Just before bed, I’ve begun a new ritual. Like always, I brush my teeth, wash my face, and put on chap-stick. But now, I also write a plan for tomorrow. I write out things I need to put in the car, places I need to go, people I need to call, emails I need toContinue reading “Before Bed, After Bed”
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Wild at Heart (1)
Tomorrow begins a new adventure for me. I’m starting a book club. I know it doesn’t sound like much of an adventure, but in reality it is. Because very soon, our book club will turn into a man’s club. And we’ll go out and do manly things. And men will become better workers, better husbands,Continue reading “Wild at Heart (1)”
Signs
Signs. What comes to mind when you hear that word? An octagon colored red? Two golden arches? A swoosh? A movie from the early 2000’s? What about “writing in the sky?” Like a sign from God? Did you think of a sign like that? Have you ever been given a sign like that? This week, I was given aContinue reading “Signs”
Fantasy Football
Last Sunday, I drafted my fantasy football team. I think I pieced together a pretty good roster (Adrian Peterson, Tony Romo, Michael Turner, Jason Witten, Pierre Garcon, etc.). But the fact of the matter is this: I don’t have fantasies about football. I have no passionate lust to create an all-star team. I have no deepContinue reading “Fantasy Football”
Education
Like the old sage once said, “Never let schooling get in the way of your education.” The other day, on a break at work, I picked up a magazine called Governing. In it, I found an article, “Ditching the Carrot and Stick.” The title intrigued me, so I read the article and came to find some suprisingContinue reading “Education”
A New Love
My wife and I made a baby. She was born yesterday. Her name is Sevaeh Vashti Redden. We like her. Love her actually. I think I’m in love all over again. And I don’t think I’m alone. (Sevaeh arrived on 7-7-11, at 11:36 am, 7 lbs 4oz., 20 1/4 inches long.)
The Way Back
So I watched this movie a couple weeks ago called The Way Back. Then two days ago, the smell of burgers on the grill and the sight of fireworks in the sky reminded me of something: I am very thankful for the freedoms we have as citizens in the United States of America. I mean,Continue reading “The Way Back”
