1325 THANK GOODNESS FOR SECOND THOUGHT

2015
Whoops!  Looks like my first thought was not my best thought, again!
It seems that this Fixer is not ready to retire as fully, as I'd surmised
What I have retired from is trying to fix that which is broken in others ... unless
Others, asking for guidance, are ready to steer their ships
Out of a fog toward The Cape of Good Hope where all aboard recognize
The need to brainstorm toward change for the better by
Focusing in on positive plans of action aimed at resolving conflicts in
Such a self-disciplined manner as to bring everyone involved safely ashore

What I won't do is dive into the midst of a maelstrom, where
Captain and crew, flailing around, angrily, sink all hope of
Conciliatory conflict resolution by seeking a scapegoat to blame when
Tidal waves of emotion capsize every tug boat that has failed to
Pull dissenting opinions—concerning who is most at fault—to shore

As to fixing the world, well
Guess what I just read in this month's Reader Digest?
An article titled:  The World Is Not Falling Apart
Quoting Steven Pinker and Andrew Mack, co-authors of said article:
"Poverty, crime and violence are down
Freedom and Democracy Are Up"
Suggesting reason to retire attitudes of gloom and doom, reminiscent of
Chicken Little, in favor of relating true tales, concerning
Simple plans of action that served to resolve conflicts in a
Win/win fashion, resulting in a lasting sense of
Mutual respect, which developed, over time, amongst our family of five ...
And once those stories have been posted
There's no telling which series of posts may pop up next?

I mean, who knows when my comfort zone may feel ready to
Expand so naturally as to allow high school stories to
Slide right out of my memory onto your screen and mine ...
And referencing 'readiness for comfort zones to expand'

Reminds me of posts penned last week, which

Have yet to be published for public consumption...
As for now, I'm off to my last appointment with my eye surgeon
Followed by attending an afternoon retirement party, honoring
A dear friend's forty year teaching career
Followed by celebrating Will's birthday at dinner, tonight
Followed by house guests arriving, tomorrow ...
And with that said, I'll end today's train of thought on this upbeat note ...

Ain't life grand—more often than not!