I Wish I Could....Inspire

The purpose of this blog is not only to put my thoughts and opinions out for the world to see, but to inspire others to do the same. I want to get people to read my thoughts and formulate their own. Even if its not the same as mine, its good to think, contemplate and comment. I also hope to show that its okay for people to be who they are. Don't hide what makes you different but to feature it. Its those things that make us different that makes life interesting. Imagine if we were all the same. There would be no need for conversation. No need for entertainment. No need for choices. How dreary would that be? I also want to inspire others to bring up topics are their own. Comment to be something you would like to get my opinion on. I look forward to seeing and reading all your ideas. Love to all.

Burly Bear Chris

I Wish I Could....Travel

I wish I could just pack my bags and travel the world. There are so many places I would love to visit and see. Thanks to the Internet, I have been able to travel vicariously through talking to so many people from so many different countries, but it is not the same. I want to see these places with my own eyes. I want to take a double-decker bus in London. By gondola in the Venice Canals. By train through Germany. By rickshaw in Japan. Or even get in a car and drive across The United States. I simply find it fascinating to see and experience different lands, cultures, foods, customs and traditions. I want to see the rolling green hillsides of Ireland. I want to taste an authentic Swedish Meatball in Sweden. I want to smell the spices of India. If it ever became possible for me to afford such trips, you can bet you sweet patootie, I am going! Where would you go? Love to all.

Burly Bear Chris

I Wish I Could....Protect Everyone I Love

Sometimes I wish I were invincible. Able to cover the ones I love so no harm can come to them. It hurts me so much to see them in pain. In fear. In frustration. I want to shield them and take the pains away from them. But I can not always do that. I am not immortal. I do my best to help others. But I am often left with the feeling I wish I could do more. I often put the needs of others first, and that never bothers me. I never mind the sacrifices because the smile on a loved ones face is far better then anything else. But seeing the pain in their eyes, or hearing the frustration in their voices haunts me. I never want them to hide these feelings from me, for I can sense them anyway. I may look like this worn out umbrella in the end, but I would do it all over again. I will always fight for them. I just wish I could do more. Love to all.

Burly Bear Chris

I Wish I Could....Play Piano

I have always wanted to learn to play the piano. For as long as I can remember, those 88 keys have absolutely fascinated me. I have never had the money nor have I ever found anyone willing to instruct me on playing. There is just something the draws me to the sounds of a piano. Maybe its because there really isn't any song that can't be played on one. I don't know. I can't tell you how many hours I have logged in just sitting and listening to Rod Miller and Michael Pollock play the piano on Mainstreet in Disneyland. Just in awe wishing that I too could play like that someday. Hopefully, someday soon, I will get a chance to learn. Love to all.

Burly Bear Chris

I Wish I Could....Bake

There are several things that I either wish I could do better or wish I could change. Rather then cram them all into one post, this week will be dedicated to wishes. The first wish is I wish I could bake like my grandmother did. She was not only a great cook, but an excellent baker. Although I did get some of her baking abilities, I did not get them all. I did get her ability to swear as she was doing it, lol. I was baking and decorating a cake today and the whole time I was thinking, "God dammit, just work like I want you too." Then would smile as I remember grandma doing the same thing. I keep trying though, as I know there is no chance of improving without doing so. I often subject my poor friends as guinea pigs in taste testing. One day I will eventually bake something that I think would have not only made grandma smile, but impressed her as well. Short and sweet today folks as I have bread in the oven. What do you wish for? Let me know in the comments. Love to all.

Burly Bear Chris