In honor of attending my 20th high school reunion, here’s 20 thoughts on high school. 20. Yes, I put the APATHY acrostic in the yearbook on purpose. 19. Yes, I was ready to be slapped by the former yearbook editor. 18. Yes, it would have been worth it. 17. There is a large part of …
Monthly Archives: June 2009
Is it okay if I don’t care about Michael Jackson’s death?
One of the problems in today’s society is that with twitter, facebook, and everything else, news events get sent through the echo chamber many more times than before. It used to be that you’d see something on TV, or you’d read about it in the paper, but today, arguably 90% of the facebook updates that …
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Under Where?
I’m starting to think the time you feel most out of sorts is when you’re wearing underwear that doesn’t work for you. It’s either that it’s too small, or too big, or it bunches up, or… This is coming from a guy. I only have one undergarment. I have a hard time imagining the struggles …
Another stunning display
We’re sitting at dinner, and I’m talking about my job. There’s the possibility that I might have to travel. I’m not necessarily against travel; I’m against needless unplanned travel. So I’m saying that I don’t really want to be away from the kids, and Jacob pops up, “We’re always in your heart, daddy.” The next …
CT Scans, IVs, and Wisdom
On Saturday, June 1, I was driving back home from the airport. Jessie was in the van, asleep as usual when we go to drop Jacob off for a visit with the grandparents. I had just turned onto the toll road to head back home, when in my left temple, I felt the sensation of …
Jacob’s Pre-School Graduation and Jessie’s Third Birthday Pics
Pics now available! Jacob’s Graduation Jessie’s Third Birthday Sorry it’s taken so long. Wanted to get the images.