Often times, we go through life without taking time for reflection. In my estimation, reflection is an integral part of life. We have to reflect. Otherwise, life doesn’t make sense. It’s just a jumbled mess, a hodge-podge of random happenings. There is no rhyme, no reason. Before dusk yesterday, my wife and I took our dog on aContinue reading “Sunset Discussions”
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34 (Part 5)
So you’re probably sick of hearing about my drive by now. I am too. So let me sum up the last day in this way: Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois all look the same. They’re part of the infamous Corn Belt, Great Plains, Midwest, etc. I’ve known this from geography class and from growing upContinue reading “34 (Part 5)”
34 (Part 4)
I slept at a Pilot Gas Station. Five hours worth. Maybe six. When I woke up, two things caught my attention. First, Gideon had stolen my blankets. Second, mountains stood all around; and, on top of the mountains was snow. No wonder I was cold and couldn’t sleep! As I began my second day ofContinue reading “34 (Part 4)”
34 (Part 1)
Thirty-four hours, in a packed car, with a large dog in the passenger seat. That was the setting for the thoughts in this post. With my belly full of waffles, I said goodbye to Portland and turned on an old favorite, Coldplay. I don’t know why, it just seemed right. I listened to a fewContinue reading “34 (Part 1)”
Learning how to be like Dad
I like my dad and I like my Dad–most of the time. One thing I don’t like is how I expect my dad to be Dad. That’s just too much for a man to handle. Who can live up to those types of expectations? And worse, I project any inadequacies of my human father onto myContinue reading “Learning how to be like Dad”
Home
The word “Home” can bring any number of responses to mind. For some, it brings back the smell of mom’s chocolate chip cookies. For some, it brings back memories of playing with dad, catch in the yard or hoops in the driveway. For some, it brings back harsher memories. Maybe home reminds us of a yelling father,Continue reading “Home”
“Daddy” Fears (2)
Yesterday I learned we’re having a girl. This is exciting news. Especially since everyone thought we were having a boy. But this is also frightening news. Now I’m calculating prices for ballet lessons, for prom dresses, for a wedding. Let’s not forget this girl will need pink everything–princess costumes, a hundred pairs of shoes, aContinue reading ““Daddy” Fears (2)”
“Daddy” Fears
Dads have a rough life. Moms do too. In fact, a mom’s life is more difficult. Moms have the baby growing inside of them, stealing all of their nutrients. Moms have nine months of almost complete discomfort. *My condolences* Moms have to laboriously push to make that baby come out of them. *My most sincere condolences* Then, once life begins– well, IContinue reading ““Daddy” Fears”