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Mile Marker: Ode to my grandmother I remember a conversation with my late maternal grandmother, while growing up. I had just came in the house, one hot summer day, sweating and panting from running and playing with my friends. She almost instinctively went into the kitchen and came out with a tall, cold and frosted glass of ice water. I declined. I said: ' I'm going back outside. I'll drink some when I come back.' She turned and walked away, with the glass in tow, saying: "How do you know I'm going to be here to give it to you when you come back? One day, no one will offer you what they know that you need and can help you, while they watch you suffer through life. You'll get thirsty. Horses get thirsty, too. At least they have the sense to stop running." Fortunately, in that time, she was there. I had to get my own water, but there was a lesson in that moment that I have since well learned and now appreciate. It took me a long time to realize that those that care and know the most about you, or life experiences, won't always be around to help when you need them most. Put your pride on hold and mute your ego to accept the help that is offered to you. No one else may show you an ounce of kindness nor compassion, or it may be a lifetime away before help arrives. Rest well Mom. Thanks for the life lessons, In this lifetime. Alma Johnson August 13, 1915-June 30, 2007 #milemarkers #crossingbridges

Mile Marker: Ode to my grandmother I remember a conversation with my late maternal grandmother, while growing up. I had just came in the house, one hot summer day, sweating and panting from running and playing with my friends. She almost instinctively went into the kitchen and came out with a tall, cold and frosted glass of ice water. I declined. I said: ' I'm going back outside. I'll drink some when I come back.' She turned and walked away, with the glass in tow, saying: "How do you know I'm going to be here to give it to you when you come back? One day, no one will offer you what they know that you need and can help you, while they watch you suffer through life. You'll get thirsty. Horses get thirsty, too. At least they have the sense to stop running." Fortunately, in that time, she was there. I had to get my own water, but there was a lesson in that moment that I have since well learned and now appreciate. It took me a long time to realize that those that care and know the most about you, or life experiences, won't always be around to help when you need them most. Put your pride on hold and mute your ego to accept the help that is offered to you. No one else may show you an ounce of kindness nor compassion, or it may be a lifetime away before help arrives. Rest well Mom. Thanks for the life lessons, In this lifetime. Alma Johnson August 13, 1915-June 30, 2007 #milemarkers #crossingbridges

I warned people to bring earplugs. #me #bookrelease #milemarkers #singing #agoofymovie #standout #poetry (at Fox Coffee House)

It's here. We're celebrating this Friday. I'll be there. You should be too. Link in bio. #poetry #firstbook #milemarkers #bookrelease

Finally, over 500 poems have become 60. Time for the real work. #poetry #500daysofpoetry #writingprocess #editing #firstbook #milemarkers

Miles 3 to 11 with @heyjdubs #misadventures #troublemaker #troublehasbeenfound #wdwmarathon #disney #halfmarathon #running #milemarkers

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