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Struggling hard with my words lately. That’s usually a sign that they’re going to come out all at once. Some times that’s good. Most of the time actually. Hopefully they’ll spill over onto this space. Stay tuned…

I was a pretty fly rapper back in the day. Check out my moves and be jealous!

http://youtu.be/x0JYjfdZdkw

It’s been a while… Sorry about that. I always intend to write more than I do but I never seem to do it. Through the years I have come to the conclusion that sparse few people care to read what I have to say. My darling Mother will read this and argue the point in her sweet fashion, but it’s true. Perhaps it’s because the only time my writing is any good is when I do it with passion. When I write about something which I feel strongly, my words flow together as if inspired from another brain.

When I turned 40 last year, something happened. As if a light switch was thrown in my head. I suddenly cared less whether people like me or not. I now don’t care if my words fall on deaf ears and I realize that I’m about halfway done with my time on this Earth (if I’m lucky enough to live to 80). My point in mentioning this is when I do get motivated enough to write again, it will be from a different place mentally. A better place for me. A place more likely to inspire the passion required for me to write words that capture the reader. Or… You might be looking at this post for a while…

I’m totally digging Instagram and you may notice the photos on the right of the page now. All those photos are taken with my iPhone4 and edited right on the phone. Feel free to look at them or click on the Instagram on Webstagram link to see my whole collection of photos. It’s hard to believe, but even these photos were taken using only my phone and a macro lens-

It’s been a lot of fun for me and I hope you enjoy them!

To learn more about the Instagram app, you can go here: http://instagr.am/

Sophia, our little 3 legged doggie will make some funny noises while her Brother and Sister play rough. Here’s what it sounds like: http://youtu.be/plF6LTk5gnA

Have a listen at the regular goings on at our house put to music. That’s me singing with the help of Autotune. http://khu.sh/usersong_4e1f5caeaa978

Buddy Joins The Myrick Family!

The old adage about lying with dogs (and picking up fleas) is probably true if the dogs you lie with are unkempt. But this weekend we have fostered a great little doggie named Buddy. As always with these types of things, I learned something.

Buddy was neglected by his former owner. He was chained up in horrible conditions and basically left to starve and thirst. When it rained, his makeshift house would flood. He had zero human interaction for long periods of time. In short, Buddy had it rough.

Dogs are tough. They really are. Buddy is no exception. But he showed me once again that dogs have an overwhelming ability to overcome their surroundings and their past. He is so loving and so eager to please that I have no doubt he will make someone a fine dog. And while he does have a little emotional baggage, I have every confidence he’ll eventually get over it. So it begs the question – Why can’t we be more like dogs?

I spent last night on a pillow on the back porch hanging with Buddy. I did it because I figured he’s spent enough of his life alone. But in trying to comfort him I found my own comfort. A renewal of sorts. A realization of some of my own shortcomings. For example – if Buddy, a neglected dog, can act so normal and be so loving, then why can’t we as people overcome lesser wrongs done to us? Why do we wear our past as a shield? When is it okay to drop our baggage and move on?

The answer is simple – when you trust someone again. Unlike Buddy, we’re not as trusting by nature. We like to carry things with us into the next relationship. Buddy still has some of that baggage, but he’s only been with us one night. Given time, he’ll forget a lot of the bad and focus on now. He’ll be better for it. So why can’t we do the same?

For the record, I didn’t get a single flea from my night spent with Buddy. In fact, we’ve moved into the kitchen tonight and plan to spend the night on the floor again. Maybe he’ll teach me something else…

Welcome to the brand new MichaelMyrick.org! I hope you like it!

Lola And Sophia Playing – A 1920′s Blockbuster!