This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending a Rammestein concert at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum; it was their last concert in the United States for their current stadium tour. Joining me at the concert was my oldest child and my older brother. They flew down from Northern California to attend. We had…
Author: Aaron Wilker
Wings of an Angel
This past Friday morning I received a call from my younger sister, very early morning, letting me know that our mother had joined our father and other family members up in heaven. I am so grateful that my mother, a force her whole life, is no longer suffering; sitting in a wheelchair, having to be…
Pool it
There are many things that have been learned throughout my life; this past week I was reminded that networking is a great tool to utilize as well. I have had multiple opportunities in my life because someone that I know or knew had an opportunity that was perfect for me. As I cruise/sail through this…
Frustrations
I am very grateful for the knowledge that I have, knowing that I create my own destiny. I can be frustrated with an inanimate object, like my laptop or the wi-fi that is connected to it, but I know that I cannot use my frustration as an excuse for not doing what I need to…
The Queen Mother
Today Queen Elisabeth of England passed away. She was a force in the Royal family, leading England, (figuratively) she bucked some powers that be in her younger years, at the begininning of her reign. In her later years she showed some compassion. I had a quick video call with my own mother today. She sounded…
Surf’s Up
This past Saturday I had the pleasure of being the captain on my partner’s boat; taking a lifelong friend and his wife as well as another friend and my partner out for a four and a half-hour cruise. It was a beautiful, hot day and the waters were pretty calm. My friend brought a 360…
Things Change
And so has my mother’s health, I think. I had a video call with her this morning and she has not needed oxygen the past couple of days, which is a good thing, I guess. I was able to have a video call with her, this morning. I am grateful that her health seems to…
Giving Life
Today I am donating blood platelettes; a two and half hour process that I do not mind enduring, at least once a month. Unlike whole blood you can donate platelettes every seven days. The last time I donated was two weeks ago. Platelette donation is used to help cancer patients; I don’t know how, but…
Cooking
Back in 2020 when everyone was sequestered my partner stood in our kitchen and decided that it needed to be completely changed. So we ripped down the cupboard, threw away the sink, tore down a wall or two and began the process of rebuilding it. My partner is an excellent contractor and is doing all…
Chug-a Chug-a
One of my favorite books to read as a child was The Little Engine that Could. What a profound story with a great lesson. I am working hard every day to break past any gate, fence or obstacle that I throw in my way of success. It is not always easy and sometimes I need…
Meine Schwestern
Today I am so very grateful for my two sister’s who are in Nicaragua staying with our mother. They arrived there on Friday and spent that day and Saturday with my mom at the hospital in Managua. After having discussions with the medical staff and then a discussion with our mother they went to work…
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Today I am grateful to be alive. Every day that the creator gives to me is a blessing and so I am grateful for each and every one of them.