Want more Roger?  And who can ever have enough Roger?

His eBook Loving Life: A Roughneck’s Guide to Having It All

Is  at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OEHXA3Y

Check it out and leave a wonderful review!

Description: Gritty to tender, Loving Life cherry picks tasty scenes and thoughts from the author's highly varied experiences as a cowboy, a Merchant Marine, a father, a kid in Wyoming in the forties--including lessons learned in a wigwam--a loving husband, and an old guy still finding lots to love.

Praise for LOVING LIFE: A Roughneck’s Guide to Having It All by Roger Wilson:

“Pithy, poetic, unpretentious, and poignant, Wilson’s stories are a result of the time he’s logged in on the planet and show his love of his past and present life—a unique life lived richly.” Jere Smith, prolific and successful artist and cartoonist
“These beautiful pieces are appreciative tributes to Wilson’s wife, his friends, his tree, to life itself.” Roberta McKee, retired teacher
“Wilson invites the reader to a special feast: a celebration of life, love, and luck, to experiences past, present, and future.” Gerrit Hansen, minister and author
“Blending philosophy with practical wisdom and humor, Wilson shines a believably optimistic light on the realities life can present. He is a gifted storyteller and a warmhearted seeker of truth.” Ariele Huff, columnist, editor, instructor
“Roger's stories are a trip to another time. He has the heart of an adventurous cowboy, lighting words by telling stories at the campfire of his life. His stories become a rodeo of experiences, each event creating laughter, tears, and reality. Ride on, Cowboy.” April Ryan, maven of words and retired bus woman
“Roger, you are a wonderful magician—but different. You use words, not props!” Dr. James P. Hodges, author of Beyond the Cherry Tree: The Ethical Leadership Principles of George Washington jim@leadershipbygeorge.com www.leadershipbygeorge.com  

 

Roger’s wisdoms also appear a couple of times on http://fiftyshadesofgraying.blogspot.com/

And on http://northwestprimetime.com/  Local page, under his name or Sharing Stories.

 

Still haven't had enough Roger?  Well, give him a call!

Happy Daze

 

Just thinking about being happy brings an avalanche of feelings.  Honestly, what is this thing we call being happy? It is really a feeling caused by an image in your mind. You think about someone special to you.  In your mind, you can see their smile, feel their hands as they hold you, arms that hug you.  It is almost like they are right there.  The feelings generated make your body tingle. That tingle is what we call happiness.

 

Being happy is not limited to people we know or relationships. These are important, but being happy has many different faces.  Open your front door and step out into the sun.  As you feel the warmth sinking into your skin, here's that thing called happiness again.

 

Have you ever been on your boat, trolling for hours—not one bite? Then you see that pole take a dive. Here comes that happy feeling. If happiness remains depends on your ability to get your fish on board.  Then once on board, it’s time to smile. Hello, happy. You are here today.

 

Have you ever had a promise that just seems to never get there to you? You have applied for a job you really want and days go by—no response. Then, there in your hand is a letter—your name right there, return address in the upper left hand corner. What is inside? Accepted? Rejected? When you read the letter, the job is yours! Happiness comes out with a shout. Hurray! It's mine.  J

 

It's so great you have to tell someone. Now there are two people happy, not just one.

 

Have you ever sat in your car almost late for an important meeting? Then the "damn" car just won't start? Panic! You try once more and it starts. From doom and gloom comes this thing we call happiness.

 

Even when we hurt: a hammer on the thumb—Ouch! But how happy we are when the "ouch" quits.

 

So, wherever you are and whatever you are facing, happiness is there—waiting—your light at the end of the tunnel.

 

Remember: Be happy today; you might not be here tomorrow.

 

Roger Wilson 11/01/14