Paul Brandt, my favourite country and western singer, sings many a song about living in the moment as "this time around is the only time you get". Life is too short to miss and not enjoy those in-between moments which are often more interesting than those that are "picture perfect". This past year has challenged me in many ways, including expanding my creative horizons. One challenge has been to teach writing, which is certainly not my strong suit. This blog is in part a writing exercise, a way of practicing what I preach in the classroom. But it's also a way of journalling about moments that make me want to kiss my wife, get on the floor with my kids, laugh, cry, run, shout for joy, take a picture, jump up and down, think out loud, reflect, pray, and, well, you get the idea.
Each waking moment's what you make it
Don't let a minute pass you by
This is the only chance so take it
All you have to do is spread your wings and fly
This time around
This time around
From "This Time Around"
(Artist: Paul Brandt; Album: "This Time Around")
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