Wednesday, December 31, 2014

"I Don't Need No..." (One More Time...)




Steenkin' New Year's Resolutions...

Happy New Year to all of you...

I can't believe that 
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 

2014
is gone.



Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'...

Into the future...


What is it about the past that we each remember so?

Are the memories of good and wonderful things?

... or do we remain haunted by what went amiss?

... things that just didn't turn out the way we wanted?
Is there some form of 'Pre-destination' 
that we follow through Life???

Or, are our Lives and our ultimate ends/destinations 
more determined by Karma??

Are the events that we experience directly related
to how we have lived our lives and treated others?

Is there really a difference between the two?



I wonder why I selected 'Calvin and Hobbes'cartoons for a post that asks rather serious questions?

What makes a good cartoon be a 'good cartoon?'

I always have enjoyed the messages from comic strips like 'Calvin and Hobbes,' or 'The Far Side'...  Some of the creators of such strips have such a wonderful insight into the  psyches of our souls, it seems. They seem to capture those fleeting moments and thoughts that we have all experienced...

A counselor that I was seeing after the death of my Dad and during my divorce suggested that I hide a great deal of hurt and pain behind humor... I do suppose that there is a great deal of truth to such a statement.


I fear that my direction has been determined

by the method indicated in the cartoon above...

... that I have just let things happen and I've drifted along with the flow.

Like clouds in the sky...

Like a limb in the river...

Like a fart in a whirl wind...

In 2015, I would like to be more direct in what I desire for the rest of my Life.

I will be more pro-active.

I need to get out and see my friends...

I will take some of my own  advice that I talked about at the 
commencement address I gave in December, 2012...
__________

2014 was a great deal like the beginning of the 'Tale of Two Cities'...

"It was the best of times... it was the worst of times..."

My friend, Scooter died...

I made a trip out West to scatter his ashes as per his request.

I didn't have a choice... he was my friend.

In April of 2014, I received the 
College of Business 'Bell South' Award for being the 
Outstanding Professor in the College of Business.

In November of 2014, I was told by the same people that 
congratulated me for receiving the teaching award... 

that I was no longer needed.

In the next few months, I will decide what
changes I am going to allow to happen in my life career-wise.

I did NOT like...

I did NOT appreciate...

the manner in which this was handled by the administration.

Having said that, I am going to be pro-active on when I leave.

It is possible that I could be teaching at

a different university in the Fall...

I would be open to that.


I have had health issues.

It's not like I haven't seen them coming,

I hadn't felt well for some time.

I've had conflicting diagnoses... 

I have finally crossed paths with a doctor with whom 

I have great confidence.  We will see what progresses.


There are going to be some great changes in my Life over the next 12 months.

In so many ways...

In so many areas...


So...

What are your goals, desires, aims for

the upcoming

2015?
I love these guys...

Happy New Year!!!

~shoes~
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26 comments:

  1. Wine and WordsDecember 31, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Happy New Year Shoes! Hope it's a really great one. You deserve it friend. And don't let those pompous university assholes get you down. Take your talents elsewhere. Appreciation can be found in those who understand value...and YOU are valued!

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    1. Red ShoesDecember 31, 2014 at 4:45 PM

      Hello, Annie... Happy New Year to you, dear... I've been thinking about you... how are you? How is Life?? We need to talk soon!!!

      *huggles*

      ~shoes~

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  2. stephen HayesDecember 31, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    In 2015 I'm going to try and be more decisive. I think that's what I want. I'm not sure.

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    1. Red ShoesDecember 31, 2014 at 4:49 PM

      Happy New Year to you, Stephen Hayes!!!

      I need to be more decisive, but I can't seem to make up my mind about that... hhmmm...

      I look forward to reading your blog in the year to come!!

      ~shes~

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  3. Nancy/BLissed-Out GrandmaDecember 31, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Happy New Year, Shoes. I intend to spend less time escaping into computer games and more time figuring out what might be more fulfilling activities. I'm told I need to be silent and listen to...my own thoughts, the universe, etc. Anything but computer games.

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    1. Red ShoesDecember 31, 2014 at 5:40 PM

      Hi there, Blissed Nancy... I have a project that I have been contemplating... this may be the year to go for it... to make it happen...

      Retirement is looming/pending!!

      Happy New Year to you...

      ~shoes~

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  4. Blue GrumpsterDecember 31, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    Mmm are the events that we experience directly related to how we have lived our lives and treated others? I hope so, Shoes, but I'm not convinced.... yet.

    Just stopping by to wish you a Happy New Year. Plus I miss your visits, which is a god thing, right? Bottoms up - just make sure you know which ones. ;)

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    1. Red ShoesDecember 31, 2014 at 5:53 PM

      Hello, my dear friend, Grumpster...

      By now, it should be New Year's Day in Holland...

      No... my not visiting isn't a good thing... I've just been remiss... I am going to correct that!!

      Best Wishes for the year to come!!!

