙂
And there are my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren (Kayla & Mackenzie, twins), I helped bring them into this world, cannot turn my back on them now… 🙂
And the words of Theodore Roosevelt came to mind; 🙂
“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 )..
And Captain John Paul Jones (when all appeared lost in battle).. 🙂
“I have yet begun to fight” (John Paul Jones)..
And Mark Twain.. 🙂
“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)..
Sooooooooooo, I toss doubt to the winds, put away the white flag and I decide to follow the example of Mr. Ant and Mr. Ram… 🙂
And if progress is slow today, well, as Annie said, there is always tomorrow… 🙂
And when my mortal days are over, they can say with certainty, that even with life’s challenges, he not only talked the talk, he also walked the walk… 🙂
Well, I had better quit rambling for now, there is much to do, many dreams to help save “We may not have it all together but together we have it all” (Author Unknown), and many adventures lie ahead, but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise… 🙂
Hope your path has blue sunny skies and is paved with peace, joy and love 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)
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 the world briefly to get off and share a few thoughts, don’t have that much to say (is that cheering I hear???.. 🙂 )… it is St. Patrick’s Day here on the path so no matter who you are or wish to be, may I say;
And in wishing everyone, whoever and wherever you are, a St. Patrick’s Day filled with peace, love and joy and I would like to share some Irish sayings for you… 😉
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)
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life's passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!
(Irish Saying)
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.
(Irish Saying)
And one of mine… 🙂
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)
And while contemplating my tomorrows… 🙂
As I gaze upon the horizon
Where my Fate waits for me,
My mind gently browses the past
That which has become a memory.
I grew up on a farm
Ohhhhh, the dreams had I,
To save the world from the evil dragons
Once, as a ole Marine, I did try.
I once loved and and lost
Suffered a broken heart, they say,
But now the heart has mended
As love managed to find a way.
With my hands I helped build a nation
Now the back is tired and sore,
But no white flag of surrender here
With a heart of dreams to do much more.
There were those by whom I were scorned
As I ventured down life's highway,
They ridiculed and condemned
As I lived and loved life my way.
Of the life I lived, I have few regrets
Would not change a thing, I must confess,
And I will continue to be me
As I venture down the path of happiness.
As my mortal clock starts to wind down
One wonders, is there another life for me,
Sadly, I must close, and seek out Fate
For Fate has the answer, Fate is the key.
(Larry “Dutch” Woller)
And as my mortal clock winds down, when it comes to singing I cannot carry a tune in a bucket, but before I leave this mortal world I would .. 🙂
And I shall close for now, my answers are on the horizon, so sails set full, ready to leave safe harbor..but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise.. 🙂
Hope your path is paved with happiness on this day and every day and until we meet again..
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)
“Life is either a daring adventure or it is nothing.” (Helen Keller) and “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” (Louisa May Alcott) so with sails set full, bow pointed to the horizon, care to join me?… 🙂
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,
It is a cold, windy, rainy (may see some snow later) day, a good day to relax with a cup of Earl Gray and browse the book of memories and contemplate the tomorrows… “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain”. (Author Unknown).. 🙂
Spent the day yesterday preparing for today, did not forget my backyard friends, no creature turned away… 🙂
And did not forget others as I contemplated my continuing support ( time I can spare, funding that I can afford and the use of technology) for folks like the World Community Grid and the American Institute for Cancer as they deal with diseases world over…and there is the National Weather Service and the Met Office (United Kingdom) as they deal with weather and climate…and locally the foodbank and organizations to help children like the Cunningham Children’s Home…..just to name a few… 🙂
And I continue to support a school out west for children of North American Native Heritage (their ancestors where here when we were immigrants, legal or otherwise.. 🙂 ).. I received a nice letter from one of the children, she wishes to be a veterinarian… 🙂
She is brave and smart and I do believe her wish will come true, right Pinocchio.. 🙂
What I do (and have done) is a path of happiness I chose, with few regrets, and often my efforts have led me down the path least traveled as I go it alone because it makes me 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.
My course is set, my ship, the Spirit, is loaded, my destiny awaits
So it t is down the path least traveled I must go
To a mysterious rainbow filled horizon I do venture,
To seek, to learn, know peace and happiness,
A love paved path filled with wonderful adventure.
Now 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 )
“Confidence is knowing who you are and not changing it a bit because of someone’s version of reality is not your reality.” (Shannon L. Alder) and I am able to follow my dream because I did it my way… 🙂
Well, I had better end for now, close the book of memories, leave tomorrow for another time as life is calling (along with the laundry)..but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise… 🙂
Hope your path is paved with happiness, life is all 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… 🙂
Hello Diary,
I have been away for awhile as I have been dealing with change this past week, adjusting the sails, mainly with the internet as many websites deal with security and unwanted destructive posts… it is sad that with all the knowledge and technology the world possesses, instead of helping to build a better world, elements of today’s world societies use their knowledge and technology against another simply because another chose to follow their heart and take their own path and is different…
I see no reason why the world cannot live together in harmony while one has the freedom to follow their own dream without fear and prejudice… 🙂
I am a mere mortal in a very large and mysterious universe, therefore I do not have the knowledge to judge or dictate (nor do I wish to) another’s belief or path they choose… I believe there is a saying “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” and I would like to think one would simply accept me as I am as I do others.. 🙂
And I do not let another’s reality or ideology determine the path I take, but choose to venture down the path my way (independent, not into faith based ideologeis, etc.), and following my heart with a open mind… 🙂
And by doing so, my path is paved with peace… 🙂
And it is paved with love…
That being said, “Welcome”… 🙂
I live in a not so secret garden
Along the path least traveled,
Quite unlike the other world
A world that appears unraveled.
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.
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.
Together we live the hand that Fate has dealt us
Not sure, 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 love, understanding, to follow one’s dreams
Unlike the other world unraveled.
(Larry “Dutch” Woller )
I shall close for now, more changes to deal with and a heart filled with dreams and memories to follow… but I shall return again one day, Fate be willin’ and the creeks don’t rise.. 🙂
Hope whatever path you choose is paved with peace 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)
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…
Still dealing with change here and change, in many forms, are ongoing, and by using today’s technology and working together we can make this world a better place, “Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” (Barack Obama ) … so I wake up every morning with a open mind and a heart full of hope, 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 even though, as individuals, our dreams (of who we are and wish to be) may take a different path, together 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 may feel like we are doing it alone, but together we can make a difference and make 2023 a better year and the world a better world for everyone.. “We may not have it all together but together we have it all” (Author Unknown)… 🙂
And here on the path, and throughout the universe, we can continue to follow our dream filled with hope, and give hope to others so they too can follow and realize their dream…:)
HOPE IS
Hope is a feather floating in a bright blue sky
Hope is that sparkle that shines in your eyes.
Hope is a butterfly fluttering on the wind
Hope is good times spent with family and friends.
Hope is a newborn baby’s cry
Hope is a Mother’s lullaby.
Hope is the rainbow after a rain
Hope is the harvest of golden grain.
Hope is the light that keeps darkness at bay
Hope is the breeze on a hot summer day.
Hope is ever present and free of cost
Hope is the last thing ever lost.
Hope is staying positive when the going gets tough
Hope is seeking help when you feel you’ve had enough.
Hope is recovery from simmering sorrow
Hope is believing in a brighter tomorrow.
(Linda Hotger)
And all we have to do is follow our heart and let our love flow!.. 🙂
Hope all your dreams come true, 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)
Remember “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)… 🙂
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!
onthepathleasttraveled 