Author Archives: thisihumblyspeak

My Life Rules

Posted on January 8, 2014 by thisihumblyspeak

Life. Sometimes, I mumble the word under my breath, barely audible, and sometimes it accompanies a sigh or a laugh in between good and bad reasons. At times I throw the word in at the beginning or end of a … Continue reading →

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Traditions

Posted on December 14, 2013 by thisihumblyspeak

In a burst of tired emotion, I expressed I was going to buy an artificial tree for Christmas and New Year this year. I was met with immediate and grave opposition. “You can’t do that.” “It’s against our tradition,” and … Continue reading →

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Eternal Time

Posted on November 5, 2013 by thisihumblyspeak

The clock by my nightstand is one of the older digital models that has a preset timer to automatically change the hours as we “Spring forward or Fall back” in time. Unfortunately, it does not realize that the North American … Continue reading →

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Hobbies

Posted on October 18, 2013 by thisihumblyspeak

I went for an interview to volunteer for a specific organization that likes to screen its volunteers to make sure the “applicant” can handle the commitment. Everything went surprisingly well. I felt it was a breeze with the usual questions … Continue reading →

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Struggles with Technology

Posted on September 15, 2013 by thisihumblyspeak

I open my hand under the automatic soap dispenser in a public restroom, and after a few back and forth movements a rich white, foamy lather fills my palms. With soap spread all over my hands I place them under … Continue reading →

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Hypocrisy

Posted on August 14, 2013 by thisihumblyspeak

I recently came across “character building” study material geared toward young adolescents (10-15 years of age) at a summer camp. Granted, the camp was designed to channel morals and proper Christian behavior into the lives of these early teen years, … Continue reading →

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Universal Music

Posted on July 20, 2013 by thisihumblyspeak

I happened to be in Geneva at the that time of year when the streets of Europe fill with the sound of music, as professional and amateur musicians of all ages and abilities celebrate the Fete de la Musique. With … Continue reading →

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Common Courtesy

Posted on July 2, 2013 by thisihumblyspeak

Graduations create an electrifying atmosphere that radiates hope swarming amid the buzz and commotion of proud parents and friends wrapped up in the moment. They celebrate graduates at the threshold of their lives. Happiness is rooted in dreams and passions … Continue reading →

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Mothers, Mama

Posted on May 10, 2013 by thisihumblyspeak

Mothers. Love them, or hate them. Look up to them or look down at them. Their loving hands caress gently or strike fervently. Cherish them or curse them. Emulate them or vow to become what they’re not. Idolize them or … Continue reading →

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Go To The Funeral

Posted on April 15, 2013 by thisihumblyspeak

I’d like to preempt this by saying that I am not a person who dwells in morbid thoughts. I love life and the living, and I often go to noisy, crowded places to sit back and watch the world go … Continue reading →

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