Good morning fellow Africans and friends of Africa.

"YARL: As I See It, Too",  is a periodic presentation
of my opinion on either sharing similar or expanding
topics of significance to me as they affect the human
peaceful co-existence.  YARL, here, represents me,
Richard YARL.

In the Subject field, updates to my opinions will be
indicated by dates (mm/dd/yy).

Let's kickoff with this:  What Will Today Be Like?

I woke up early today, excited over all I
get to do before the clock strikes midnight.
I have responsibilities to fulfill today.  I am
important.  My job is to choose what kind
of day I am going to have.

Today I can complain because the weather
is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass
is getting watered for free.

Today I can feel sad that I don't have more
money or I can be glad that my finances
encourage me to plan my purchases wisely
and guide me away from waste.

Today I can grumble about my health or I
can rejoice that I am alive.

Today I can lament over all that my
parents didn't give me when I was growing
up or I can feel grateful that they allowed
me to be born.

Today I can cry because roses have thorns
or I can celebrate that thorns have roses.

Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I
can excitedly embark upon a quest to
discover new relationships.

Today I can whine because I have to go to
work or I can shout for joy because I have
a job to do.

Today I can complain because I have
to go to school or eagerly open my mind
and fill it with rich new tidbits of knowledge.

Today I can murmur dejectedly because I
have to do housework or I can feel honored
because God has provided shelter for my
mind, body and soul.

Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be
shaped.  And here I am, the sculptor who
gets to do the shaping.

What today will be like is up to me.  I get
to choose what kind of day I will have!

Have a great day, unless you have chosen
other plans.

Cheers!


Richard Yarl
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