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 →

Friday Photo Flashback

It is time for another installment of my Friday Photo Flashback. This week - a picture I didn't even know I had. It certainly is not a great picture of me, but it does bring back memories. The background seems dark and things behind us are hard to make out, but the people in it … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Outdoor “Nutty” Discovery

I posted this on my Facebook page earlier, but wanted to be sure it made the blog. I took Ella and Andrew out for a walk this morning. We walked a different way than we normally do and I took a small detour. There is a church at the end of our street that has … Continue reading Outdoor “Nutty” Discovery →

The Impact They Made

When I was 11 years old, my grandpa died. I knew him as a grandson would - a fun loving family member. This was the extent of how I knew him. I knew him in family situations. He loved to golf, went to church, laughed a lot, and snored when he napped. It wasn't until … Continue reading The Impact They Made →

Where’s My Belt?

I was up early enough to go for a walk with the family today. I grabbed a pair of shorts that I have been wearing, which I knew were getting too big, and couldn't find my belt. I asked Sam if she had seen it and she told me no. Then she said, "Don't you … Continue reading Where’s My Belt? →

Friday Photo Flashback

I have come to really enjoy this little feature. It began as a simple writing prompt that suggested going through some old photos and picking one that brought make a lot of memories or feelings. It has been fun to go back through some of the old photos from our family albums. Today, we have … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Waiting in “the line”

According to Google, the average person will spend 6 months of their lives waiting in line. If you factor in waiting at traffic lights and being in a queue online or on the phone, that jumps to 5 years! I have seen the above picture more than once before. It has always struck a chord … Continue reading Waiting in “the line” →

Celebrating My Children!

In the Bible, in Psalm 127:3-5, it reads: "(3) Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. (4) As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. (5) Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them" My quiver has been … Continue reading Celebrating My Children! →

Weekend Ride on the Emotional Rollercoaster of Life

It's been a crazy past few days. On Friday, we took Andrew to the ENT to discuss the results of his sleep study. He has severe sleep apnea. Usually, this means that the tonsils or the adenoids need to come out to open up the airway. The doc took a look at his and said … Continue reading Weekend Ride on the Emotional Rollercoaster of Life →

Interview with Dave from A Sound Day

One of the things I have loved about blogging is "meeting" other bloggers who share the same interests as me. One of those bloggers is Dave whose blog is called "A Sound Day." If that sounds familiar, it is because he is the host of the "Turntable Talk" blogs that I have participated in for … Continue reading Interview with Dave from A Sound Day →