by kimmel1972 | Jul 20, 2021 | Ben's Blog
I was a young man sitting in the back of a basement in a church. There were people in the room who were smiling and happy. There were signs on the wall with little catchy slogans. One of which said, “Think, Think, Think” and opposite of this sign was another that...
by kimmel1972 | Jul 19, 2021 | Ben's Blog
Before we go forward, perhaps it would be best to narrate this from the perspective of a young mindset. Think back to the age of childhood. And, to remove any confusion, to be clear, this narration has nothing to do with skin color or race. Instead, this is a simple...
by kimmel1972 | Jul 18, 2021 | Ben's Blog
It was a strange time in New York City. The busy avenues and streets were quiet during the usual midday rush. No one was around. The sidewalks were empty of pedestrians and everyone was quarantined in their homes, glued to their televisions to hear the news and...
by kimmel1972 | Jul 17, 2021 | Ben's Blog
The plane was delayed for more than an hour before it was cancelled due to a mechanical problem. I was all set to fly down to North Carolina with hopes of reaching my destination by dinnertime. The main objective was to make my way over to a behavioral facility where...
by kimmel1972 | Jul 16, 2021 | Ben's Blog
I suppose it would be best to start here and explain that I was not ready. I suppose no one is ready for something like this. No one is ready for life to take place. No one is ready for the role reversal. No one is ready for their parents to grow older or be the one...
by kimmel1972 | Jul 15, 2021 | Ben's Blog
There was a person who told me, “Man is only as strong as his weakest link.” The reason I was offered this opinion is something for another time. However, where I am now and who I am as opposed to the person I was before is different. My eagerness to become strong is...
