September Songs

Welcome September! As the new month rings in, the realization that we have entered the final days of summer and the beginning of autumn approaches. As I wrote the date yesterday, I began to sing September Song. It is a song that has been recorded by many people, but I was first introduced to it … Continue reading September Songs →

Monkeying Around

I got the text early this afternoon that the power had been restored at work. I had anticipated that it would be back on and that I would be back at work tonight. But that didn't stop us from taking advantage of the fact that I was home last night. Sam had some clothes that … Continue reading Monkeying Around →

No Work … No Power

Tonight I am supposed to be at work. Instead, I am at home writing from the comfort of my bed. Sam is asleep next to me, well, sort of. Andrew is actually in between us because he woke up crying a bit ago. Ella is asleep in her room and I am listening to the … Continue reading No Work … No Power →

Giving Props and Kudos

When I get excellent service, it is important to make sure I acknowledge it. That is exactly what I am doing in this blog today. I need to tip my hat to the folks at Asurion. If you read my blog from yesterday, you are aware that I had an issue with my phone. I … Continue reading Giving Props and Kudos →

Friday Photo Flashback

It is time for another installment of my Friday Photo Flashback. I had originally planned to post a photo of my parents at my aunt's wedding. When I saw the date, however, I knew I had to go back and grab one from another wedding - theirs. 53 years ago this week, my parents were … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

SMASH! CRACK!

I watched it fall like it was in slow motion. My phone slid off the counter and as it fell I could hear myself yelling in slow motion, "Nooooooo!" I could feel myself reaching out, hoping to get my hands on it before it hit the floor, but I never had the chance. It came … Continue reading SMASH! CRACK! →

Hardly Prepared For The Real World

I have made it no secret that Math (Algebra in particular) is NOT my best subject. I did poorly in my high school algebra classes. Yes, I did pass the college Algebra classes I had to take, but it was harder than I could have imagined. It didn't help that I hadn't looked at an … Continue reading Hardly Prepared For The Real World →

Getting Smaller

Tuesday is "weigh in" day for me. I sort of have a ritual when it comes to weighing in. As soon as I get up, I use the restroom. I take off my watch, take off my shirt, and weigh in in nothing but my boxers. My apologies for the detail, however, I feel that … Continue reading Getting Smaller →

May I Have This Dance?

I posted this on Facebook the other day, but I wanted to post it here, too. I post it here because it is a memory that I do not want to forget. It is one of those moments that a father will treasure forever. Ella has been watching Disney's The Princess and the Frog. She … Continue reading May I Have This Dance? →

Time Well Spent

Sometimes, you have to MAKE time. That is what I did the last time my boss asked for all of our "time off requests." I chose one day a month and took it off to be sure that my wife and I get some "us" time. Last Friday, was the first of those days. By … Continue reading Time Well Spent →