Category: life
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Not a fan
Man, I hate these type of prompts. They’re so freaking difficult to answer without coming off like a pompous ass. I think I will just wish everyone a happy Monday (if there is such a thing?) and call it there. đ Take care, y’all. đ
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The Perils of External Validation
Note: Something I read today brought this old post to mind, so I decided to put it up again. Changed the featured image and made some small edits, but the piece remains unchanged beyond that. Everyone loves to be loved. It’s just a simple fact of life. We humans are social creatures and we need…
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The Barbarian’s Guide To Good Living
Men of iron and maidens so fair, I bid thee hail! As I wander this world in search of treasures so fine and adventures far flung, I encounter many a varied soul. Good folk some, and others less so. By the grace of the gods and their beards ever epic, most have been the former.…
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Father’s Day ’24
Amidst the pain, amidst the strife When the world has cut me like a knife Amidst the doubts, amidst the fear I am ever grateful you are here We almost lost you long ago The tears I cried you’ll never know So many nights of restless sleep So many nights I’d lay and weep So…
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Random Thoughts From Gorilla HQ: 06.15.24
Not long ago, I had a conversation (multiple, actually) with someone whose opinion I value quite highly. The conversation revolved around the recent feeling that I have had to tiptoe around my own blog for fear of upsetting or offending people. Mind you, some of this could just be my perception as I have had…
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Still Alive
Hello all, I hope this message finds everyone well. My deepest thanks for your concern. I truly appreciate the kind comments and well wishes. Please forgive me if my replies are less than timely. I’ve been offline a bit for a multitude of reasons. First, I was involved in a project at work which required…
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Only One?
I don’t know that it’s a luxury, but it is a basic food group which I deem essential. Y’all have a great day! đ¤đđ¤
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Ninja Toxicity
One topic I seem to hear coming up over and over in discussions with my friends is the topic of “weird vibes” and subtle airs of toxicity either in their personal or professional lives, and sometimes in both. “Toxicity” is one of those buzzwords I try to avoid, but unfortunately, it’s often the most accurate…
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Very little
All you really need is yourself, your health, and your sanity and you’re off to a pretty good start. Have a great day, folks.
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Frozen Friday
Wishful thinking on my part. Mostly because I am over Springtime, pollen, and promises of rains that will not come. Just enough rain to make it humid. Thanks, Nature. Now I’m stuffy and sweaty. đ Hope everyone is having a great day thus far. Back to the old grind for me tonight. Working the weekend,…
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Me, Myself & I
Mostly spend a fair amount of time with myself and my thoughts, and usually tend to prefer it this way whenever I can. Solitude is not the same as loneliness, and everyone craves a different level. Have a fantastic day, everyone.
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The Final Song
You’ve eluded me for far too long Every night, your haunting song Your taunting laugh within my ears Always try to stoke my fears You took away all that I had Tried your best to drive me mad A coward true, you always run You hide until the setting sun With evening comes your misery…
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No “No Theme Thursday” Thursday?
Yes, it’s confusing to me too. How the hell did I get here? Good day, all. I hope this Thursday is being kind to you all. I am off today, and have as little as possible planned. đ I’m hoping to get a bit of writing done, and praying for rain to knock this pollen…
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The Final NTT Entries Post!
Well… For now. đ It seems strange for me to be typing this, but here’s the last round of entries for No Theme Thursday before it goes on hiatus. It will be a brief one, but all the same, it feels weird, I must admit. Before we get to the main event here, I want…
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Goin’ Ghost Wednesday
Always a good time when an employee comes at you like an angry hornet. Good morning, and goodnight, from this tired gorilla. I think the above says it all. đ Love when people get pissed about something that’s their own damn fault. Consider this a dovetail off yesterday’s post. On that note, I hope your…
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Ten Ton Headache Tuesday
Some days I really can’t believe some of the crap that I see and read. It’s almost enough to give one a literal headache. The pettiness, the vitriol, the sheer arrogance and self-centered nature of some people really blows my mind. Particularly when they run around waving any assorted flags of positivity, empathy, sympathy, freedom…
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I sense a trend here
And much like yesterday’s reply, the answer is the same: No, not really. I’ve always enjoyed reading, and while there may have been some books I favored over others, I really cannot recall them, Have a great day, everyone.
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I can’t recall one
Nevermind three. While I do enjoy reading, I cannot recall any one book that had an earth-shattering impact on me. Everything from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius to James Bond, Conan and the Dark Knight Returns has made some impression on me. But nothing has really ever given me that “A-ha” moment others speak of. I…
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TAKE THE HILL!
Amidst the flames, amidst the pain Amidst the brutal bleeding reign You must push on, you can’t relent You fight until your will is spent And when it’s spent, you push some more Until you’re at the Devil’s door With smashing power, iron will You chase that Devil to the hill You plant your flag,…
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Sick & Tired Sunday
And that can be taken somewhat literally today, as I am a bit of both đ Currently, I am fighting the nigh unwinnable battle against Mother Nature and the dreaded pollen. It’s currently very high around here and has been for a couple weeks now. I had a bit of relief when it rained last…
The Beginning At Last 