I’m Not A Rock Or An Island

I am not a rock, nor an island but I am looking for that bridge over troubled waters.

Got a few things going on that have me wondering what really happens when you stare into the abyss.

Haven’t slept as well I would like to because things are on my mind and the stuff I am wrestling with feels enormous.

Do I trust the gut feeling that tells me it is not as big as I think and that one day this will be part of a great story?

Or do I let the sneaky voice inside push me to continue to be hyper aware of little things.

If I ride true to form I’ll trust my gut because I know things.

It Is Not Shtick

Someone once told me I need to develop or find a new shtick because “I know things” is worn out.

I don’t think of it that way.

It’s experience and I am relying upon it to help navigate some situations I never could have foreseen.

My gut tells me these are responsible for screwing with my sense of balance and are why I am feeling slightly off kilter.

If had coffee or went to a movie with the new shtick person I’d say precisely what I have said.

I’d say when the crap starts flying and you can’t duck you have to rely upon something, might as well be experience.

If you can’t trust yourself who can you trust.

Heartbreak For Someone

Game 7 of the World Series is playing on the television behind me.

The Cubs are playing the Indians and until a moment or two ago it looked like the Cubs would win handily.

All it took was a couple of mistakes by the Cubs and smart play by the Indians and everything changed.

Tie game.

The funny thing about sports is how they can mirror life.

It doesn’t take much for life to spin one direction or another. Doesn’t take much for the good to be replaced with bad and the bad replaced by good.

Change is the one constant.

There is going to be heartbreak somewhere, one city or another and the fans scattered elsewhere will share it.

Simultaneously there will be celebrations from the fans of the victors.

Nothing particularly profound there, just a thought.

I’m Not A Rock Or An Island

I need to stop typing and go back to the game. Need to stop thinking and just watch, but the game is stressing me out a bit.

Kind of silly because I am a Dodgers fan, but the Cubs, well they are important to family and therefore important to me.

It has been a hell of a series and it is a shame that only one team can win.

G0t to go now because I am not a rock or an island and I have to do more than just listen.

I have to watch, participation is necessary even when it is tied into things you cannot control.

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4 comments

  1. Poignant post, mate, especially as we approach a very important day in not only American history, but potentially world history too.

    One side has to win, one has to lose. There can be no ties. But what happens if/when the “wrong one” loses? My fear is the world will lose too.
    Hopefully, I’m wrong – but times are scary.

    Reply
    1. TheJackB – Someone complained that this page doesn’t tell you what to expect to find here in this blog so I aim to rectify this with the next line. I am a father who writes about life, parenting, business, politics and fiction. I don’t use an editorial calendar because I don’t map out what I am going to write that far in advance. The primary focus will be on things that relate to children and parenting. But the nifty thing about that is that encompasses a wide range of things. Sometimes I work with companies on their PR/Marketing efforts. If they provide products or services I will disclose it. Here is an incomplete list of companies that I am currently or have recently worked with: Nintendo, Philips Norelco, Subway, Frigidaire and Mattel. Want to know more about me, keep reading. If I wanted to provide a professional description it would looks similar to this: Jack has a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from California State University Northridge. He has been writing for print and web publications for more than twenty years, covering a wide range of topics including: business, technology, parenting, politics, education, sports and religion. That is far too serious so I prefer to use something like: The Jack B. is a writer and author of 39 unpublished books and three screenplays. A former athlete and would be superhero he still fights for truth, justice and the American Way. Though he may look like a grown man, don’t fool yourself he is still a boy at heart. When he is not engaged in Walter Mitty like fantasies he is a husband, father and friend and blogs at TheJackB. Hmm…obviously I have since moved from Random Thoughts over to this place, but that is ok. This page is a work in progress which is a good description for me. I’ll probably tweak this on a regular basis so feel free to keep checking back in because you never know what might show up. I am a prolific writer and update frequently so don’t forget to scroll down the page to see what nugget of wisdom you just might have missed. Here is a short selection of posts to get you started. A Father Describes Parenting A Father’s Burden How Sister’s Helped to Train A Father of “Daddy’s Girl” Inside the Blogger’s Studio- A Dream, Er Nightmare The GermoPhobe What I Dream About I am In Love Becoming a Dad Dad’s Most Important Job A Decade of Dad Grandpa Donuts Why Your Post Sucks and Everyone Hates Your Blog A Letter To My Children- Things That Matter A Letter To My Children-2011 Dad Balances Fear Versus Reality Q&A With Daddy Blogger JackB Save The Last Dance For Me- 75 Years of Marriage An Uncertain Certainty Four Generations & A Wedding The Best Thing My Father Ever Said To Me 1 Foolproof Way To Become a Better Writer The Story Of A House- The Final Days He Died A Hero Twenty-Five Links That Will Make You A Better Writer/Blogger Thanks for coming by, I hope you like it. If you want to reach me use the contact form or try talk-to-jacknow-at-gmail-dotcom You can also find more information by clicking About Me and reading my profile there. Also, I encourage you to sign up for my newsletter using the form on the top right hand side of the page.
      Joshua Wilner says:

