Bright Lights
Are those bright lights meteors or fireflies? In the summer, it could be either. Small flashes of light that make you ooooh and ahhhh. Together, in the dark. Lying on the grass, patio or deck chairs. I spy, a meteor. Read More …
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Enjoy It While You Can
Anything that is going well, you should enjoy it while you can. Not to say that it won’t be good again, or that bad times won’t get better. It is just that the time we have is unknown and being Read More …
Because You’re Dad
Some things you do…just because you’re dad. Fix things. Give advice. Start a conversation that isn’t easy to have. Solve problems. Check the oil. Fill the tank. Pay for dinner. Catch spiders. Carry you when you’re tired. Ride the roller Read More …
Alone and On Your Own
You are never alone and on your own. If you work out a plan. If you have roommates. If you’re in and around your home town. If others care for you. If you have friends who love you. If you Read More …
Committed to the Task
When someone is committed to the task, things get done. And. They get done on time. Projects for work. Team-work efforts. Home “to-do” lists (like patios and gardens.) Getting ready for a holiday. Preparing for a birthday or milestone celebration. Read More …
Long Time Coming
It have been a long time coming… Finally done. Finally here. Finally together. Finally 30…or 21 or whatever you waited to be. Finally married. Finally arrived. Finally…something new. Worth waiting but it was a long time coming and far longer Read More …
Try To Remember
As much as you try to remember…you won’t. Which kid wore that outfit? Who was that who came to the party? What year did we go to that place with the thing and that guy? Where was that street we Read More …
Don’t Trust Men in Masks
Do we all remember the quote “don’t trust men in masks”? It is worth watching this movie again. It has fencing, rock climbing, kidnapping… It has reluctant princesses, evil princes and giants…well, one famous one. It has subterfuge, subtle innuendo Read More …
The Simplest Things
Sometimes, the simplest things are the most relevant and meaningful. A smile. Sincere “thank yous”. A firm, non-hesitating handshake. Excited for the other person, truly happy for them. A good selfie. Dates that align. An even better selfie, one taken Read More …
Too Cheesy
Can anything you eat ever be too cheesy? Not on National Cheese Day it can’t… spicy queso dip 4 cheese Mexican blend queso blanco fresco 3 cheese Italian blend cheesy delicious oven baked spiral potatoes Ask the question as to Read More …