Winter Karma

We woke up today to about an inch and a half of snow. There is more on the way before the week is done. It's been fun to see how Daisy reacts to the snow. She is not quite sure what to do with it. She sniffs it. She rolls in it. She eats it. It's quite a scene. When she … Continue reading Winter Karma →

Happy New Year – Welcome 2024

“Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” - Carl Bard 2024 rang in quietly at my place. Sam worked New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. I was in bed and asleep by 11:45pm on NYE. I didn't even hear the … Continue reading Happy New Year – Welcome 2024 →

Ready for the Holiday Weekend

It's lunch time at work. In just a few hours I will punch out and head home for the holiday weekend. I am truly looking forward to four days with my family. It's been a very busy year for all of us. I was ready to write that my son had his last appointment for the year … Continue reading Ready for the Holiday Weekend →

Master of Questions (and other Nonsense)

Trivial Problem I've been asked by my boss to act as Emcee for Holiday Trivia at our Christmas Meeting/Gathering. There will be some training before hand, catered dinner, and Holiday Trivia. I've never been to a Trivia night at any local bar or pub. Because of this, I really have no idea how they play. … Continue reading Master of Questions (and other Nonsense) →

Busy, But Thankful

I hope this blog finds you enjoying the remainder of the holiday weekend. My weekend, which was supposed to be very relaxing, wound up being full of the unexpected. Wednesday afternoon, I got a call from my wife. Her dad had passed out at the doctor's office. His blood pressure was up and down. They … Continue reading Busy, But Thankful →

Another Test

So much testing is happening with our little guy. Yesterday, Sam took him in for the Barium Swallow study. He's been choking a lot and while it may be because of low muscle tone, they wanted to see it in more detail. Next test is his EEG to check out the Neuro stuff. One of … Continue reading Another Test →

After a Long Week – The Weekend

The weekend is finally here! It has been a crazy week. Monday, I took the kids to get their pictures taken in their Halloween costumes. Our photographer, Beth, once again got some great shots in our 15 minute mini-session. Ella is going as Rapunzel this year. Andrew is going out as Spiderman. The pictures came … Continue reading After a Long Week – The Weekend →

Man’s Best Friend

The above text is how it started. My wife saw some puppies for sale and she texted me to ask if we could get one. Those of you who follow this blog know that not too long ago, we took in a dog on a temporary basis to see if she would be a good … Continue reading Man’s Best Friend →

Monday Mish Mash

I suppose I could take each one of the following items and make them into a separate blog, but I decided to put them all in one. Short blurbs, of course. Daily Dad One of the hardest jobs I have ever been handed is that of being "dad." I cannot remember who suggested this book, … Continue reading Monday Mish Mash →