Ottenero Fatto

 Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone will. Press on has and always will solve any challenge. Acceptance, perceiving where in reality you are, then staying slightly below your challenge point, then move on. Will power, your concentration of force, it is unsustainable, establish a beginning point with it. Hard work, accept what you've been avoiding, ally yourself to it. Press on a little at a time. Industry, results from your actions, industry is all about action. Persistence of vision, be superclear of what you want, you'll be consistent, persistent in action.

Learnin n Burnin

 One great thing about this neck of the woods is the smoked meats offered. So like any wanna be
cooky, ya need to practice. I think this time was about the rub. All the basic ingreds. Watching the temp
is significant as well, but ultimately, ya gotta love just getting on the down low of what Lee would
say" Just Livin the Dream".

Chopin Sonata No.2 Op.35 "Marche funebre"

  3:54 am. As my eyes open in my mind ring the words"Take care of your back". Like Marley on the door
clammer moaning "Scrooge....Scrooge!  Something is turning so wrong, ominous at best. The alarm for 4 sounds, but no movement, except what is going on in that little brain, doubt, fear....what? Common reaction is don't give in to fear, face it, the back is fine. So what? Just once in awhile you figure it is what it is. Nonetheless, after 50+ marathons this is small potato's, yet if the game isn't on what's the point. Still haven't figured this one out, but it was not to be.
  11:30am. Here's enjoying what it is for what one's got, even if it's only 10 vs. 26.2.

Das Wohltemperierte Klavier

 Anticipation of a majestic undertaking always comes with exhilaration, happiness, and doubt.
But making it still part of the goals and endeavors is really the best I can do, because any time you place yourself at a beginning you take the challenge and figure there is always a chance or none at all. It is all
there is. So now go Live and have a great time!

Bellae rosam dat

Having a mind of it's own, the swings sometimes can be long and short, the proverbial
hills and valleys. Never worry, nor fret, for what you do, should do, could have done and
so forth. Stay close to what you see, know, and feel to be as is. No matter, today you will
make a difference.

Crostata di Mirtillo

 Cold and Ice, Injury and disappointment, not that they go together but if I had some blueberries a souffle
or tart is what to do. Bitter sweet, nothing without sacrifice, even when it's given freely, it still irritates." Go
with the flow" Tony would always say, and that is really a bit of surrender. But what isn't explained is just how it will unfold, the end result or the continuation of the plan. Those surprises don't ever seem confined to what a doctor or in the know may predict. That is great, believe in miracles, things like Lourdes and such
why not, hope is better. In the end it still is final. What a couple of weeks.... that's Amore!