I’m thankful that this prompt is couched in the present tense. It allows me to avoid a chapters-long expedition into my historical failings and the needed corrective actions. You know a boring tally of, ” and then I did…” along with empathetic descriptions of my corrective behavior over the years. That’s a load off my mind!
Also, being couched this way, I can avoid a discussion of paternal or maternal influences on my behavior patterns. That’s a relief!
But it doesn’t exclude the should or would type of ruminations. Darn. This opens up the epistemological variants and alternatives.
Or am I just overthinking this?
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Yes. We are pretty much stuck with the destination reached by “life’s labyrinth of error” (Goethe). I think the only sane thing is to make the best of it. I think you do that.
We don’t have much choice do we?
I think so. I’ve known people who couldn’t do that. Things didn’t go well for them.
I’ve known those folks, too. No accommodation. No surrender. It goes OK until you hit a dangerous snag or fall.
Yep. Sad to watch…
Is it me, or did you cleverly avoid the question?
Crystal! You imply that I prevaricated? Who me?
Ha!!! Now I see where Sabrina gets it from.