Category: Daily Prompt

What countries do you want to visit?

I want to visit England, Ireland, Scotland, and France. Those countries have always fascinated me.

If you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be?

I would revert back to my uniform I wore during the pandemic. Sweatpants and a T shirt with a hoodie. Versatile and comes in a variety of combinations.

What’s your favorite thing about yourself?

My learned ability to adapt. I may not like the situation, and I hate change, but I read something a long time ago that said it’s a long walk back to Eden, don’t sweat the small stuff.

How do you want to retire?

I think the way things are going, I’m going to be working forever. So I’m going to be like Travis McGee, and take my retirement on the installment plan.

What’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily?

I have worn a lot of things out, but still use an electric kettle that I bought 8 years ago for my daily tea.

Describe one of your favorite moments.

Three days before Christmas 2021. I was living in Maine with my wife, who had flown down to Virginia a few days before to go to a baby shower. We had missed going home for Christmas the year before because of Covid. I was trying to stay ahead of a snowstorm and going to pick up a family friend who was making the drive with me.

As I came over a hill, the setting sun was ahead of me and the horizon was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. A sense of peace came over me. I have never shared that memory before now.

Who is your favorite historical figure?

Theodore Roosevelt. His life is just fascinating to me .

What notable things happened today?

One year ago today, I was in the middle of a move from Maine to Virginia.

What is your favorite season of year? Why?

Fall is my favorite season. The crispness of the air, the leaves changing colors and coming down, fall baseball and the World Series. A mug of hot apple cider. Apple picking. Getting stuck behind a school bus on the way back from the post office. The feeling that you are entering a period of rest after a productive season. Anticipation of what’s coming next.

What are the most important things needed to live a good life?

Love

Someone to share the good life with.

A purpose.

A goal.

A reward for when you reach your goal.