So There U Have It: My first Kedge

So There U Have It

The last and final Act of a Three Act Play

is shaping up as a hopefully long and healthy one.

It is oh so different from Acts l and ll.

Act l was exciting.

Discovering how to live, love and 'do'

involved education,

both formal and otherwise.

Intertwined in this came the relationships

that influenced decision making and the outcomes,

both vocational and avocational

we now can look back upon.

At times it was breathtaking!

The Second Act largely focused on

the 'doing' phase of life'.

At times it was spellbinding.

Other times frightening

and on occasion, disappointing.

I can't speak for the audience,

but by and large

the reviews seemed positive.

The Third and final Act is live theater at it's best

as the actions of l & ll

strongly influence

the 'real- time' action, the 'now.'

Fatalists maintain that Acts l & ll predetermine the Final Act.

I know this to be true at some level,

(we can't rewrite the history of our lives,)

but join me at 'tweaking the outcomes.'

The first section of The Third Act

has surpassed my expectations.

The plan is to maintain the pace.

So There U Have It

is an opportunity for you

to participate

in the writing of the Final Act.

I invite you to contribute

your observations, wit and wisdom

in the Comments section.

We know how it will end,

we just don't know

what awaits along the way.

Join me on the journey!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

My first Kedge

I'll explain kedge later.

Suffice it to say, yesterday I did my first cycling time trial.

It was 41 km's with the last km climbing the beautiful but (and only for me) tough Niagara escarpment.

My friends Steve and Manisha made the 7:00 am. ride easier by gently pushing me, and for sure helping me to achieve a faster time. I did it in 1:48 with a fall and pedals locked at Hwy 8 and Mountainview, but we finished. We had a brilliant breakfast at Relay in Beamsville with Kim and Harry before heading back to Niagara.

My goal is to do this trip each birthday week and to keep improving on the time each birthday. At age 72, we'll see if it's time to modify the goal.

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Mrs. Denise FalkJuly 24, 2009 at 5:00 AM
Great blog Ray. Love the photo of you and Elsie. Good luck on your big camp-out.
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Kim Rempel.com She gets it. This artist understands. She cites the dictum, "science will dictate the future, (and it has), art will gladden the soul, (and it does). Whether it's her whimsical, the Father Christmas collection or interpreting the human form or the world as she sees it through her very identifiable plein air abstract sense, I love my daughter's mind and her art!

SLL-lymphoma Sheelagh Willer found out she has this incurable disease. She's sharing the very personal story of her's and Barry's journey. In our professional lives they were very important as friends and mentors. In our personal lives the quality of her life is much more important. For me it's an inspiring journal. Thank you Sheelagh.

Younger Next Year Helped change the way that I think about my body and describes how our bodies have evolved to be the amazing piece of work that they can be, if we but let them. May '09 following my annual physical my doctor, Karen Berti, ordered me to buy and read the book. It hasn't left my side. For me it's one of the greatest books ever written.

Vinyl cafe I know of no one who can tell an original story like Stuart McLean. A person who has endeared himself to most every one who has ever heard him. Start with his Christmas stories and you'll be hooked.

AA.org Two way too sharp dudes, Terry and Mitch, have taught me what the spiritual growth that AA nurtures among friends can accomplish for the human spirit. AA is the embodiment of all things good in the human soul.

John Shelby Spong He's into his 80's. His new book, Eternal Life: A New Vision has just been released. His writings demonstrate a tremendous track record of acquired knowledge, personal and spiritual growth and insight. For sure I don't agree with all of his work. But he has taught me a lot. And he is so interesting. I actually anticipate his weekly essay.

Red Roof Retreat A hero of mine Steffanie Bjorgen, along with her husband Moe have, by example provides the inspiration and leadership for a truly vital comunity organization. People in Niagara, benefit greatly from the opportunities available at Red Roof Retreat. Some through providing support, and some through receiving support.

Reading the Rocks, (an autobiography of the earth), a response

grandpa, "this I wrote in gratitude, for . . . the times we've shared . . . how much you care . . . . and how much I care about you." love, mitch

As Venus grows hot,

With Mars cold in slumber,

Here we sit on earth,

Above is her sister and brother.

They glow in the distance,

As space consumes their light,

Down here she sits,

Swirling in her plight.

We try and master our seat,

That binds us safely together,

While she is milking her fortunes,

We are bold as we torture.

We alter her heat,

And rewire her structure,

As we force her feet,

To meet that same fate

Of her sister and brother

As we drift out in space,

We don't heed the wind

And it's awesome warnings,

Or read in the rocks

All her wise tales and stories.

As we float through time,

I can hear as she 'mudders',

"Beneath you I'm dying"

To be burned or to shudder.

mitchel durksen

the above is excerpted from his personalized birthday card to me on my 67th.

Some of my Heros past and present

Terry Carter

how can one person commit so much time to "be there 24/7 for 'hurting people?'

Martin Luther King

as a commuity activist, (all things brain injury) his writings were my model

Steffanie Bjorgen

she just does it. Red Roof is testament to some of that

Santa Claus

who else brings so much goodwill to kids of all ages

Our son, Jeremy

(see his story on the Wall of Fame at the Meridian Arena in Virgil)

I'm glad that I can't quantify the hurdles he has over come to become a world class athlete, father, husband and contruiting member to his faith group.

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

My first Kedge

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