Last day of September

Here in Western Washington we are
expecting rain to end the month of
September not a big surprise for sure.

On Wednesday going out on my walk

I was fortunate not to have any rain

in either of my walks. The potential

was there for sure. A high percentage

of rain is expected Thursday so the

chance to walk without rain is likely

not happening. I don't mind if it is

raining lightly as long as I don't get

to wet. Oh by the way we don't use

umbrellas around here often. If it

light rain maybe I will take one with

me. I think I have one anyway. lol

While I was walking on Wednesday

afternoon a young couple with a black

lab a puppy I believe. The lab came up

to me being very friendly. When I

said hello he retreated. I guess couldn't

handle me being friendly back. lol

Another reason besides of good health

it is nice to meet people and animals

while out walking. Until next time

may you be blessed always. Amen!

Let Us Pray

Growing up in the Episcopal Church
I often heard during the service was
"let us pray". The service had a lot

of prayer in their liturgy. The book 

used for the service was called "book

of common prayer".

One of our top purposes is to prayer.

I wonder outside of the church on

Sunday's how many people actually

do prayer. When someone is in need

of prayer people do pray which is a

good thing. Prayer should be something

we should do everyday and a lot of it.

We can pray while doing other things.

I expect God wants us to do so during

those times. He wants communication

with his children.

I am not one that does a great job of

praying either. We all can do a better

job of it. I am amazed he gives me

words to say. On the other hand maybe

we pray more than we realize which is

a good thing as well.

Whatever the case remember to take

sometime to pray. At least say hello

to God. First thing in the morning I

expect is good. When you have a break

or comes to your mind let God know

your still there for him. God is always

available to us. Amen!

Make It Difficult To Walk

I know there are dedicated walkers
and runners but the rain certainly
makes it harder to do so.

A light rain is fine in my book

that hard rain I will avoid. I have

a good rain jacket but the hard

rain really soaks it for sure.

I have to say I have walked in

hard rain but after starting the

light. I guess can't really avoid

at that point. I just keep on going.

I figure to stay in shape have to

walk everyday or at least three or

four times a week.

It has only been a few days of 

rain but we have three inches 

in September now. See what 

the month ends with. October

is a good month of rain. I will

have to schedule my walks

carefully for sure.   

Before the rains

Sunday afternoon I went out for a 

walk on the Gig Harbor  waterfront. 

This happened before the rain. At

least the first half of the walk.

Downtown there is a nice Pizza 

place next to a deli. I was told

the pizza is a bit expensive however 

looks good as I saw a woman devour

the pizza. I figure as we are all unique

in our ways how we eat can be to.

I went further going out on a dock. I

went out to the end of dock to see

a better view of the house I grew up in.

This was a look toward the dock from 

Skansie Park. Often go by the park when

walking.

At my walk continuing I saw a couple

coming to the end of their walk. We

had seen each other before. During 

our conversation found out he had

my mother for German. He told me 

she was a really good teacher.  We

said our good byes and see next time.

On my return to my car I decided  to stop

at the deli next to Pizza place I had told

you about. The cashier asked if I want to 

eat it there or take with me. I told her I 

better take it before it rains. It didn't work

out that because it rained when I left. I

was glad I had my best raincoat since I

got wet anyway. 

A good time walking on the waterfront as 

usual. Look forward to my next time and

see who I meet. 

Hearing Another Story

This morning I went to a men's

breakfast. I heard about another

story.

It doesn't mean better or worse

than mine. Means we all have a

story that has tragedy and joy

in it too.

We are all together and it is good

to know though are stories are

different and unique as much as

we are at the same time we can

understand. We can always take

away what we hear. Amen!

Always Good To Hear

I heard yesterday my angiogram is
going to take place in October. I
should know the date when it will
happen today.

A friend from high school said I

have a lot to give still and how 

many peoples lives I have touched

already.  It is always good to hear

such words.

Everything goes well my purpose

will not end too soon. It is important

to touch others whether small or

large. We all need something on

this side of heaven. Amen!

Forgiveness Not Always Easy

I am sure you are like most everyone
else forgiving someone is not easy to
do. I would say a lot of the time. The
reason Jesus Christ ask us to forgive
our neighbors and enemies too.

Someone last evening got on my 

case  because I didn't take anything

to our home group meeting as far

as food goes. For one thing there

is always enough food and I had 

planned to but  I forgot to get

something to pickup though it

was not my intention and I wasn't

going to go back to the store or

stop on the way to the group.

It isn't like I don't take something

very often and she even pointed

out it was the second time I didn't

bring something. 

I told her I had intended to bring

something but forgot when I was

at the store. She said that was in

excuse and never to do it again.

I told her often other people bring

the same thing as I do and I am 

tired of it as well. She says there

is a list which people put what 

they are bringing in an email.

I told her I look at that list and

I put what I am bringing but

someone always finds a way

to bring the same thing as I do.

Fortunately this time I would 

have been ok if I had gotten

at the store what I wanted to 

do.

Yes I have forgiven her, but

she needs to know my story.

Anyway, I won't go any further

except please forgive others

even when they don't know

your story or think it is an 

excuse. OK!

