Paul Kilmon: A Life Illustrated in Words & Photos: Truth & Sarcasm

Welcome!

Through my writing, photography, career, and personal challenges, you will discover I am just like you, a person on a journey. My goals are simple, to be healthy and happy. You will learn I have many interests. The driving force for all I do is communication, the sharing of ideas and my passion for laughter. It really is the best medicine and a great stress reducer.

I consider myself a down-to-earth guy, who is just making it up as I travel through life, adding a virtual laugh track here and there to amuse others and myself. I have a friendly personality, which is expressive, warm, upbeat, fun, and positive. I love meeting new people. I thrive on communication, organization, diversity, creativity, and laughter. – Paul Eric Kilmon (paerki)

Friday, February 07, 2025

Truth & Sarcasm

If you want to lose weight quickly, Norovirus is the way to go. This is by no means a real recommendation. What a long 36 hours. I am just starting to feel better. I am eight pounds lighter.

Comparing Norovirus to COVID... COVID was a breeze for me, even if it was a challenge. Of course, no one wants to be ill, especially when you have preexisting conditions and allergies to medications. (Seldom am I ill, but when I am... I do it big time. Colds and flu are for sissies.)

With age comes wisdom. Regardless of the situation... STOP and take care of you. Self-care always wins. To take care of others begins by taking care of yourself first. Believe it because it is true.

I find people with martyr complex syndrome exhausting. I know my share of these exasperating individuals, thinking they are helpful when coming to work sick, only to spread their disease to others. They do much whining, too. Please, STAY HOME!

If you get anything from my message, I hope it is this… Self-care is mandatory. It will improve your mental, physical, and emotional health. It will definitely help you go the distance.

Stress played a part in my illness. Yes, stress can really make you sick. There are different types of stress. It is usually selfish people who make me ill, and you know who you are.

Let’s all try to be a little less selfish, and perhaps more understanding. We can’t always meet each other’s needs. Choose honest communication. It’s nice to know where the other person stands. From there, anything is possible. – paerki

What would life be like without memories? It’s fair to say, there would be no life at all. Memory is our communication, reason, coherence, our action and more importantly, our feeling. Memories create our path in life, developing our psychology and leading us emotionally.

One of the best ways to create and store memories is with video. These simple effortless little snippets of time create diaries and become perpetual time capsules, which justify our walk on earth, telling all with great enthusiasm… I was here! I mattered! I lived! Please, don’t forget me.

Share your views, thoughts and opinions in the written word. Snap photographs so your eyes can travel back in time, remembering the happy and sad moments that made you the person you were, are and became in life. But, whenever possible, capture video to enhance the memories you leave behind, so that others may pass the essence of your life on to future generations. – paerki

I love photographs! They have this amazing ability to tell stories of fun places, special moments, memorable events, and exciting places. They give us reason to pause and remember friends, family, coworkers and so many others. One photograph can conjure up a flood of memories taking us on a journey. They help us remember the past, enjoy the present and ponder the future.

On a cold and rainy day I love sitting in my living room with a roaring fire, a glass of wine, classical music playing in the background and my many photographs scattered about me. I love sifting through what I call my special collection, which refers to my favorites. They remind me of the saddest and happiest moments of my life. They remind me of challenges and overcoming.

My large collection of images are a testament to a life lived. Life happens all around us so it’s important to collect special memories, and what better way than with a photograph. – paerki

It’s hard to believe I’ve been blogging for more than 12 years. This art form has allowed me to showcase and express my creativity. It has bolstered my confidence (not that is was lacking). At times it has been therapeutic, but more than anything it has given me a much deeper view of the world and how I see myself in it.

I use my insights as a barometer for self-change, which helps me reconcile the past, adapt to the present and navigate carefully into the future. I have enjoyed the roller coaster ride of thought as my hands write it and my eyes see it. As always, I hope you can relate to my stories, appreciate my views, savor the wisdom, reflect on the concepts and, more than anything, respect my friendly and genuine interest in connecting with others.

Find you own voice. Think about writing your own blog. Learn your style, share your views and open a whole new world of possibilities for you and your readers-to-be.. – paerki