Bernie's Journey: July 2008

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Humor references

My brother Dan as Jerry Ray.

His friend Kenny also had a link to this funny clip of John Pinnette.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Michaela Ronyak, published writer

Kayla's letter to the editor.

Weekend in July

This is a partial recording of a Marty Feldhake song. It seems appropriate.

I heard it on Wisconsin Public Radio's Simply Folk program on the drive home Sunday evening.

Here's his website.

Monday, July 14, 2008

America passing

Rhinelander, WI

7-4-08

I was running

"I don't know how to tell you all just how crazy this life feels"
- * - Jackson Browne

Running on, trying to rebuild.

I still have a blogger's mindset, I record my experiences with pictures whenever possible. I breathe in the full emotion of the life I'm living. I just haven't the time right now to record it here. But I shall return.

"Running into the sun, but I'm running behind" -*

Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Still settling

Found some old pics in a box. Turn of the century.

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann