Journal Entry: New start

Good morning and happy Monday! It's a new start for the week. I hope that everyone had a great weekend. I have been moving for the past week. It's really a blessing from God to move into a home, but it's a lot of work. I have been cutting grass, trimming, pulling, raking, and climbing; I am completely worn. Well, I feel refreshed this morning. I have some body aches, but it feels like a good work out. Now, I just have to continue to work out so it doesn't hurt so bad next time. *Smile*

Otherwise, I can't complain. I'm looking forward to the days and weekends to come. By next week, I'll fire up the grill. Yeah, you can come. We'll kick back, eat good, laugh and watch the sun go down. Hey, nothing like summer and good friends. Take care and God bless. Peace~

Out to Teach

Hello everyone! I am just dropping in to say hello. I've been very busy getting settled in my new position as a college instructor. This week was the first week with my students and I have a good feeling about them. They all seem eager to learn and there is a good mixture in terms of diversity. I like that. I have been planning and typing up my course outline so things have been a little hectic. I haven't been able to blog, research or take pictures, but things are good. I miss each and every one of you. I will be back soon with...something? Peace~

The Sweetest Thing I've Ever Known.....

Good morning-

This mornings walk to the subway was cool and brisk. I love the feel of the cool air on my face. It wakes up my senses and it makes me feel more alive. Life is beautiful and sweet. There is beauty in the moment that you see a June bug (rare in DC), or some other beautiful rare thing. It's the little things that mean so much. They are life's sweetners. If you put a little bit of sweetness into your daily existence the day would taste so much better. Yes! Life can leave a bad taste in your mouth sometimes.

This web diary is part of my quest to develop good habits. I want to read and write more and watch less television. Televison can rob you of your ambition. I can't let that happen! What are good habits vs. bad habits? Who decides that? I think that I decide what is good vs bad in terms of my habits. My cousin, Gary says that it is a matter of personal perception and how the individual perceives things. I believe that. Well, I won't get off into any ontological theories, but I just wanted to talk about that for a moment.

I am about to go on my break in a minute. I have my tea every morning at 10:15. It's one of my good habits. I prefer ginger tea with lemon and honey. It's just the right elixir to start my day off and it leaves a sweet taste. God bless my friend, Anthony Blount in Williamston, NC. His mother passed away yesterday. We called her Miss Loraine. Peace~

Photo:  A cup of coffee with plenty of cream