Strange Dream # 4386

The strange dreams just keep coming. Many seemingly having nothing to do with anything that I've ever seen or experienced.

Take for example last night ..... A dream materialized where I saw a young child, probably age four or five, get hit by a bus or motorhome. The driver just drove by as I attempted to flag her/him down to stop. Then a few moments later, I was informed that the child was doing well. Even after taking a direct hit. So at least there was a happy ending it seems.

Where the hell does a dream like that come from? It's not something that I think about. Nor have I ever actually seen anyone get struck by a moving automobile. The only remotely related incident that comes to mind is the time as a child, maybe twelve years old, while serving as a crosswalk crossing attendant, a pick-up truck suddenly rounded the corner and came speeding down the street, jumping the curb and missing me by a few feet, But it's not like that memory ever comes up unless old friends and I are talking and laughing about our Catholic school memories. So what generates these images and why?

In My Eyes

Admitedly, I'm not a practicing parent. BUT!!! ..... I really don't get this desire to take dozens and hundreds of pictures of your kids posing in various postures, positions and places. I hate the idea of posing. It's far too overrated. Why not just let your kids frolic about and follow them around, with your camera at the ready, looking for natural shots. Running, jumping, standing, sitting, but at least natural. If I was a parent, which again I'm not, (so what do I know?), that's what I would do. It makes for much more interesting images in my mind. Opens up the possibility for a little mystery as well.

Memories

It's funny how stories from youth suddenly enter your memory after years of being hidden away. And you know at that exact moment that you really ought to write them down because in a few hours, they'll be forgotten again. But then procrastination wins out and all that remains is the vague memory that you had a memory recently .... something from long ago. Happens to me frequently. If I'm ever going to get serious about authoring my memoirs, I need to make note of these things.

Strange Dream # 8037

I had the strangest dream a few nights ago. I was driving along a rural road that I've driven often. I came to a stop sign. My car started moving in reverse. I couldn't stop it. Over the railroad tracks. It began increasing in speed. Still I couldn't shut it off, stop or reverse direction. It was a struggle just to stay in the lane that I was in. I was aware that there was a point not too far away where the road would end and that I'd crash. That's where I suddenly woke up. After a few minutes I returned to sleep and the dream returned. The car was moving even faster this time. Again I woke up before reaching the end of the road. After that I was afraid to close my eyes again. Afraid that the dream would resume one more time and that maybe I'd reach the end of the road.

Someone once told me that if you see yourself pass away in a dream that you would actually pass away at that moment in your sleep. Dreams never seem to reach that point but I sure don't want to test that thought.

That's all there was to the dream. Pretty simple. No other factors involved. Just an out-of-control automobile and a feeling of helplessness. Frightening!!

The Return of Seasonal Yankee Insanity

A glimpse at the Yankees future ..... Saw my first Aaron Judge at bat yesterday. A pitch or two later, an opposite field home run. As if it wasn't impressive enough just seeing him standing at the plate. The result, almost disapointing (said in jest), as I wanted to see him hit it out to center field. There's nothing quite like a majestic blast to center!!

Staycation Day

The best moments of the weekend extending, single vacation day away from work is upon awakening at the normal wake-up time, looking at the clock and realizing that it's perfectly Ok to go right back to sleep. The worst moment ..... discovering that the local lunch place that you've been salivating over and looking forward to visiting, is closed, hopefully to reopn soon as the owners search for a new location, but closed is like closed forever on your day off.

The food frustration continued upon receiving a text message from a co-worker, who also happens to be a great cook, that she brought chicken & dumplings, oh but woe is me, I'm not there. These days, good food is responsible for about 75% of my brain activity.

It's Not Like I Don't Care .....

I do have strong opinions on politics, religion, lifestyle and so many other hot arguable subjects ..... But unless asked, I choose to keep most to myself. It's not like you're going to change anyone's mind by stating your beliefs. It's not proper or right to attempt to change the mind of another person. It only causes friction and resentment. It only serves to close minds if a person is considering a change.

And I don't want to hear how that's not a very positive outlook to have. It's the truth!! Show me one person who has ever sincerely stated: "OH wow!! I've been soooo wrong all of my life. Thank you for opening my eyes. I'm flipping all that I've previously believed to be true in order to match your views."

I Rarely Comment on Politics But ......

With all the name calling and insults going on, the current crop of presidential candidates just does not seem all that presidential. It's much like middle school behavior. Seems like a low point in American political history. At least in my lifetime. It causes one to wonder how the rest of the world can take the U.S. seriously? It's embarrasing at best.