      ~shoes~

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    2. Blue GrumpsterJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:47 AM

      Don't worry about it, Shoes. Just make sure you find that happy face again. Your name isn't Captain Blue Shoe, remember? ;)

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    3. Red ShoesJanuary 4, 2015 at 10:32 PM

      Hi there my friend... you are perzactly right...it is NOT Captain Blue Shoes!!!

      It's all going to be good... I am confident...

      :o)

      ~shoes~

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    4. Red ShoesFebruary 10, 2015 at 8:44 PM

      Roger that!!!!!

      ~shoes~

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  5. stephanie claraDecember 31, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    Not all bad things come to harm...
    who knows what good things will come from what seems bad now...

    Have a good 2015, Shoes, one day at the time.


    stephanie

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    1. Red ShoesDecember 31, 2014 at 5:35 PM

      Happy New Year, Stephanie... is it New Year's Day in your part of the world yet?? What is it? Seven hours?? If that is the case, then it should be!!

      One day at a time... you bet... :o)

      Best Wishes for the year to come...

      ~shoes~

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  6. Kalei's Best FriendDecember 31, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    Calvin is a wise dude.. He says what some of us may think or may not have the courage to say.. As far as hiding hurt thru humor.. there's nothing wrong w/that.. after all u have to be pretty smart to do that and the fact that you're aware of it.

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    1. Red ShoesJanuary 4, 2015 at 8:43 PM

      Hi there, Chris... Happy New Year...

      Calvin IS a wise dude... I was so sad when he ended that comic strip.

      What are your resolutions for this year? Or do you do that??

      ~shoes~

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  7. Jules January 1, 2015 at 5:10 AM

    What a fantastic post, Shoes. You are a brilliant man.
    "Like a fart in a whirlwind!" Ha!
    This New Year resolution is hard isn't it. I always start with determination, goals, I will do's...for about 3 weeks and then, well, sometimes you just need to let go and wing it, dontcha?! My advice is this: If you really, REALLY want to do or change something then focuson just that. One thing. One thing at a time cos as humans we are good at piling on the pressure and wondering why we failed. Don't beat yourself up and stay true to who you are. Oh, and go take some photos ;)
    Happy New Year, Shoes. I think you're fab! X

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    1. Red ShoesJanuary 4, 2015 at 9:17 PM

      Hi there, Ms Jules... Happy New Year...

      I wish I knew where I got the expression, 'fart in a whirl wind'...

      I wonder if there is such a thing as a 'farting whirling dervish??'

      I have an idea for some photos... I have something I want to do... it appears that I may have a great deal of free time on my hands soon...

      Thank you for your kindest comments...

      Always...

      ~shoes~

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    2. Jules January 6, 2015 at 6:03 AM

      From this moment on, there is such a thing as a 'farting whirling dervish' Brilliant. Just brilliant.

      here's to capturing, magical photographic memories! Camera and...ACTION!

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  8. Cocaine PrincessJanuary 1, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Happy New Year, Shoes!

    Love this post and I like how you made mention of The Far Side-- that kind of humor always comic cracks me up!


    I know it's been quite a year for you and here's to a successful and positive 2015 for each and everyone of us.

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    1. Red ShoesJanuary 4, 2015 at 9:45 PM

      Happy New Year, dear Princess...

      I LOVE Calvin and Hobbes... and The Far Side... I love how off-the-wall they were...

      Thank you for the well wishes... this is going to be an interesting year for me... for all of us...

      I trust that 2015 will be everything you desire as well!!

      ~shoes~

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  9. LindaJanuary 1, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    Hi Shoes....
    Saw your comment over at Blue's place....and....
    Thought I would check you out!
    Nice place you got here....
    Hope 2015 is all you wish for....
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. Red ShoesJanuary 4, 2015 at 10:13 PM

      Hi, Linda... thank you for stopping by... and your kind words!!

      Happy New Year to you as well!!!

      As for Blue, he is just the Bees' Knees... a really wonderful fellow...

      I will head over to check out your blog as well...

      ~shoes~

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  10. Steven CainJanuary 1, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    Happy New Year brother. Hang tough. In a similar boat myself.

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    1. SimplicityJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:33 PM

      I feel much the same..so much potential this year. Big decisions on the horizon. I need something major to change..some gigantic shift even.

      But without a doubt I wish you the absolute best. Take care of you. :)

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    2. Red ShoesJanuary 4, 2015 at 9:50 PM

      Hi there, Steven... thank you!!

      Life can be Hell sometimes... but all in all, it's still great!!!

      We... you and I.. are going to be fine...

      Happy New Year!!

      ~shoes~

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    3. Red ShoesJanuary 4, 2015 at 9:57 PM

      Happy New Year, Simplicity!!

      Scary? Yes!!

      But sometimes we just have to take some chances... no??

      How have you been???

      Best wishes for the Year ahead!!!

      ~shoes~

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