PERSISTENT STATE OF ONGOING RECOVERY this is the story of construction of a life that was and is beautiful. I am because I think I think because I can Life's Good Thank God for what I do have and not for what I do not!
For the Grace of God
Father, thank You for making me alive in Christ! I declare that Jesus is my Lord and Saviour, and because He died for me, I can live the abundant life here on earth. Help me stay focused on You this day & live with the enthusiasm that comes from knowing You in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Wednesday, 01.04.20
Day 6 of lockdown
Gamut
/ˈɡamət/
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noun noun: gamut; plural noun: gamuts
1. the complete range or scope of something.
"the whole gamut of human emotion"
h Similar: range spectrum span sweep compass scope area breadth width reach extent catalogue scale sequence series variety
2. Music a complete scale of musical notes; the range of a voice or instrument.
"the orchestral gamut"
It's the 1st day of April and some might make aspersions to the fact that I am an April Fool: not likely that I am, hpwever, who am I to argue...
Monday, March 30, 2020
21 Day Lockdown Monday, 30.03.20
It has begun
- 1.the complete range or scope of something."the whole gamut of human emotion"hic
- a complete scale of musical notes; the range of a voice or instrument."the orchestral gamut"
noun
noun: gamut; plural noun: gamuts
Friday, March 20, 2020
Whaat???
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By implementing the advice of another Stoic philosopher, the second-century slave-turned-teacher Epictetus, who admonished his students in this way: ‘Remember that it is we who torment, we who make difficulties for ourselves – that is, our opinions do. What, for instance, does it mean to be insulted? Stand by a rock and insult it, and what have you accomplished? If someone responds to insult like a rock, what has the abuser gained with his invective?’
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By implementing the advice of another Stoic philosopher, the second-century slave-turned-teacher Epictetus, who admonished his students in this way: ‘Remember that it is we who torment, we who make difficulties for ourselves – that is, our opinions do. What, for instance, does it mean to be insulted? Stand by a rock and insult it, and what have you accomplished? If someone responds to insult like a rock, what has the abuser gained with his invective?’
Indeed. Of course, to develop the attitude of a rock
toward insults takes time and practice, but I’m getting better at it.
So what did I do in response to the above-mentioned rant? I behaved like
a rock. I simply ignored it, focusing my energy instead on answering
genuine questions from others, doing my best to engage them in
constructive conversations. As a result, said prominent author, I’m
told, is livid with rage, while I retained my serenity.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Well there you have it...

Neil Peart, the virtuoso drummer and lyricist for Rush, died Tuesday, January 7th, in Santa Monica, California, at age 67, according to Elliot Mintz, a family spokesperson. The cause was brain cancer, which Peart had been quietly battling for three-and-a-half years. A representative for the band confirmed the news to Rolling Stone.
Well there you are, I had just composed an typed in my story to my blog, and hey presto, it all went away. Bollocks.
Well our great namesake, and a drummer too, is gone to the great beyond.
Best si head for that far away place called dreamland. Hasta La Vista
Friday, November 15, 2019
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Great Balls of Fire
This has got to be the event of my day. Must blog, have meds and anti-pee pills and prepare for a wee free night. Oiy Vee...
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