How are life purpose goes

Our life purpose goes one day
at a time. Whatever we do there
is no other way is a day at a time.

God has given us a number of

gifts and talents. Some of them

are used regularly while others

when needed.

The question is which are used

regular and when the others are

when needed. This is something

for each of us to figure out. Amen!

Has Fall Arrived

I wondered since we had such a hot summer
whether fall would arrive on time or later. I
have to say about right on time.

Saturday and Sunday here in Gig Harbor,

Washington we had a good amount of rain.

Almost two inches. Saturday's rain happened

in the morning. On Sunday had rain in the

morning to, however, got a good down pour

in early afternoon. I probably should have

stayed in the coffee shop for a few extra

minutes, however, walking to my car which

didn't take long I got soaken wet. I took off

my clothes when I got home. 

I put on the television to watch the Seahawks

play football. It wasn't raining there at the

time. In fact, the sun was out a little bit.

We often have different weather patterns

than Seattle. It may have helped the Seahawks

if they had rain at the same time as we did

as they lost in overtime.

I have to admit though I did fall asleep at 

the beginning of the game. So maybe I 

was the one who kept them from winning.

lol.  They scored most of their points while

I was asleep. Wouldn't you know it.

Looking at my weather app this week though

looks more toward summer than fall as the

temperatures are to be in the 70s. Have to 

see when the rain returns. Not expected 

this week.

Wherever you are at I hope the weather is

nice for you. Also, your health. God bless

you. 

Looking at changes

As you know I have been posting
mostly about our life purpose. I
think for now it has run its course
though on occasion when something
comes to mind I will post it.

As you can see the name of the
site is herb's look at life and sport
so going to post more on what is
going on in life in mine or what
comes to mind to me. Of course,
purpose has important part of life
but not the only thing.

If there is something you like me

to post about please send me a

comment and I will do so. I

appreciate all you who follow

me whether often or on occasion.

Let your friends know. OK

I appreciate it and wish you all

many blessings. Until next time.

Amen!

Top Events Of Our Lives

Another way to look at our purpose
is to look at our top events in our lives.

We can think or write down the top

ten or even top twenty-five if we 

have that many.

We can look to at those we consider

our friends and how many were at

those events as well.

These events along with those 

friends we can think about being

a major part of our life purpose.

Next time we see the friends we

can talk about the events we

have shared together. Look

forward to more in the future. 

New People

I find it good to meet new

people. I know not everyone

feels the same.  Another

reason we are all different.

I find it interesting meeting

people for their stories. Some

times it is what I see when I 

meet them. 

On Tuesday I met a woman 

who had a book about bees.

Found out she is learning 

about them since she has 

bees of her own. It isn't her

job as she is a pharmacist.

She lives on the Key Peninsula

with five acres.

I spoke with a young man as

well. I thought he lived in the

same apartment complex as 

I do. He is looking for a new

job in the tech world.

Talking with new people I 

never know I will see them

again. I feel it is good to 

leave a good impression

but never know.

My news about my heart

I have to say my purpose is what I have
to live on since my heart is not in good
shape. Most likely I will have a fibulator
put in but have to see.

Though my heart isn't so good at least

it is pumping alright. My mother lived

to almost one hundred without a good

heart.

Having a purpose really helps when

your health isn't what it should or want

it to be. God's plan is in order and that

is what I am living on. Amen!

Flash Before Your Eyes

I am sorry for the last several days.
I went in ER at local hospital for
chest pains on Friday afternoon.
I stayed until Sunday afternoon.
They did a lot of tests and then
sent me home.

I failed a stress test. Likely I will

have to go back in hospital for a

procedure. I have a couple different

issues with my heart. I have an 

appointment with my cardiologist

already scheduled today so see what

she has to see.

It is amazing how life flashes when 

you think the possibility of dying. 

I told God I am ready to go, however,

I believe there is more of a purpose 

left for me.  We will see just like for

the rest of us. Amen!

Love of Poetry

 

I believe a lot in poetry. I have seen

some great poetry in my life. Years

back I wrote poetry on a regular basis

but not a lot in recent years so I would 

say I lost the touch. I do hope to write

some in the future. Please be kind

when I do. 

My cousin Jennifer is really good 

at poetry. I need to read more of 

her stuff so I can get tips. The 

same goes for other poets. Back

in February on Groundhogs Day 

she wrote a poem about my dad, 

her Uncle. It happens to be his 

birthday to. I remember when 

my brothers and I found out 

he was born on February 2

we laughed out loud that day. 

I can't really remember how 

old I was at the time. 

Sometimes it is hard too 

remember some things. I 

have memories knowing

I knew them but really 

what happened isn't in 

my data base called the

brain.

It is amazing to think it 

is September already 

and summer is about

to be over. It is has 

been a hotter summer 

in Western Washington 

then ever before so

 the summer could 

last longer. The great

part we will find out 

won't we. I think school 

should start in late 

September and go 

into the second half 

of June. The weather 

though in June has 

become better than

what it was when I 

was a kid. A lot 

depends on activities

among other things 

in the summer to think 

about to. The Puyallup 

Fair is going on right

now so must have 

good draw happening. 

