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April 2, 2018
The Meaning of Life
Epiphanies usually come at the oddest times. Strange moments birth ideas that blossom into either absolutely nothing… or a golden opportunity. They often materialize when performing a mundane task or in that twilight between sleep and almost awake when we don’t yet have the cognitive ability to scribble them down. “That idea was so great […]
March 26, 2018
Throwing Marshmallows to Bears
My family is forced to endure many quirks. It’s part of the price of admission to my ride and I seem to latch on to more as the years go by. One constant is my love of roadside attractions. I absolutely adore them! The cheesier the better. Who doesn’t get the urge to stop when […]
March 13, 2018
Surviving Hummus
My family is trying to kill me… one healthy meal at a time. I’ve got a daughter who has become uber-healthy. While I respect her dedication and discipline, I have a problem with it creeping onto my plate. My notion of healthy living is running more so that I can eat whatever crap I want. […]
March 5, 2018
Gone Reading
I’ve been “Gone Reading” for a few months. Hey, I know I’m a nerd… but I like to read. A lot. Have you ever been so intent on a book or a book series that the real world disappears as you immerse yourself in the world created by words? My whole family reads. In fact, […]
February 26, 2018
Life Doesn’t Stink
My memory is sputtering. A few things I vividly remember and some come back when I’m reminded or when I see a picture. I fear I am forgetting more and more with every passing day; a fact that scares me greatly since I’ve lost Kylie. I don’t want to forget a thing about her. I […]
February 23, 2018
Kylie Day
Today, Perimeter School will celebrate Kylie Day in honor of our baby. I’d like to share what her mother wrote to describe what Kylie Day represents: Joy In Spite Of Perimeter School was one of Kylie’s favorite places. She was less than a year old when her oldest sister started first grade. So, Kylie […]
February 19, 2018
Winston and the Mythical Chicken
The call came about 11 am. Her voice told me immediately that we were at Threat Level 5. We all have our call scales. Ours runs something like this: Threat Level 1 – no threat, reserved for happy talk – “The kitten is being so cute.” Threat Level 2 – potential threat, status uncertain but […]
February 12, 2018
The Lonely Valley of Whatifs
Two forks emerged in the rolling wood and the weary traveler sat upon a broken stump to consider his options. One way was canopied with thick arbors above and a narrow path below. While it looked pleasant, it was dark and uncertain. The other took an immediate turn and appeared to open into sunshine. As […]
February 6, 2018
My New Backpack
When I got my first job, I went out and bought a briefcase. It was nice – brown leather with the combination clasps. The problem was that I had nothing to put into it. Let’s be honest, my entry-level position wasn’t very important. I was basically a cut-up and had no intention of transporting critical […]
January 29, 2018
The Cost of Magic
Our trip to Disney World was cold, rainy, and wonderful. When I told friends about the weather we endured in Orlando they offered sympathetic responses. But they don’t know. Because when you’re a Disney Pro, cold and rainy is what you want; inclement weather keeps the Floridians with season passes at home and brings the […]
