10/01

Who says you can’t be a big star with a #stutter?

#vss365

10/02

In the two years since they won the championship, they have become a #shadow of their former selves.

Was it hubris, or mismanagement?

It was something no one knew. The devil collected his fee.

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10/03

Skipped

10/04

I give you one of my favorite album titles of all time:

“Break Like the #Wind”

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10/05

As I enter the #autumn of my life, I sometimes think back to what I might have done differently.

Then I remember that if I did change something, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

And I smile.

#vss365

10/06

Johnny took great care to pick the finest #dandelion in the field for his beloved.

She took it and blew it into the wind.

Things weren’t going so well for Johnny.

#vss365

10/07

I’ve always loved the #stagger start for the Olympic 400m race. You never know who’s leading until the final corner.

#vss365

10/08

“Here comes another one.”

“Yes, I see. another beautiful specimen of #blackbird.”

“No, this one is different.”

#vss365

10/09

I start each day with a #sliver of hope that my shortcomings will not be exposed.

Well, there’s always tomorrow.

#vss365

10/10

“A walk in the #woods will do us good.”

I couldn’t argue – I hadn’t been out of the house in days.

I wish I would have seen him carrying that axe…

#vss365

10/11

Silence among the rice paddies. The lone #heron paces, looking for breakfast.

Another spring morning in progress.

#vss365

10/12

It was the worst part of their jobs, pulling apart a #tangle of bodies after a horrific bus crash.

One of the rescuers found a baby, still alive in the mass of humanity. A shining light in a sea of darkness.

#vss365

10/13

Sitting on the porch on a warm evening, watching the young families walking by. Playing random chords on my guitar. #Fireflies dancing in the air.

Just this side of heaven…

#vss365

10/14

I know a place.

A place where no one goes.

A place for solitude – for contemplation.

The #river. My #river.

#vss365

10/15

Taking the long view. Watching the seasons #ebb and flow as they will. Being at peace.

Some would call it a wasted life. Is harmony with nature wasted?

#vss365

10/16

I have few mottos in life, but this is one:

If you can’t have #fun, why do it?

#vss365

10/17

Rad Tad was always afraid to be hit. For good reason, since he was so small.

His #turtle trick became legendary.

#vss365

10/18

“How can you win an election if you don’t vote?”

“#Stranger things have happened…”

#vss365

10/19

The old man wanted to be impartial. “I #hesitate to pass judgement on this matter.”

“No choice is a choice, sir.”

#vss365

10/20

Some supervisors think that sending a check every two weeks is enough.

#Trust is not a one-way street.

#vss365

10/21

Silence would #signify their acceptance.

Silence did not rise from agreement, but from utter confusion.

“Mission accomplished,” the salesman said to himself.

#vss365

10/22

“I’ll meet you at the corner #cafe. You’ll know me from the floral hat I’ll be wearing.”

Unfortunately, there was a festival that week.

#vss365

10/23

One does not need to proclaim #innocence if it is obvious. Those that do…aren’t.

#vss365

10/24

You can #radiate joy, or cultivate sorrow.

You have a choice. Every day.

#vss365

10/25

They both knew why they were there. There was no need to exchange #intimate details.

One night together would be enough.

#vss365

10/26

From the “We Should Have Known” department:

The first two vehicles registered in the state of Ohio were in an #accident.

#vss365

10/27

“I have no time for you today.”

Her sly smile would #betray her true intentions. She would find time, of course. Gossamer had not had his meal.

#vss365

10/28

The wind howled, the snow swirled. The road was #treacherous. Yet, nothing would deter him from his mission.

#vss365

10/29

“I never meant to #hurt you…”

“I know. But it’s too late now. You’ll have to live with this.”

#vss365

10/30

“Time to #flee!!”

She beseeched her husband to retreat with her against the oncoming horde. He was determined to defend their home.

Homes can be rebuilt. Lives cannot.

#vss365

10/31

Anna awakened with a scream.

“I didn’t mean to #spook you, dear.”

The visage of her departed mother appeared.

“Why did you leave me?”

“It wasn’t my idea…”

#vss365