“There are more things in heaven and heart than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” -Hamlet I’m thinking about adding Vitamin C infusions into my healing mix activities. Two of my oncologists think it’s ridiculous. One of them thinks it doesn’t do harm, so why not? Jaimie is cautious, but thinks I should do it if I want to. And me, I’m not totally sure what to do. These Vitamin C infusions aren’t just about eating some extra oranges. These are incredibly high does given right

I did a bit of trolling over the weekend. I guess it technically wasn’t trolling. I was simply stating facts. But still, I engaged in an online political tete a tete that made me feel exhilarated and a little dirty at the same time. Here’s what happened. Someone I’m friends with on Facebook but have no idea how I know them shared that viral video of Nancy Pelosi slurring her speech. “Watch this. She’s on camera drunk.” That was her comment on the video. Others started chiming

Today's blog is part of a two part series. If you missed yesterday's, read it here before you continue: https://www.davidleenelson.com/single-post/2019/05/27/Jesus-on-the-Boat-Part-1 ____________________ A storm is a pretty obvious metaphor. If I was writing this story or seeing it in a show, I might even roll my eyes a little. “Really, a storm? Could we be more on the nose about it?” But storms happen. There isn’t a life on this earth that’s going to escape them. I believe w

I was trying to meditate yesterday morning, but for some reason, I couldn’t. The way I normally like to meditate is by clearing my mind and letting go of as many thoughts as possible. But my brain was going a mile a minute. I had not felt great the night before. I was tired and a little achy. I had wanted to spend my Saturday night out having fun, but a coughing fit had zapped my energy. So instead I took my walk, ordered Pita House, and decided to relax. Which is fine, but r

Last night I had the privilege of seeing Jaimie play Juliet. I’m not going to go full review of the production, but it was a great night in the park. I will say that Jaimie was incredible. So vibrant and in love. So human and believable. Her monologue in the bedroom deciding whether or not to go through with taking the poison was dramatic and vulnerable and terrifying and brave. I’m so glad I got to go and if you’re in Greenville through June 16th you should made it down to F

The other day, I asked my students a horrible question. I asked them what their plans were for the summer. They all ticked off things like they have been mindlessly trained to do. As they each eagerly told me of their trips and jobs and outings, it struck me as sad that we were wasting the present moment talking about things that may or may not come. As many of my dear readers know I am in the middle of listening to a book by Eckhart Tolle called The New Earth. I recommend it

About a year ago, I opened a new business checking account. I went to the bank right across the street from my apartment for two reasons: 1. It’s right across the street from my apartment and 2. It’s a small, regional bank, not yet big enough to be the root of society’s problems. I remember having kind of a busy day. I had a phone meeting. Jaimie had been working and rehearsing so we were going to spend a few minutes over lunch together. Since this was a small bank and no on

I have one goal this summer. To break 90. That’s right. I’m talking about golf. Now before you roll your eyes, write me off, and brand me as an elite- please keep in mind that I am talking about the public course near my parents' house where nine holes of golf is roughly the same price as a Four Piece Finger Meal from Zaxby’s. Full disclosure- due to my current breathing situation, we do have to take a cart. So throw on a cookie and a couple of boneless wings and that gets yo

There’s a section in my play, Stages: The outpouring of support was unbelievable. People were sending me thoughts and prayers and vibes. Telling me if I needed anything not to hesitate to ask. I wanted to take them up on it but for totally random things: “Hey could I get a ride?” “To chemo??” “No, to the movies.” It was unbelievable the things people were offering. Their houses for vacation. The services of their parents. Not that people aren’t not incredible now. No one’s li

I’ve never liked accepting my own limitations. I always thought limitations were something to break out of. To free yourself from. Like the slogan of some Planet Fitness rip off: Your Limitations are NOT Accepted Here. Join Today for $45 a Month! Usually I have to have my limitations thrust upon me. Which is exactly what is happening now. I live in a third floor walk up. At first I loved it- no one above us making noise- my balcony looked out over the tree tops. It was $12 a