Rar.

Rar. This is not a title.  This is a noise I make when I'm frustrated - like right now.  I currently have a certain group of people in my life that are a struggle.  They are mostly a struggle because they think they know more and aren't crazy about surrending to the authority I currently have over them. 
I get very defensive over this.  Over my age (which is sometimes young and sometimes advancing).  Over whether I really know stuff.  Over whether I have anything to teach. 
I think I'm supposed to be grown enough to know whether they choose to respect me doesn't matter because the truth is that I know what I know, I have been put in a position of authority by folks that do know stuff, and because I respect myself.  But, dag-on-it if that isn't harder on some days than others.  Like today, when I've been a bit on edge for no apparent reason.  Sometimes, it leaves me wanting to be one of the animals on a National Geographic Show that can suddenly become much more intimidating to ward off predators.  Or a peacock that can suddenly fan out an impressive feather tail.

On a brighter note, this is the scripture of the day on my calendar, and it's good stuff:

"Wait on the Lord:  be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart:  wait, I say, on the Lord."
Psalm 27:14.

And to further randomize this post - here is cute picture of my doggie - pondering.