Ernie

Aurora Borealis in South Central Texas.

Journal entry page one. Democrats today Entrenched veteran leaders cast judgment on new rising voices. Speaking boldly, unafraid to confront opposition. With intentions to disrupt comfort of the status quo. Existing establishment question the wisdom of defiance. Old guard urging appeasement, unity, and soft-spoken diplomacy.

Emerging leaders refusing quiet conformity. Shining light on manipulation long cloaked in civility. Exposing how fear and prejudice have been wielded to control and divide. Their call to rebellion. Call for truth. Call for courage in the face of complacent power.

Democrats today -
November 5, 2025.

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Journal entry. October 19, 2025 Sitting on balcony - iron bars obstructing full impact of the beauty of nature in valley below. Cool breeze whistling through the trees. Inner gaze honed in on treetops swaying as if they’re waving back at me. See only the winds dancing amongst the trees. Lost sight of Balcony bars in the serenity of a peaceful quiet of an early morning view.

Photo of valley below through iron bars on balcony porch.

October 19, 2025

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October 1, 2025 Powerless making a difference in today’s political climate. Despair breeding apathy. Simple truth of power we all hold. How you spend your money is your loudest voice. Every dollar a choice. Every purchase a statement. Support your beliefs. Refuse what goes against them. Act with intention. Move the needle—one decision at a time.

Journal entry for today.

Photo of journal page & fountain pen. Pause and take notice of who’s standing by you. Those supporting you freely, asking for nothing in return. Hold space in your heart for their quiet loyalty. Show your gratitude with the same care and generosity they show you, not out of obligation, but as a natural reflection of your appreciation for all they give.

Pause & take note of who’s standing by you. Those supporting you freely, asking nothing in return. Hold space in your heart for their quiet loyalty. Show your gratitude with the same care & generosity shown to you, not out of obligation, but as a natural reflection of appreciation for all they give.

Picture of journal page with Fountain Pen. August 15, 2025 Today’s viewpoint shaped from a history etched in both joy and strife. With an optimistic lens, I look forward. Setting all aside, seeing today - seeing tomorrow with heart’s gratitude for the many warm glows lighting my path. My faith lies in the kindness of humanity. The path is shorter, more fulfilling, and all the while enriching a soul-filled journey.

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Roll-up Leather Wrap Pen Case, Fountain Pen Holder, Pen Storage with 7 fountain pens.

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Building my collection of Fountain Pens. Nothing quite in even mid range. Pretty much all beginner pens (Pilot, Platinum, & Lamy. Found a good site for buying new & used pens. writelovepens.com

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Journal entry July 16, 2025 Picture today not least bit expected where I was just a couple of years ago. Devoted a ton of time last year to thoughtful solitude, introspection, and mindful awareness. Brought to light how much had slipped past my gratitude. A simple and sometimes multifaceted, richly woven part of what defines me unveiled itself. Also gave me clarity in choosing who truly deserves a place in my world. Having true gratitude for the steady presences I hadn’t fully appreciated. Such a treasure of once silent, overlooked abundance. I’m a rich man!

July 16, 2025 Picture today not least bit expected where I was just a couple of years ago. Devoted a ton of time last year to thoughtful solitude, introspection, and mindful awareness. Brought to light how much had slipped past my gratitude. A simple and sometimes multifaceted, richly woven part of what defines me unveiled itself. Also gave me clarity in choosing who truly deserves a place in my world. Having true gratitude for the steady presences I hadn’t fully appreciated. Such a treasure of once silent, overlooked abundance. I’m a rich man!

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Two forms of energy, egg and sperm. Sperm attaches and the transformation begins. Single cell zygote clings for sustenance using genetic information - evolving in form. Embryo building new essence - unfolding into being. First breath, first cry. The energy now having consciousness. A lifetime building this beacon shining clarity, offering hope, direction, and purpose. All graced by their energy through a lifetime of enlightenment, celebrate the next transformation. This energy lives on forever.

Journal with the five fountain pens used in journal entry.

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Thermodynamics is one of the coolest things that I learn about. Not as cool as quantum mechanics but still wicked cool. 🤯🤯🤯

“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” — Socrates
True wisdom begins with humility. When we admit how little we know, we open ourselves to growth. The Stoic sage questions more than he declares. Certainty blinds; curiosity enlightens.
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Every time we turn our heads the other way when we see the law flouted, when we tolerate what we know to be wrong, when we close our eyes and ears to the corrupt because we are too busy or too frightened, when we fail to speak up and speak out, we strike a blow against freedom, decency, and justice. Robert F. Kennedy

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Journal Entry July 4, 2025 A number of decades of consistent perseverance. Striving to live by examples set before me. Goals of building the future of my family. Passing on legacy of shining a brighter path. Contentment at where they’ve come. Hopeful for better times come soon. Hopeful our lights outshine the darkness.

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July 1, 2025 Journal entry. A man with a cheerful presence. Wrapped in the glow of contentment. Humble and modest - simple and sincere. Absent of any pretense. Pure-hearted and plain spoken. Rich in spirit, not in show. Making a simple plea for today to let that little light grow into many moments of joy. I aspire to live in the spirit of his grateful existence.

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Journal entry. Creating societal chaos. Manipulators preying on fears and insecurities. Tapping into what was the hidden dark side - normalizing implicit biases. Making derision and division acceptable practices. Tapping into inherently unshakable core beliefs. Mal-intentioned targeting with disingenuous motives. Ill gotten political gains most often funded by unscrupulous financial backers. Primarily due to U.S. Supreme Court case— Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Dramatically changed rules around campaign finance and political spending in the United States. Handful of billionaires buying the elections spreading misinformation, and exploiting voters anxiety triggers. Creating cognitive distortions and pushing buttons tapping into emotional insecurities. Shameful where we stand today. Hopeful the general public soon begins boycotting election purchases.

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Cloud images The fore of the front. Sun lighting up the approaching formations. Building anticipation of what’s coming. Distant booms with darkening skies. Winds whistling through announcing the arrival. Fast transition to clouds opening up with heavy downpour. Ease down to slight drizzle. Sun peeking through what remains. Texas 15 minute Rains.

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Journal entry with my Four Fountain Pens with matching ink colors. Variations on indulgences. Different styles having color coordination. Simple devices penning internal musings. Bringing warmth of contentment. Simplicities of diversion.

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“He who is not contented with what he has would not be contented with what he would like to have.” — Socrates.

Gratitude grounds us. Contentment isn’t found in getting more—it’s in appreciating enough. Pause. List 3 things you’re grateful for. That’s where peace begins. #Stoicism #Gratitude

The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free, that your very existence is an act of rebellion.

Similar experience with my recent return to writing with a fountain pen. Thanks for sharing.