On being wounded…

Every day, speaking metaphorically, we become wounded in one way or another; that’s life. While the severity of the wound or wounds will vary, the path to begin the healing process remains the same; we must first accept that we’ve been wounded, and second, we must be willing to allow ourselves to be healed. But, […]

Growing Older

For twilight is now upon me The hunter stalks it’s prey Destiny watches carefully As fate selects the day  

Why I write articles and what I want from you.

I write two Blogs. Travelinggump.com and Thesunflowermuse.com. The first, mostly for travel and travel tips/ideas, the second, for opinions, thoughts and articles about our social condition. I post on Twitter, Instagram, WordPress and Facebook. Three sites are “blowing up” (Instagram, WordPress and Twitter) with followers. Facebook is “meh” and I would like that to improve. […]

Of Fathers and Sons

Recently, I came across a picture of my father and me.  It was the last time I saw him.  It was around 2012.  Even then unfortunately, I knew how this story would end. My father’s demons were his everyday companion, always ready and eager to steal from him any joy or happiness that he might […]

What Happened to Old and Happy?

Growing older is rarely kind.  It seems that for every story we hear of someone aging well, we hear of at least three or more who faced enormous health battles and after a heart wrenching struggle, ultimately lost. I would also suggest that by the time you are 80, if you have not fought or […]

On Aging

What is it to grow older?  It seems so simple; we age gracefully, adapt to change, remain productive and useful all while our loving family takes care of us until our life ends.  And the end, it’s quick and doesn’t drag on. Thats the plan, right? I have been fortunate to have been a part […]