      Very scary times. I am hoping for a candidate the exceeds expectations, regardless of winner. Call me Pollyannaish, but I can’t give up hope now.

      Reply

  2. I hope that experience and what you have gone through to obtain it will see you through. No to wisdom?

    Reply
    1. TheJackB – Someone complained that this page doesn’t tell you what to expect to find here in this blog so I aim to rectify this with the next line. I am a father who writes about life, parenting, business, politics and fiction. I don’t use an editorial calendar because I don’t map out what I am going to write that far in advance. The primary focus will be on things that relate to children and parenting. But the nifty thing about that is that encompasses a wide range of things. Sometimes I work with companies on their PR/Marketing efforts. If they provide products or services I will disclose it. Here is an incomplete list of companies that I am currently or have recently worked with: Nintendo, Philips Norelco, Subway, Frigidaire and Mattel. Want to know more about me, keep reading. If I wanted to provide a professional description it would looks similar to this: Jack has a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from California State University Northridge. He has been writing for print and web publications for more than twenty years, covering a wide range of topics including: business, technology, parenting, politics, education, sports and religion. That is far too serious so I prefer to use something like: The Jack B. is a writer and author of 39 unpublished books and three screenplays. A former athlete and would be superhero he still fights for truth, justice and the American Way. Though he may look like a grown man, don’t fool yourself he is still a boy at heart. When he is not engaged in Walter Mitty like fantasies he is a husband, father and friend and blogs at TheJackB. Hmm…obviously I have since moved from Random Thoughts over to this place, but that is ok. This page is a work in progress which is a good description for me. I’ll probably tweak this on a regular basis so feel free to keep checking back in because you never know what might show up. I am a prolific writer and update frequently so don’t forget to scroll down the page to see what nugget of wisdom you just might have missed. Here is a short selection of posts to get you started. A Father Describes Parenting A Father’s Burden How Sister’s Helped to Train A Father of “Daddy’s Girl” Inside the Blogger’s Studio- A Dream, Er Nightmare The GermoPhobe What I Dream About I am In Love Becoming a Dad Dad’s Most Important Job A Decade of Dad Grandpa Donuts Why Your Post Sucks and Everyone Hates Your Blog A Letter To My Children- Things That Matter A Letter To My Children-2011 Dad Balances Fear Versus Reality Q&A With Daddy Blogger JackB Save The Last Dance For Me- 75 Years of Marriage An Uncertain Certainty Four Generations & A Wedding The Best Thing My Father Ever Said To Me 1 Foolproof Way To Become a Better Writer The Story Of A House- The Final Days He Died A Hero Twenty-Five Links That Will Make You A Better Writer/Blogger Thanks for coming by, I hope you like it. If you want to reach me use the contact form or try talk-to-jacknow-at-gmail-dotcom You can also find more information by clicking About Me and reading my profile there. Also, I encourage you to sign up for my newsletter using the form on the top right hand side of the page.
      Joshua Wilner says:

      Well hopefully it all brings about some extra wisdom.

      Reply

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