In the midst of mine enemies, I eat a hearty meal. In the stress of the most difficult situation, I am able to laugh with few worries. In situations that would demand a scream of pain, I thank God that He is glorified with my voice rather than a shout of despair. He is faithful. […]
Rather than edit the previous blog, it seemed fitting to post a response. Of the many reasons I blog, the main one is that it allows me to reflect back on moments in time where the blog took place. It might surprise you how often I go back to revisit old blog postings from the […]
Wake up, Plaat. There are times where I’ve come to harsh realizations in this life, that have shocked and appalled me. Often, these moments do little other than cause me immense amounts of inner pain, as conclusions are forcefully rammed down my throat about the cruel reality we see on this earth. I’ve often hoped […]
“Aaron, be where you are.” This was the advice I received from my older brother; counseling me on my current frustration with where I was in life. as nothing seemed to be going the way I had anticipated, with the conclusions I had hoped for being quite far from ever happening. At the time, I […]
Interesting times often call for difficult topics to write about. Concerning the next topic (or twenty) I can’t quite say I have an agenda or destination for where I’d like them to go. Let’s take a stroll. After a very thought provoking conversation, last night, I’ve realized just how much my mind has shifted and […]
“Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t how […]
Those who know me well, know I am an avid fan of the movie Fight Club. I’ve read the books, memorized the movie, etc. You get the point. Recently, I was watching it and came across an interesting revelation that hit home for me, concerning my relationship with the Creator. The scene is Lou’s Tavern. […]
No quotes. As I traverse the complicated maze of life, I’ve recently become fairly overwhelmed with a truckload of thought. All of which, of course, desires some sort of attention and/or conclusion. Life has not been pleasant for me. And I have to admit, it is often very difficult to fight the day-to-day battles. December […]
Scattered thoughts running through my mind. Nobody ever said they had to be organized. If I were to start at my front-of-mind awareness, I’d begin by saying that I’m very excited for the upcoming fight with my brother, Mark. As brothers, we have always been very competitive against each other. It feels great to finally […]
Well, I’m very well aware that much of my writing is often superfluous and difficult to comprehend or mentally follow. Whether it’s the side effect of constantly-running mind or the fact that my parents were very insistent the Plaat children learned to write/type well at a young age, is irrelevant. However, this is one blog […]