by kimmel1972 | Nov 15, 2021 | Ben's Blog
I understand that most people seldom see where they fit in their own equations. In all fairness, it would be great to say that no one ever gets hurt. No one ever says mean or hurtful things. Loved ones would always be in love. In a perfect world, no one would ever...
by kimmel1972 | Nov 14, 2021 | Ben's Blog
More and more, I think the farther I move away from my former self, the more I realize that I am more than who I ever thought I could be. I am more than my surroundings. My eyes are open now; or better yet, maybe I’m not afraid to see anymore. Maybe I’ve given myself...
by kimmel1972 | Nov 13, 2021 | Ben's Blog
The Old Man used to tell me, “If you sleep with dogs, you’ll wake up with fleas.” Then he’d point to my friends and point out my condition. Then he’d say, “You’re gonna have to start scratching soon.”I suppose he was right At least here, I seldom qualify or tell my...
by kimmel1972 | Nov 12, 2021 | Ben's Blog
There are people who look to help and people who look to speak. There are times when silence is best. There are times when all we need is a friend to be there, not necessarily to say anything or least of all, the right thing—but just to be there is perfect enough. As...
by kimmel1972 | Nov 11, 2021 | Ben's Blog
I came to a break in the road but not after a long drawn-out routine of rehearsal and practiced speeches. Something happened. I suppose we can call this awareness. I suppose a time came when I woke up and it was time to move. I came to the understanding that maybe...
