i’ve been thinking about bill
on and off all day today
seems that many of us forget
that at some point, we are
going to die, time expired
he is already planning on it
what is he doing with his time
looking for ways to spread joy
asking others to do the same
not sure if that is selfish or selfless
it just makes me walk through
my day, on the edge of a smile
looking for reasons to jump in
*visit Bill
Jaymie Thorne's Personal Musings 
November 9th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
People like Bill have so much to teach us – a dose of reality that stirs us out of our listless fantasy and teaches us how to live life.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
I know, a big dose! I am so thankful. 🙂
November 9th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Very cool, Jaymie. Extremely cool. It made me think, which can’t ever lead to anything good, but at least it made me pause.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Joy, a worthwhile goal.
November 10th, 2009 at 9:35 am
These are the friends….that live in our hearts forever…for they touch us deeply…with life..
November 10th, 2009 at 9:39 am
agreed.
November 10th, 2009 at 10:47 am
This is Lovely Jaymie, and so true. So true. Silindile does the same for me. They both remind me daily to GET OUT THERE with zeal!!!
Thank You and Cheers and Namaste. 🙂
November 10th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Absolutely. 🙂 Do you find yourself just sort of smiling as you go about your day? I’ve started to and it is the best blessing ever!
November 10th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Your words bring us all many things to reflect on and we all realize what a truly compassionate person you are! I smile everyday….my rule….no matter what! :)I just love Bill’s blog and his messages to us all!
November 10th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
He has really increased the time I spend smiling. 🙂 Loved the starfish reminder! Matters to that starfish.
November 10th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Joy is like chocolate, and is best when shared. 🙂
November 10th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Mmmm…like rich chocolate cake with the best icing and a huge glass of milk!
November 11th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
He made me switch on my laptop today, I just had to hear what he has to say because it’s always thought provoking.
November 11th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
I know, me too. Hey, I’ve been having a difficult time gettting through to your site the last couple of days. Has your server been down?
November 11th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
this makes me want to know Bill as well as jump into my own day spreading smiles and one kind word at a time
November 11th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
There is a link under the poem or he is listed as “dying man’s daily journal” in my blogroll. He is really upbeat, I really admire him.
November 11th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Ah, my dear friend I am so very honored and flattered by your kind words and those of the others here. I thank you so very much.
I know my days on this earth are limited. I look back on my life and see so many opportunities for joy and happiness I deprived myself of. A moment spent in anger is a moment of joy lost forever.
I hope that by sharing my thoughts, feelings and even mistakes others may learn to appreciate the blessing in their own lives. Instead of just waiting for tomorrow to start living and enjoying.
I appreciate your support and admire your postings.
Bill
November 11th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Ah Bill, we all live on limited days. Thank YOU for reminding us to live them well. Blessings.
November 14th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
I need to go visit Bill. Thanks for the introduction, J.
November 15th, 2009 at 12:30 am
You bet!