Choices

If not up, down, smile, frown, hope, despair. So, tell me, where will you go from here?

I am painfully aware that sometimes the hardest choice to make for you is the one that makes the most sense to an observer. So why is it so difficult to do? Your guess is as good as mine I suppose because the truth is, for every person the reason behind each choice is different. 

Have you ever found yourself in such a quandary? If so, how did you move beyond it?

I am watching as one of my children stands at such a crossroad, still, and unable or unwilling to proceed. I don't think that pushing is the way to go because as the saying goes "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink". So instead, I have suggested and prayed but I suspect that I am not the one who needs to pray, so what do I do now? 

Sit still and wait, plant seeds and hope, maybe muster the resolve to look away, letting the chips fall where they may. The problem is, in this scenario I am the observer so my choice, though potentially impactful is ultimately irrelevant. My child is the one who must choose and that is the stalemate at hand. It is not for me to work through all the possible moves and counter moves because this is not my life and I do not have to live with the outcome. So, for now, I will remain the observer and ever-present supporter. Not because I am certain that this is the best option but rather because I am hopeful that my choice will give my child what he needs to make the best choice for him.

And yes, I'll keep praying.

K.E.C

aka Deo Volente

10.17.2026

Mischief

As old as I am there are moments when I am no more than a child at heart. 

Today I convinced some of my co-workers to help me inflate approximately 50 balloons to put in our boss' office so when he returned from his meeting, he would have to wade through them to get to his desk. When the moment of truth arrived, I just listened. It was so satisfying to hear him laugh out loud when he opened his office door. I know, it was a silly, non-professional thing to do but honestly, it was so much fun.

Which brings me to my question. When was the last time you made someone laugh or for that matter, the last time someone made you laugh? 

Take a second and think about it, if I was a betting woman I would bet you just smiled, maybe even laughed, guess what, that is what makes it worthwhile. 

As we get older, we have so many reasons not to laugh, so many things that consume our time and steal our joy but if we choose to purposefully create memorable and joyous moments, for ourselves and those around us, nothing, not even time can steal them from us.

I hope you had a laugh out loud moment today.

D.V.

10.16.2026

Time: Chronos or Kairos

Life...

Clock winds without restore

Heart beats through

Revolving like an open door

Once upon a view

Nothing less, nothing more

One thing is true

Same can never manifest into something new.

Live...

Kindle the fire

Awake in your dream

Ignite that desire

Revealed like a beam

Of light glowing in the night sky

Surely, it's worth it to try.

K.E.C

aka Deo Volente

10.15.2026

Who we are

Shall we stroll upon the shore, 

soak up the sun and more.

Feel the breeze upon our face, 

seize the day in steady pace.

Shall we breathe in deep, 

fall soundly asleep.

Then dream a little dream, 

without tears, without scream.

Shall we dance upon the grass, 

let our youthful wonder last.

Then explore without tire, 

hear our heartbeats on fire.

Shall we listen to the birds, 

as their song become words.

Will we understand it all,

as our future selves recall.

Maybe then we all will see, 

who we're truly meant to be.

Ever culture, every place.

Every smile, every face.

So, I'm reaching out my hand, 

words I hope you understand.

We are more than dust and rain, 

more than triumph, more than pain.

More than time, more than space,

we are one... the human race.

K.E.C

aka Deo Volente

10.13.2026

Shield or Shelter

Who would you give up your shield to shelter? 

Strange question right, then let me put it this way, who would you give your umbrella to? 

It may seem like there are no parallels between these two questions, but if you think about it, the context is the same. In both questions there are 2 obvious facts, the first is that you are protected and the second is that someone else is not. Whether that protection is emotional or physical is irrelevant the correlation is the choice to sacrifice. 

If you're a good parent then I am sure you just said, without hesitation, your child or children. If you have a close friend, you may have said your friend. But how about a stranger? Would you give your umbrella in the midst of a heavy downpour to a stranger who has none? 

Keep in mind, I am not judging, just asking.

I ask this question because it was the question I asked myself this morning, I'm honestly not sure why it came to mind, it just did. The funny thing is, I already know my answer, I would give up my umbrella to anyone who needed it. Not because I am kind, or good, or even a Christian, my motives are more complex than that. 

I would give up my umbrella because I believe it is better to give than to receive, because it makes me happy to quietly do the unexpected. But mostly, I would give up my umbrella because I know what it's like to walk in the rain hoping for the sun. 

Though my motives maybe idealistic or childish, depending on how you look at it. Imagine for a moment that I gave my umbrella unknowingly to someone weathering a storm far beyond my imagination. Who knows the impact that small act might have on that person in the midst of their storm. I'd like to think that my choice to shelter rather than shield would give them that moment of peace they so desperately need as they wait for the sun.

Still, that might just be wishful thinking on my part. But as I said before, no judgement, just asking. 

May you always find shelter when you need it, have a wonderful day world. 

D.V.

10.12.2026

Such a beautiful song

Have you ever heard a song that toughed your heart?

I recently came across a song that was released 7 years ago that did just that. Though there is a language barrier, it spoke directly to my heart. So, I wanted to say out loud to the writers and singers of this beautiful song, you have left an indelible mark on this old woman. 

Thank you BTS for sharing your beautiful song Mikrokosmos with the world.

D.V.

Unlock

Tell the truth right from the start,

not before things fall apart.

Share your fears without the lies,

all you keep behind your eyes.

Where you've failed and every wish,

your misfortunes and your bliss.

Tell it all so they will see,

who you are and hope to be.

Seek the courage to be true,

find the heart to see it through.

Break the wall down day by day,

some will go and some will stay.

Know the truth won't always set you free,

and what is meant to be, is meant to be, 

but you are the keeper of the key.

K.E.C

aka Deo Volente

10.11.2026