Today

 Yesterday I was lying in bed nursing my sick eye. The old favorites I listened to made a difference. I realized again there is poetry in a lot of songs...Circle of Life (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwH9YvhPN7c), All of My Life (https://youtu.be/rL37v_TarAI?si=FkoiLH8p9QPKsYup), and so on. I highlight a church song that I like that is a poem:

Love Lifted Me

I was sinking deep in sin,
Far from the peaceful shore,
Very deeply stained within,
Sinking to rise no more;
But the Master of the sea
Heard my despairing cry,
From the waters lifted me–
Now safe am I.

Souls in danger, look above,
Jesus completely saves;
He will lift you by His love
Out of the angry waves.
He's the Master of the sea,
Billows His will obey;
He your Savior wants to be–
Be saved today. 

I like this song as Benny Hinn sang it in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPD1lpdAXFM.

I attended a Benny Hinn conference many years ago. I quite enjoyed it. I still remember the trip to the Baltimore Convention Center. My mother drove. I was not feeling well. It all worked out.

Update

 Poetry is really everywhere like I said. Here is an another example of poetry in a song. It is a really good song.

The Lord knows
Dreams are hard to follow
But don't let anyone take them away
Hold on
There will be tomorrow
In time
You'll find the way

[Chorus]
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you

Linden

 As the name indicates, Watooka Day School was in Watooka. Watooka was a privileged part of Linden for executives and managers of the bauxite company (used to be mostly expatriates). I was there during school hours and in another area after school. I got to see and experience different environments/lives. This may be evident from my book. Get a copy today. https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Up-Town-Linden-Fahmi/dp/1837948542 

What I'm working on

 Voice Update...

 https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19DcoZjEaQ/ 

 

Uncertain times

Wordpress writing prompt for 8/17/2026: How do you deal with uncertainty?

 Everyone likes and wants a sure thing. I would like to know that I will get that job I applied for with certainty, perhaps within one month. People like to know the highest offer on a home so they are sure their offer will be better and will be accepted. People like that the job they have will pay them for the next year with certainty. However, there are usually no sure things. I like to give myself more time for important things. I also like to obtain as much information as possible so I am informed of potential issues and risky behaviors. Praying helps.

This all makes me think of the contractor job I held at the FAA. Those were uncertain times (on the job). I didn't want to ruffle feathers or stand out in a negative way. I remember at one point, the solution did not meet expectations. Change was needed. I understand why I wanted to be known as good. I balked at certain assignments. I ensured I did well. I did not ask for too much. You should know that I am very happy I worked there. I am happy I was a part of a complicated structure. I figured out the FAA used ambidexterity, the example mentioned in my org structure paper.  

Update

 I woke up late this morning. I will have a busy day writing and applying for jobs. There is no need to go out (for appointments or other reason). I am at home lounging. 

During the past few days, my mother had a bunch of people over. I was surprised. I half expected a realtor/real estate agent. Maybe I will make an introduction. I met Bette Deller by accident years ago and she turned out to be very good. 

There is so much on my mind. For example, is it right to run the a/c all day? I think we need to conserve electricity. Power is expensive.

 

Three items to say so much

 It was three poems, similar to my paper on three articles. My backgrounds intersect.

https://fahmeenaodetta.blogspot.com/2026/08/special-poems-highlighting-wooden.html 

https://fahmeenaodetta.blogspot.com/2026/06/paper-for-publishing.html