Intervals

Age saw two quiet children

Go loving by at twilight,

He knew not whether homeward,

Or outward from the village,

Or (chimes were ringing) churchward,

He waited, (they were strangers)

Till they were out of hearing

To bid them both be happy.

"Be happy, happy, happy,

And seize the day of pleasure."

The age-long theme is Age's.

'Twas Age imposed on poems

Their gather-roses burden

To warn against the danger

That overtaken lovers

From being overflooded

With happiness should have it.

And yet not know they have it.

But bid life seize the present?

It lives less in the present

Than in the future always,

And less in both together

Than in the past. The present

Is too much for the senses,

Too crowding, too confusing-

Too present to imagine.

I’m not one to talk “politics” but just bear with me on this one. I think there’s some good stuff to consider here.

I’m experimenting with using my Apple Watch to record my podcasts and talking about what’s to come. Give it a listen and let me know how the quality sounds to you!

For the last in this short series of episodes about being thankful, I’m talking about the places I have been and the experiences that I’ve enjoyed. I’m thankful for the people (especially my Dad) who enabled me to have these Glory Days, and I look forward to the great adventures I’ll have in my future.

It turns out that being grateful can make you healthier, which is certainly something to be grateful for! Today I’m going to talk about how I’m grateful for modern medicine and specifically for all the doctors and scientists who have helped to create the drugs and therapies that relieve pain, elongate our lives and ensure our life quality.

Today I want to talk about the gratitude I have to the people who I have worked for and with. I want to thank those who have hired me and said kind words about me. I haven’t had that many jobs in my life, but each one was a learning experience for which I am grateful.

Today I’m starting a series of four podcast episodes where I’ll attempt to describe for you some of the things that I am thankful for in my life.

Join me as I launch the first attack in the WAR AGAINST XMAS!! Yes, my comrades, we have ALREADY WON...for every time I wish you LOVE, JOY, PEACE and HAPPINESS...I am fighting against the EVIL FORCES for SANTA! Rejoice my comrades, the WAR AGAINST XMAS has been won!!

Further commentary on my latest Fdip podcast while I take my puppies for a walk in the Oxford Woods.

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