Rick R. Reed

About 20 years ago, in #Chicago’s Millennium Park. I haven’t changed a bit, right? (Photo by Jeffrey Link).

If we have to have #DaylightSavingTime, I’m #grateful for modern technology, which updates most of our watches & devices automatically. I’m old enough to remember being late because everything had to be updated manually. Guess I have #gratitude, too, for being an old fart who recalls this stuff.

14 no years ago today, I was #grateful to be in #Milan, but especially to be eating fresh #artichokes, one of my favorite #foods. My #Sicilian mom used to stuff the leaves with bread crumbs, garlic, and Romano cheese and then steam them. BBC

Where does the time go? Here I am, in Evanston, IL, a young dad with son, Nicholas. In about three weeks, he’ll be 42. Here’s a recent pic of father & son for comparison (taken last summer in Chicago with a dear friend in front of the apartment building I spent many happy years in).

#gratitude

Despite all the woes of the world, the sun still rises every morning, sharing its glorious illumination with us. Have the best day you can! #sunrise.

Joaquin observes the sun beginning to peek over the mountain. #sunrise #rescuedog

#London, 9 years ago today. My mind was in the gutter back then. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Good People Have Had it With Faux Patriotism and Phony Faith Good people have had it.

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Joaquin in green.

Yum.

That sounds delicious. And very Amish, for some reason.

One of each please. For comparison testing, of course.

I disagree. For true inner peace, we need to accept what’s out of our control, but we don’t have to tolerate it. There’s a difference. For example, my husband died a few months ago. And for the first months, I couldn’t accept it. I couldn’t begin healing until I did.

Today, I’m #grateful for #lemon meringue pie, one of my favorites. My mom made the best! What’s your favorite pie? Post inspired by the bountiful lemons being harvested right now here in the #Coachella valley.

Now,more than ever, I need to lean into this.

We are roughing it for a few days at a friend’s casita since our AC is out of commission during an unseasonably hot period in the desert. Joaquin seems to enjoy the view.

Today, I'm #grateful I had DARK SHADOWS to be passionate about as a little boy. That cheesy #horror soap helped make me the #writer I am.

17 #sunkissed miles with Orville Peck serenading me. #cycling #cyclinglife #CVLink

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Thanks! Hope you enjoy.

Two perfectly poached eggs on toast. It’s what’s for #breakfast. What did you have?

My deep dive into #catfishing, #toxicmasculinity, and the desire for #love gone wrong… #amwriting #ownvoices #thrillerbooks Get yours: www.amazon.com/Toxic-Rick-R...

Thanks, Mark.

On this cool, #cloudy day, I explored the far north end of the #CVLink. 17 miles in about an hour and 20. #cycling #cyclinglife

“A heart that stays young still believes in forever. That’s how it dares to love deeply,even late in the story.”
(Pamela Cox)
Happy #ValentinesDay

Today, I'm so #grateful that I am the idiot sitting alone at this keyboard laughing and sobbing...and sometimes gasping in surprise. I'm grateful for the surprises I unearth. #amwriting #WritingCommunity

My serial-killer-thriller, IM. www.amazon.com/dp/B08468B7NC
One by one, he’s killing them. Lurking in the digital underworld of Men4HookUpNow.com, he lures & seduces, by reaching out through instant messages to the unwary. They invite him over. He’s just another trick. Harmless. They’re dead wrong.

My #rescuedog and #souldog, Joaquin, and l share an affectionate moment. He’s a very good boy and a best friend.

Today, I’m #grateful to live in a place where a quick car trip can be awe-inspiring. #by Appreciate what’s right in front of you!

A better pic of the Obamas. This is how I, and I think other decent folks, want to remember them. #love #kindness #unity and caring and compassion leadership. I refuse to post the hateful image that’s flooding social media today.