Tag: plans

RESOLUTIONS AND RESOLVE

Fandango’s Provocative Question #150 I am not sure I've ever made a sincere New Year's resolution. I can't even remember making an insincere New Year's resolution. This is one of those things I don't do. Add it to "the bucket list" I don't have. First, at our age, the likelihood is very high that if I … Continue reading RESOLUTIONS AND RESOLVE

AT THE OLD BALLGAME – A REBLOG THAT’S RIGHT ON TARGET – By RICH PASCHALL

With the Red Sox down in St. Pete playing the Rays who this year, are very much IN it as we head into playoff time, this seemed like a very appropriate rerun. Harold takes a road trip to the Trop, by Rich Paschall Friday was "Fun Day," or at least that is the way Harold … Continue reading AT THE OLD BALLGAME – A REBLOG THAT’S RIGHT ON TARGET – By RICH PASCHALL

ON THE LAST DAY OF YOUR LIFE – Marilyn Armstrong

So last night, I was watching Saturday Night Live. Minimally, but sort of and at some point they were talking about "living your life as if each day were going to be your last day on Earth." Given how Earth is doing, that could be tomorrow or later today, but in the meantime ... It … Continue reading ON THE LAST DAY OF YOUR LIFE – Marilyn Armstrong

MISSING MONDAY – RICH PASCHALL

If you have been stopping by this space for a while you may recall a series of stories about Harold, the retired planner from the Midwest.  He tried to organize all of his time with care, but life had a way of throwing up little distractions along the way. Then came something he did not plan, … Continue reading MISSING MONDAY – RICH PASCHALL

AT THE OLD BALLGAME – RICH PASCHALL

Harold takes a road trip, Rich Paschall, Sunday Night Blog Friday was "Fun Day," or at least that is the way Harold saw it.  It was a day given over to sports.  Harold read all the sports he could in the morning paper.  Watched some on television.  He even made time for high school or … Continue reading AT THE OLD BALLGAME – RICH PASCHALL

MISSING MONDAY – RICH PASCHALL

In Need of a Plan, Rich Paschall, Sunday Night Blog Bill rolled over to take a look at the alarm clock. It was almost 8:30 so he decided to spring into action. He never set the alarm clock. He saw no need. He was retired and had always longed for the time when the alarm clock was not to … Continue reading MISSING MONDAY – RICH PASCHALL

AT THE OLD BALLGAME – RICH PASCHALL

Harold takes a road trip, Rich Paschall, Sunday Night Blog Friday was "Fun Day," or at least that is the way Harold saw it.  It was a day given over to sports.  Harold read all the sports he could in the morning paper.  Watched some on television.  He even made time for high school or … Continue reading AT THE OLD BALLGAME – RICH PASCHALL

I CAN’T REMEMBER THE DETAILS

Back of the Queue -- Is there something you’ve always wanted to do, but never got around to starting (an activity, a hobby, or anything else, really)? Tell us about it — and tell us about what’s keeping you from doing it. I'm totally sure there's something I planned -- intended -- to do with my … Continue reading I CAN’T REMEMBER THE DETAILS

Weekly Writing Challenge: Papa Says Get Economical – Destiny in Under 500 Words

Life happens. We plan. We're psyched. Announce our upcoming adventure! Oops. Sickness. Financing falls through. The place we were sure was ours sells to someone else. Job offer dissolves; budget cancelled. Harvard said what? Who's writing this script? People (who ARE those people?) say "everything happens for a reason." I'm not so sanguine, but I know … Continue reading Weekly Writing Challenge: Papa Says Get Economical – Destiny in Under 500 Words