With Covid coming back

and needing to wear a 

mask in large crowds

outdoors will people 

really come or stay away.

Look  forward to the details.

 

Passion Equals Purpose

I am sure I recently mention this
recently, however, when something
comes to my mind I figure to still
pass it on.

Recently several people I follow

on Instagram decided to get out

of the rat race (more them than 

me saying so). 

The most recent said she had

been living on the East Coast,

then moved to Colorado and

now Hawaii since her job

became remote.

Now she has made her on line

business official and moving

out of the tech world. A lot

of tech people have done  that

most recently.

My nephew Ian I expect will

do so eventually though he 

enjoys the work he is doing

in tech right now. 

When you are like these 

people who have to be

smart for one thing and

do make pretty good pay

check at some point they

will move into their real

passion.

This is where I say passion

is your purpose. Without 

passion can't really do your

purpose. 

Most jobs these days don't

have pensions in the same

way they used too. Most 

have a 401k or IRA that

works in place of the pension.

This means to you can switch

and have a job where you have

your passion and purpose in it

and still continue on a 401k

or IRA.

You still looking out for your

purpose it lies in what your

passionate about. It doesn't

necessarily you have to get

a job in what your passionate

about because you can do

so outside the job as well.

It helps though.  lol

Goodness and Mercy

When growing up I went to church
most Sunday's that is. It wasn't part
of my daily life back then like it is
now. I do remember some songs
and scripture readings from back in
the day.

One verse I remember was "surely

goodness and mercy will follow me

all the days of my life".  It is verse

six of the well known Psalm 23.

Every Sunday a Psalm would be

said by the congregation. I am 

sure I heard these words at least

once a year.

I am bringing this verse up now

thinking we can use it as part of

our life purpose. We can show

goodness and mercy to others.

We don't see a lot of it in the 

world these days especially 

in the last year. Amen !

Let Love Reign Even When Disagree

It is sad what is going on in the
world with the pandemic, however,
worse is how people are allowing
disagreements and separate opinions
to break up their families and
friendships.

I know many feel giving their

opinions to others is for the love

of those people. Then why break

up if that is the case over the 

difference of opinion.

We do have the freedom to share

our opinion with others here in

USA anyway but we must do so

in a loving way.

It is the same way with freedom

of speech. I have a right to say

what I want but I must do it in

a way not to offend others. 

Obviously there will be some

who will be offended by not

agreeing with what your saying

however we must do our best.

Masks or No Masks

I know everyone has an opinion on
wearing a mask or not. Here in
Washington state they are mandating
masks be worn inside and outside
for large gatherings.

The mandate is regardless if you

have had the vaccine shot or not.

They say that 95% of the patients

in hospitals in Washington state

for covid-19  haven't had the shot.

If that  is true why have a mandate

of wearing a mask. 

Why I say that isn't the point to

have people get the vaccine shot.

If they mandated to wear a mask

whether you have had the shot or

not. What point would it have for

those who don't want to take the

shot.  They have to wear the mask

regardless. Of course, the point of

getting the vaccine is to cut down

the cases of patients in the hospital.

The local daily paper said one of

the local hospitals in the area were

giving shots outside for anyone who

wanted it. Over the period of six

hours they only gave out four shots.

Not very effective I say. 

So again why have the mandate of

wearing a mask that might or might

not protect you. I prefer hearing from

a health provider I know than what

I am told over the media. Also, I 

am not sure I believe the politicians or

better the democrats. 

Anyway that is my thoughts on the

subject for now. Stay safe ok!

Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend is celebrated in 

USA and Canada right now. I 

understand other countries often do in  May

In some respects is the end of summer. 

In Puyallup which is small distance from 

where I live is the Washington State Fair. 

So something for the locals to do along

with visitors.

This means beginning of school to. 

Back to normal routine if there is 

anything normal now.

I saw a woman I know at grocery 

store as she and her husband were 

heading for Eastern Washington. I 

asked her when her husband would

 retire. She said that he just sold the

 business so now. I said going to be

 an adjustment. Yes she replied.  

Time for them to have a new 

purpose. It happens to many of us.

With summer coming to a close time 

to get back to the routine. Hopefully 

can learn more purposes to. Enjoy

 your weekend.

Why A Life Purpose

  

I am sure there are many who may

wonder why have a purpose in my

life?

Why not is what I may say. Does

give us a reason to live here besides

living until we die. Is that how you

want to live. In my mind that means

no hope.

We are all created unique and with

a purpose. We can see identical twins

who look like but even with them 

they are unique in character and 

talents.

You can see twins in professional

sports. They may even play the 

same sport,  however, often one

is a lot better than the other. I find 

it amazing how scouts or coaches

knows one is better than the other 

especially playing the same position.

The best people are those who can 

see our unique purpose and talents. 

It isn't as though they are better 

than anyone else but sees us better 

that is all. If we have parents who 

see us as unique we are in a good

place. When you have siblings and 

the parents can see the uniqueness 

in each one it is a great thing too. 

Use your uniqueness to help 

everyone else who is unique

as well. I wonder how better 

the world we would  embrace 

the uniqueness in each other. 

Amen!