Author: Garnetjewel
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17 Centuries In Between Epidemics
Reading these books this year, after a lull of at least 3 years the situation of epidemics seemed fresh. Although I have questions as to the validity of that argument. These books detail an explicit epidemic where dead bodies were literally out on the streets piling up. Did we actually see this type of urgency?…
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Handel
Due to some reorganizing and cleaning, my practice schedule was deterred a bit this week. I did still practice just not long I did last week. The idea I would falter was a thought last week, but I hoped I would stay strong. Standing and playing the piano is not very comfortable though. The important…
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Writing Prompt
An interesting question. I was born in the 80’s and I remember how big those first home computers were. So I guess my answer is simple I don’t personally remember a time without the influence of the internet. I don’t think we got our first computer until after I started school, when I started needing…
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Blood, Sweat and Tears… For Love of One’s Country
Lord God In Heaven, Thank You for all the necessities you have given our country through the past two centuries. You have supplied our Army and its subsequent branches with men and women with ferocity, determination and courage of the zeal of being an American. It doesn’t even matter whether they were born here or…
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Writing Prompt
How do we know if we are good at something? Is it just because we like it or we don’t hear any complaints from others over what or how we may have accomplished something. What measuring stick are we using? There are times I still wonder what on earth is my forte. There are things…
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Writing Prompt
The idea of ‘having it all’ doesn’t really interest me. A person can have luxury to the 9th degree, but not have peace in their soul. I don’t even know what my “having it all” would be. Whatever God allows me to have will be my “having it all.” Jobs come and go, life is…
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May 30, 1945
Memorial Day!! What Does It Mean To You This Year? How Will You Celebrate It This Weekend? Grandpa Leo, once the war was declared over got a hero’s welcome. The local paper ran an article about him coming home. They gave him a spot on the front page for the occasion also doubling as a…
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Writing Prompt
I will assume this is about talking to someone who is alive! Growing up really seems to change a person’s demeanor. I would never have spilled as many personal elements of my life as I have done over the last few years. Bryan, is my best friend, encouragement, he makes me smile, challenges me and…
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A Week of Refreshing Work
This week has been a bit physically exhausting. An idea from the past couple of weeks has come to being in different phases. This has actually been pretty exciting as well to be using this space as working on it as well. When my mom and I began to move things around and clean an…
Jewells of Thought 