When I was in high school, I was very active in my church1. In fact, I was one of the founders, and the original president, of the church youth group. Any group, big or small, needs some kind of funding to exist — and we were no exception. Basically, we looked to raise money to… Continue reading Where I get angry about where blame falls
Author: John
Where I share my holiday play list
I’m certain that it’s not really a surprise to any of y’all that I enjoy music . . . and Christmas music falls into that realm. I won’t listen before December, but I love the mix of sincere & cheesy. Years ago, I started making my holiday playlist, with a few simple rules: any artist… Continue reading Where I share my holiday play list
Where stream of consciousness Tuesday makes a repeat performance
I can’t raise my left-arm above my head without wincing. So I should just stop trying to do that. We went out to dinner with another couple last night, there were no kids present. After the normal pleasantries & talk of our jobs, we talked about Doctor Who, and Song of Ice & Fire .… Continue reading Where stream of consciousness Tuesday makes a repeat performance
Where we decorate the Christmas tree
When I was growing up, it was important to remember to decorate the tree evenly, all around. I remember one year, where I was, simply, trying to finish up the decorating as quickly as possible1, when I was “politely reminded” by my mother that I needed to decorate all around the tree. I complied –… Continue reading Where we decorate the Christmas tree
Where I just write whatever the heck comes to mind
It’s snowing, so I’m using that as an excuse to bring out the bullet points. Again. Because that’s what I do. I ran a Turkey Trot 10k over Thanksgiving. Why, oh why, in a packed race, where there are clearly delimited starting areas for runners of every speed, would you choose to walk, while pushing… Continue reading Where I just write whatever the heck comes to mind
Where I attempt to make my own vanilla extract
I love giving presents . . . but I’m a horrible, horrible present-giver. Basically, I’m the guy that shows up at the party where everybody adorns the guest with lavish gifts and, blinking, thinking “I just thought this was a get together where s/he was going to show off his/her beer/wine selection.” Then, I proceed… Continue reading Where I attempt to make my own vanilla extract
Where I make myself better with my kids
I’m working from home today, because I have some virus which is just absolutely kicking my ass. The past three years or so have had me sick far, far, far too often. Obviously, my children are evil. The worst part about being sick? No, it’s not that I can’t work out, but it’s that I’m… Continue reading Where I make myself better with my kids
Where I discuss my Thursday lunches
Thursdays are long days for me. If I want to work out, I have to wake up early to do it . . . and, I almost always do. See, I’m about to attack my metabolism at a Chinese buffet, so I do something to burn some calories in an attempt to reduce the damage… Continue reading Where I discuss my Thursday lunches
Where I remind myself, time & time again, that weight is just a number
I stepped on the scale today. And I didn’t like the number that looked back at me. The number is a bigger number than it’s been in a very long time. The number is a bigger number than it was the day that Leila was born. I need to stop focusing on this number. Here’s… Continue reading Where I remind myself, time & time again, that weight is just a number
Where I think about the past three years
So I wrote this post and it was supposed to be published yesterday, but I forgot to actually schedule it, so you get it today. I was dealing with a tedious day at work, when Duffy texted me. There was stuff to be done, as there always was, but I had different users wanting different… Continue reading Where I think about the past three years