Category Archives: hopeless

How long will this take?

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Scott Linscott

I finished my brain book. I think it was helpful but the last section with the practical tips seemed a bit too simplistic. Maybe “simplistic” is the wrong word. I don’t know what the right word is. Perhaps the practical … Continue reading →

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Shaking off the dropped balls.

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Scott Linscott

I really could use some beta-endorphin and beta-lipotrophin from pedaling my bike today. The last I knew today’s forecast was for warmth and sun. Now it’s calling for rain and 48°. The endorphin thing is brain talk I’m learning from … Continue reading →

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Christmas isn’t what we think it is.

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Scott Linscott

“With” is a powerful word. It is an important word. The word “with” is a preposition because it exists to indicate associations, togetherness, and connections between things and people. Yawn. What is this, a grammar lesson? Hang tight, read on. Stay … Continue reading →

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The bullies in your life are wrong

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Scott Linscott

So, yeah, I’m writing a book. It’s a book about me. My journey. My story. It started out being a blend of my blog and reflections on the past two years. It was going to be about liver disease, transplants … Continue reading →

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When death ruins your day…

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Scott Linscott

When do you feel most inadequate? I mean, what situations leave you stumbling for words or standing silently with absolutely no idea what to do? For me, it happens during one of life’s largest privileges. During the painful privilege of a … Continue reading →

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It’s not just me

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Scott Linscott

I share the following from one of my readers who is writing his own story in the face of suffering… God bless you Scott. I totally agree with you. I went through a very debilitating illness myself two years ago. … Continue reading →

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That light at the end of the tunnel? An oncoming train?

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Scott Linscott

Today’s entry was written in response to one of my reader’s struggles and questions in the face of a very difficult set of circumstances. I think we all share similar thoughts when crisis hits. You’re right. There aren’t many modern … Continue reading →

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