Tag: disappointed

• Becoming an Optimist

  For most of my life I have been intentionally pessimistic. Bad things can happen and bad things do happen. But when I thought of a bad thing first I was either more prepared when it did happen or pleasantly surprised when it didn’t. Life has been pretty good lately and I’m inclined to believe it…

  Mark

  September 9, 2025

  rant, witness

  anticipated, disappointed, good life, intentionally, optimist, pessimist, pleasantly surprised

• Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

  I’m 55 years old and I’m still not good at making grilled cheese sandwiches. I grilled three today, but the heat was too high. They burned before the cheese melted. Stephanie assured me that it was just because I am out of practice. I still feel a little disappointed in myself. I ate them anyway.

  Mark

  April 12, 2025

  Uncategorized

  burned, disappointed, grilled cheese sandwiches, practice, Stephanie