Sometimes, you reread something and know there is nothing more that you can add. This is one of those blogs. Many readers of this blog have only been reading it for a couple years. One of the first blogs I wrote was back in 2018 in honor of my mom's 70th birthday. I thought I … Continue reading Mom’s 78th
Tag: Love
Leap Day #1 Songs!
When I thought about what to do for the year's "bonus" day, my first thought was to list a bunch bunch of songs about "leaping" and "jumping." Then I thought that was just too easy. So I decided to take another musical look at February 29th. I present to you a look at songs that … Continue reading Leap Day #1 Songs!
So Many Reasons Why I Love Her
Today is National Spouses Day! I don't need a "holiday" to celebrate my wife. As a matter of fact, yesterday I brought her flowers because I wanted to. I have been blessed to have been married to my wife for almost 6 years. I love her and am still in love with her. As with most relationships, there … Continue reading So Many Reasons Why I Love Her
I Hate Those Calls
The other day I received a message from a high school friend: "Hey. Are you up?" I didn't see it because it was sent through Snapchat and I tend not to look at those right away. The following day, I texted her back and said, "Sorry I missed you. Is everything ok?" It is sad, but it seems … Continue reading I Hate Those Calls
Thought Provoking Quotes
I came across two quotes today that cause me to really think. One was posted by a Facebook friend and the other was something I came across in an article on leadership. I wanted to post them here so I'd have them. First, from Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser - "It is easier to work with someone … Continue reading Thought Provoking Quotes
My Heart Aches
Andy Marlette 2017 Just shy of 6 months ago, a school shooting happened 45 miles from my home in Oxford, Michigan. It happened at the high school. 4 students were killed and 7 were injured. 10 days ago, there was a mass shooting in Buffalo, NY at the Tops Supermarket that took the lives of … Continue reading My Heart Aches
Mixed Emotions
If I had to describe today with emoji's, I'd need a lot of them! Exhaustion - Tuesdays are always difficult. I get very little sleep before having to come into work for the night. I do the best I can to nap when the kids are napping, but things just never seems to line up … Continue reading Mixed Emotions
Expanding on an earlier Facebook post.
I am on vacation. I have the next week off and will have my sons all week. I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to have them over. I am hoping that the weather will cooperate and we'll get to do some fun things this week. This vacation could not have come … Continue reading Expanding on an earlier Facebook post.
The Beginnings of a Beautiful Friendship
One year ago tonight, right about the time I am writing this blog, Sam and I posted a picture on Facebook of us in front of the "Welcome to Kentucky sign". We were on our way down to Florida for a vacation that would not only serve as a vacation, but also as our honeymoon. … Continue reading The Beginnings of a Beautiful Friendship
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 