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Oh That Guy

December 31, 2023December 31, 2011 by Darryl Duke

“I used to be the guy who asked. ‘Where do you want to go next?’ when out late drinking. Now I’m the guy who asks his wife. ‘Are we going home soon?’ when out past nine.”

The God Of Humor

May 2, 2023December 30, 2011 by Darryl Duke

“I believe that whatever may have created life and the universe must want us to be able to laugh at ourselves. Some of the stuff that’s happened to me over the years can only be explained by a creator with a sense of humor.”

I’m So Misunderstood

August 19, 2013December 24, 2011 by Darryl Duke

Sadly, sometimes my open and friendly manner can be misunderstood, and on some occasions even unwanted. Thankfully though, a lot of people do like my behavior and many of them respond in kind. I realize we live in a word where fears and insecurity can make people more reserved in their attempts to connect with … Read more

I Need To Remember This

January 22, 2017December 23, 2011 by Darryl Duke

“I find that I’m much happier not being mad at someone or about something, than I am being mad at someone or about something. Now all I have to do is to remember this when I am mad at someone or about something.”

A Smile To Remember

April 4, 2021November 24, 2011 by Darryl Duke

“We all have memories that are good, and some that are not so good. But if we focus on the ones that make us smile, it’s easier to forget the ones that don’t.”

Being All Right Even When Things Aren’t

September 8, 2024November 19, 2011 by Darryl Duke

I was asked recently how I can say “I believe everything will be all right even when it’s not,” when for some people, like those who have experienced great tragedies in life, for example, things may never be all right again. The reason for the question had to do with an older post I wrote … Read more