Grief

I know quite a few people struggling with grief right now. I can't say that I know for sure that Jim Carrey said this, but it is too good not to share: Jim Carrey once said: Grief is not just an emotion—it’s an unraveling, a space where something once lived but is now gone. It … Continue reading Grief →

Book Recommendation – Small Things Like These

This book kept coming up in blogs I read and as a recommendation on Goodreads. I was in between books and saw that this was a relatively short audiobook, so I read it. Small Things Like These is book that makes you think. It felt more like a short story or novella to me, and … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Small Things Like These →

Friday Photo Flashback

Last week at soccer, one of the drills that we did with the team was like bowling. We set up cones with one in front, two behind that, and three in the back. The kids had to throw the ball overhand and try to knock down the cones. Then they had to kick the ball … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Moments To Remember

I have mentioned how messes raise my anxiety levels. When the kids are playing in slime, or with play dough, or painting I am anxiously awaiting the mess. They have a sandbox that they love to play in. Naturally, the sand winds up on the side porch, in their shoes, on the driveway, in the … Continue reading Moments To Remember →

660 Months Old

Thank you, AI, for making me look thrilled to be turning 55 today. I'm not sure exactly when the excitement of turning another year older started to fade. Today, it is just another day, despite everyone trying to make it a big deal. The folks at work all signed a card and brought brownies and … Continue reading 660 Months Old →

The Music of My Life – Decade Extras – The 1980’s Part 2

This is sort of a continuation of the Music of My Life feature. It focused on music from 1970-2025. It featured tunes that have special meaning to me, brought back a certain memory or a tune that I just really like. I found that with the first three decades, there were songs that I didn't … Continue reading The Music of My Life – Decade Extras – The 1980’s Part 2 →

Tune Tuesday – Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday

Today I want to wish Stevie Wonder a Happy 75th Birthday! He is a Michigan Hometown Hero as he was born in Saginaw, MI in 1950. When I went to pick a Stevie Wonder song to feature today, I was overwhelmed. He had so many hits to choose from. I suppose it shouldn't have been … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday →

Movie Music Monday – Pulp Fiction

It was on this day in 1994 that Pulp Fiction premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Today's song is one that you will recognize immediately if you have seen the movie, but you probably had no idea what it was called. The song is Miserlou from Dick Dale and His Del-Tones. No one knows who … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Pulp Fiction →

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom.

Mother's Day is one of celebration and sorrow for me. I celebrate my wife and her being the mother of Ella and Andrew. At the same time, I remember the woman who gave birth to me - my mom. She's been gone 19 years and yet there is still a hurt in my heart. I … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. →

Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother's Day to my amazing wife, Sam. The responsibilities and duties of motherhood are many and overwhelming at times. Despite that, she takes her role seriously. More often than not, she goes above and beyond as mom. I've said before that being a mom is a full time job in itself. Sam, essentially, has … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day →