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Aug 5, 07:58 AM by Mike Mitrovich
Mission Accomplished: Memories of a 9 year old commando
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There’s nothing like the sound of pellet fire raining down on an oversized football helmet. Nor the hissing gritted teeth of the old codger firing from the hip like he’s el bandito out for revenge. Every wrinkle, hard etched and quivering with fury.
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Nov 19, 08:04 AM by Mike Mitrovich
Life Balance - Balance in Motion
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I am finding that the search for balance in my life is more like balancing a checkbook than balancing a scale. More like balancing my body than balancing an equation.
When I’m bogged down and find myself “too busy”, my brain reverts to a 2-dimensional reasoning scheme. I become reactive. Instead of informed decisions, I play to my emotions. I do things simply because I haven’t done them in awhile. Or because I feel guilty. Or because I’m bored with what I’m currently doing. Or because someone sent me the link.
Oct 21, 12:55 PM by Mike Mitrovich
Don't point that at me, it's got a nail in it!
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You know that saying about how when you point your finger at someone, your other fingers are all pointing back at you? With me it’s been more like those fingers have been slowly drumming at my forehead like medieval water torture that after months of pounding has FINALLY brought out the truth.
Sep 5, 04:57 AM by Mike Mitrovich
Remembering magic...
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Like most boys, I suppose, I had a strong interest in learning magic when I was younger. A sad state of affairs really, the more I look at it.
I have to assume it started with amazement. Then quickly went downhill from there. While amazement may not have been lost at first, it was tainted with the notion that there was a “trick” involved. Following that knowledge came the desire to know…
