Respect

 Thought for today... 

People usually don't look good when they are down, during struggles of any kind. Failure is an example. When a person figures out what to do, transforms their career, leaves struggles behind and emerges victorious, that is to be respected. Respect is complicated.

He who has never failed somewhere, that man cannot be great. Failure is the test of greatness. – Herman Melville
(https://philosiblog.com/2012/08/01/he-who-has-never-failed-somewhere-that-man-cannot-be-great-failure-is-the-test-of-greatness/)

Failure is another stepping stone to greatness. - Oprah Winfrey
(https://www.pinterest.com/pin/538954280399843166/)

When we’re recovering from a spiritual fumble, we must realize everyone does stupid stuff. No one is exempt. An occasional misstep doesn’t brand us as stupid—it makes us real. God loves us regardless of our mishaps. After a fumble, do as any good football player would. Fight to recover what you lost, get back into the game, and let the Creator turn your loss into a gain. With Him, in spite of our fumbles we can rise to great heights.
― Jake Byrne, First and Goal: What Football Taught Me About Never Giving Up 

What's happening

 Good morning from Lanham, MD! I got up later than normal today. I am working on those poems. I think this is good preparation for a job. I will be able to take the rigors of the position. 

I am still reviewing positions/vacancies. I would like a Professor position that requires working from home although I am not certain where that will be. I am reviewing all the options. Maybe I could earn substantially more for writing.

I made the decision to apply for positions after denial of my Social Security Administration disability claim. (see: https://fahmeenaodetta.blogspot.com/2026/05/denied.html and https://fahmeenaodetta.blogspot.com/2026/05/thinking-about-options.html).

Months ago, I thought of living in at a facility much like the rehab facility that worked on my legs (mobility). I change my mind. I am better (I also don't need to be under the care of medical professionals). See https://fahmeenaodetta.blogspot.com/2025/09/thinking-about-solution.html. My legs are pretty much back to normal. My eye is better.

 My research side wants to know how people handle the denial of Social Security claims. Do they make major changes (like go back to work)? Do they end up with a lot of debt or homeless?

 

Happiest

 When was the happiest you've ever been in your life?

 I was happiest when I survived the impossible and live on to another day. Sometimes I cannot believe things worked out the way they did and I feel lucky.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(https://x.com/wisdomXplorer/status/2086793977890546000)

 

I worked on poems again

I wrote about mass games. That was an experience. I don't remember everything but it is good.

 

 

 

 

 

 

My name

 How to pronounce my name...

 

Status

 The status of my FOIA Request is 'Assigned for Processing' (see below). I expect the requested information by 8/31/2026. The response will likely be mailed. I say this because I needed to provide my address. I assume mailing is necessary but it could be that the department needed to ensure the request was from a US resident (or both).

Up early working

 I am up working on a book. I have early drafts of poems. They need to tell a story. The book is coming along.