Words that sometimes mean something to someone maybe
As I sat at the latest dance/cheer competition with my girls I did wonder how the hell I got here. This was a high school competition so my daughter's dance team had an exhibition while the cheerleading teams were part of the actual competition. So, I got to sit with my youngest and watch all... Continue Reading →
One of my high school teachers passed away the other day and it caught me off guard a bit. I know people get old and die, and I know that I went to high school over 20 years ago, so death isn't shocking or anything. But, this teacher had an impact on me. I was... Continue Reading →
For as long as I can remember I have been a criminal. All my friends were, while I was growing up, but it was sort of innocent. We would have competitions to see who could steal the most gum from the convenient store without getting caught. Or, we would ask the guy behind the counter... Continue Reading →
I wear the clothes, drive the car, pay the mortgage, and have lost the hair, but I still feel like a little kid, forever waiting for Zoltar to turn me back into that insecure 12 year boy I remember. My body is all of 39 years old, but I'm Tom Hanks in Big. Finding myself in... Continue Reading →
Being proud of someone can hit you at the most random time. For a parent, it happens all the time. The first words, the first full day without a diaper, or the first time they become part of the jacket club at school. Little things are always happening that just put a smile on your face. ... Continue Reading →
This is a letter to my best little buddy in the whole world. She can't read it yet, but hopefully someday she will be able to. She already knows a few letters in the alphabet so that day is probably closer than ever. But, she won't be surprised by anything that is said in this... Continue Reading →
I struggle with the notion of “going viral” all the time. I have a website that I write my stories on. I started just for myself, but there are so many tools I have access to so I can see how many people are reading, what time of day they are reading it, what post... Continue Reading →
As he held his lovers hand a tear slowly ran down his face. Although they had spent close to 65 years together he was not ready to say goodbye. He clenched her hand tightly as she slowly began to take her last breaths. Their children and grandchildren had come by each day the last week... Continue Reading →
This morning was like lots of mornings in my house. Kids and wife in their own worlds, quickly eating breakfast, prepping for what their busy lives have. Dog up barking to be let out the back door. Usually, I am at the gym while most of this stuff is happening but today I needed a... Continue Reading →
Inspiration can come from lots and lots of different places. It can be large, like say something like the Ice Bucket Challenge and getting lots and lots of money raised for charity, or something extremely small, like observing someone holding a door for someone and reminding you the world is still an okay place. Maybe... Continue Reading →
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