Tag Archives: courage

A Quick Lesson for the Ridiculous

Posted on January 29, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

It seems to me we’re all taking ourselves a bit too seriously. Sometimes the best that you can do is to realize how temporary you, your problems, and your life really will be. Life is too short not to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Winners, Whiners and Big Macs

Posted on January 18, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

“The difference between winners and whiners is very simple: whiners want to feel good before they do something: winners do something, and then they feel good.” John Maxwell I don’t like working hard. I don’t. I don’t like getting up … Continue reading →

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Some Rules for It

Posted on January 15, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

Sometimes the ideas that tap dance around my head are worth a full-blown exploration, other times it’s just some facts to put out there, statements of belief, nuggets of current truths. Like these 5 for example: Leave it alone. Some things … Continue reading →

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If a Tree Falls in the Woods, Does Elvis Hear It?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

There is a classic question, one of the great mysteries of life: If a tree falls in the woods but no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? Allow me to propose an answer: It does, … Continue reading →

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Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? Mystery Solved.

Posted on December 31, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

I’ve spent a lot of time writing and pondering the loss of my mother. I was young, she was young, it seems so harsh to live so long without her. And so I have spent countless hours feeling sad for … Continue reading →

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How to Work the Resolution Thing

Posted on December 31, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

The start of the school year is a much more fun way to celebrate a new beginning. No party planning, it’s warmer, new jeans, new shoes, what’s not to love? Regardless, calendars being what they are (those damn Mayans), we … Continue reading →

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My Three Wise Men Came With Gifts, Too.

Posted on December 14, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

“No one else will ever know the strength of my love for you. After all, you’re the only one who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside.” This is not a my kids are better than your kids story. … Continue reading →

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Cheers to My Keyser High

Posted on November 28, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

I just want to say to them, “It’s a big deal. It may not feel like it, but it’s a big deal”. My little hometown high school’s football team is playing in the State Championship game. And they think it’s about … Continue reading →

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Peaks and Pom-Poms

Posted on October 8, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

I have a vivid memory of a girl that I absolutely adored when I was just old enough to lift a pom-pom but still young enough to be treated like a mascot by the 14 year olds that wore the … Continue reading →

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My 9-11 Birthday

Posted on September 11, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

September 11, 1969 I was born. I had many, many wonderful birthdays for a very long time. Usually a beautiful fall day, most often on a football field, I was surrounded with love and attention on each and every birthday. … Continue reading →