John asked Fabian how he was and Fabian said.

“I’m just trying to drown out all the noise and then hopefully there’ll be some silence soon.”

I didn’t know Fabian but felt safe interjecting, ” That wasn’t a metaphor for life you offered there? You’re talking about something else?”

Fabian smiled, “I was talking about the airplanes… the airshow.”

John added, “There’ll be lots of silence soon enough.”

Dennis Mantin

I am 15 years sober at the conclusion of this day.

This is a spiritual gift and life continues to be better.

The challenges will never end… I hope.

A little wee bit more time between challenges would be welcome…

There are gifts in the challenges.

Life is Grand!

Dennis Mantin

Wilf, my therapist told me that he has divided our work into 3 stages.

The first dealt with my ‘difficult’ past and has produced understanding and forgiveness.

Th second dealt with the accusations of anger and my willingness to find out if this were indeed true and developing improved ways to communicate and concluded when Wilf said I didn’t need to come to therapy.

The third stage has been the development of strategies and guidelines to be the best parent I can possibly be.

This may be my best ever report card!

Dennis Mantin

Something happened.

That could have had large consequences for me…

But didn’t.

It passed without fanfare.

By luck or the Grace of God!

This changes you.

It is very uplifting and I just want to acknowledge it.

Dennis Mantin

Something happened.

That could have had large consequences for me…

But didn’t.

It passed without any fanfare.

By luck or the grace of God!

This changes everything.

This is very uplifting and I just want to acknowledge it.

Dennis Mantin

I want her to stay.

I want her to be happy.

Maybe just maybe I want her to love me

Not in that predictable carnal way that

is all the vogue.

Maybe I just want to live with someone

that beautiful and see her happy.

Dennis Mantin

Its 3a.m. on a Friday.

It could be worse like across the street where the fire trucks and ambulance flash red.

I’m trying to make it work.

The only obstacle is money.

I’m resolved to not let money decide.

I want her to stay for so many reasons.

Not all of which will be given voice.

Dennis Mantin

The truth struck a chord. The wine it was poured, and the pain with the fear walked away.

The night air was cool for the beauty and fool with their guests sang and danced all the way.

And Love conquers all, but when motors do stall, then who is it the fiddler does pay?

Lessons are learned to all those concerned and the fool lost his nerve; feet of clay.

There’s a moral you know and there’s choices that go and it depends if you listen or say.

The listener got bored and their faith was restored and the night once again turned to day.

Dennis Mantin

It’s hard to sleep with a racing mind. Questions about fate and destiny take their kismet turn and in the final lap just before sunrise does anything near sleep happen.

Cheers to a long day, another sunrise and may God be with us.

Dennis Mantin

I work for a man who is fair and courageous and he seems mostly filled with gratitude and joy.

Before him I worked for a woman who is also fair and although I can’t speak to her courage, she has been mostly a delight to be around, and is succeeding in a male dominated industry.

I have a neighbor, a Russian Chilean who others seem to fear however we seem mostly to smile when we talk.

I have this cat who I rescued at the age of 12 and Gigi seems fearless and is the most wonderful of companions…

I’m seeing a trend here.

I have a daughter who is returning home tonight and I am excited to see her; and she can give me a look that can stop me in my tracks!

Dennis Mantin