SIDEWAYS EIGHT PROJECTS

I believe in hustle over hype,

in praise over gripe,

in dedication over type,

and cold hard cash over swipe.

I believe in excellence over perfection,

free form over a set direction,

trusting your talent over micro inspection,

and true leadership over a rigged election.

I believe in heart and soul

over winning at any cost,

I believe that sometimes the goal

should be to get lost.

I believe that silence is golden

and that words matter.

I believe you’ve gotta know when to fold ’em,

and to block out senseless chatter.

I believe in red ice over yellow ice,

in integrity over shine,

I believe in naughty and nice,

and the indwelling divine.

I believe in practicing how you’ll play,

in speaking from the heart,

in truly seizing the day,

and truly playing your part.

I believe the only reward for good

hard work is being given more,

and that whenever I could, I should

hold open the door.

I believe in grit and grace,

in diversity and voice,

a sacred written space,

and always having a choice.

~ Wolf Pack V. Ramblers ~

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Join us in supporting the University of Nevada Reno Wolf Pack as they progress to the round of the ‘Sweet Sixteen.’ The men’s basketball team will tip-off against Loyola-Chicago at 4:07pm on Thursday, 3/22/18. GO PACK!

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Winter fell in a single night,

bombarding us with

seasonal gifts all at once.

It hinted before, but not quite

nearly what it dumped

on multiple fronts.

Looking for Kris Kringle to mingle,

with leprechauns delight,

as we head into spring months.

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May you stand victorious in the center of your village proclaiming death itself as having been conquered. May you stand victorious in the center of yourself proclaiming life itself as having been won. May your risen arms lift the spirits of the children whose ears are still ringing from the explosions. May your risen hands lift the hopes of the elderly who live with constant regret.

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~ Frost on my windows ~

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Two paths, both with potential glory, and both with possible fault. The choice of broadened perspective has made the difference between a heart that desires enlightenment, and certain death.

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~ Below the Surface ~

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There are those who work below the surface, behind the scenes, and away from the crowd’s attention. They work for the sake of meeting needs. They work for the chance to reach at wants. They work to ensure the rubber meets the road, the wheels are greased, and the coast is clear. The river of life continues all around us. Plenty serve. Plenty split shifts, work overnights, and help kids with homework along the way. Plenty sacrifice. What is spectacular isn’t the individual effort. What is amazing is the constant struggle, the worldly symphony, that is drowned out by the pressure of time and the sound of rushing water.

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Slips and falls may break my bones, but words will always hurt me.

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~ Excerpts from music ~

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We can tell the future anything. We can bark at the wind, grin, and begin again. We can repeat past mistakes, keep jumping rope in vicious cycles, and stand atop stilts with nonsense tucked under our kilts. Or, we can seek and find. Find ways to thrive. Find ways to be joyful to be alive. We can see the light in every single other. We can climb upon barrels and stretch to the moon. We can be wonder filled. We can be wonderful.

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The centers of power are converging, coming to a limited presence in the middle of all this life.

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