I’m getting better…some…kinda. The last time I wrote a book, I procrastinated a bit, and then a bit more, and then published the book a few days after the holiday it was designed to celebrate. Not this time, Bucko. … Continue reading
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I guess you don’t have to call her Cordelia after all. My girl didn’t get the part. Oh, she got a part. We all did, as it turns out. But she didn’t get the part. … Continue reading
Note: Sometimes life just isn’t funny. This isn’t a political blog, nor is it a “What’s new in the news?” blog. It’s a blog about life, and about my struggle to live what Paul called, “A life worthy of the … Continue reading
This time, it’s a family adventure. Of sorts. If you’ve been reading for a while (bless you) you know that my family has gotten somewhat involved with a local community theater. Carissa and I were part of their production … Continue reading
There’s no use denying it—I am what I am. For the last few days, I have hardly stirred from my big green chair. I have slept, eaten, napped, read junk novels, snoozed, scrolled aimlessly through Facebook, slumbered, and slept. I’ve … Continue reading
Boy, that title could be problematic if you’re not careful… As I was saying last Friday, Cathy and I have had some interesting dates in our time. But. Kids and work and debt and mortgages and plain old inertia seem … Continue reading
This place is a dump. No, really. I remember my first real date with Cathy. It was the perfect evening. We had dinner together at an exotic restaurant, then went for a romantic walk down a secluded woodland path. We … Continue reading
You may have noticed that sometimes I get a little scattered. My writing can be a bit…oh…hodgepodgey. Looking back over the six months since I started this blog, I see that I have written about hiking, braces, car failures, home … Continue reading
Is my family cheap…or are we deep? Both, I’m thinking. At gift giving times—birthdays, Christmas, Arbor Day, etc.—my family often opts for presents involving experiences. Not that we aren’t fond of stuff. We love stuff, and judging by the amount … Continue reading
#17 on The List: Reclaim body from a year of neglect and failed exercise programs. Not so much yet. It’s not entirely my fault. I didn’t overdo—I thought. My plan called for a mix of the basics: pushups, sit-ups, chin-ups, … Continue reading