Tag Archives: Perceptions

06/2/14
Ozymandius Colossus

To Be Someone, is it really such a Wonderful Thing?

The Dream

To be someone must be a wonderful thing
A famous footballer a rock singer
or a big film star, yes I think I would like that
The Jam

A Child’s fear

“I don’t want to die and fade away and be forgotten,” cried my little man. “Now it’s too late and I’ll never do anything great.” All I could do was hug him.
I know that feeling. Continue reading →

01/16/14
Kermit the Frog Lego

She Ain’t Heavy, She’s my Mother

A Child’s Perspective

“You’re not heavy, you’re my mom.”

With these simple words, my son put everything into perspective for me.

As I approached my half century mark, I guess I was lamenting, more than usual, about my weight.  Not that I was doing anything about it, mind you, but lament I did none-the-less. Continue reading →