Fall is by far my favorite time of year. Even though this year in Texas fall-like weather is taking its time getting here, I know it's coming. The relief after a long, hot, busy summer will be welcome. Football. Candy Corn. (I don't want to hear it from the haters.) My birthday. The lead in … Continue reading Seasons
Author's Note: I've been more than a little distracted for the first few months of the year. If you're curious about what, just turn on the news. As much as I've tried to live life and not become too disturbed by the shit show this country has been since January 20, I can't just sit … Continue reading Too Many Interests, Not Enough Daylight
Like many other Americans, I went to bed on election night before the outcome was known. But deep down, I knew the outcome of the election. My fitful sleep was evidence. It wasn’t necessarily surprising that he won. It was the margin of victory that surprised and...if I’m being honest...saddened me. I've been wanting to … Continue reading The Soul of America
I've written previously about some of the history of my blog. In a nutshell, I started this mess in 2015, and it has changed over the years as I have changed. I would say evolved, but that may be a stretch on both accounts. At any rate, I keep thinking I should do more with … Continue reading Name Change…Again
Growing up, my mom would constantly get upset with me because I wouldn't use a napkin to wipe my hands while we were eating. Instead, I would just wipe my hands on my pants or whatever article of clothing was most convenient. I really didn't understand what the problem was. My pants arguably worked better … Continue reading Bad Habits
Between too much cold (I don't like winter...at all) and having too much going on around here, I've been a little out of touch for a while. Things seem to finally be calming down, so hopefully, that continues. It has been almost two years since everyone's world was turned upside down. Like many others, when … Continue reading Choose Your Own Adventure
Full disclosure: I don't actually like Rocky Road ice cream. I probably just made some enemies there, but I don't care for frozen marshmallows. The texture is too much. The fact that I even have a strong opinion about that probably says everything you need to know about my weight loss journey. I've struggled with … Continue reading The Rocky Road (Ice Cream) of My Weight (Gain and) Loss (and Gain) Journey
I'm not much of a pet person. I grew up out in the country with outside cats who helped keep the critters to a minimum. Only for a few brief years here and there did we ever have any kind of pet inside the house. Just before my wife and I got married, she (we) … Continue reading Pets
It was tempting when school ended last week to write about how relieved I was and how much I was really looking forward to the end of the school year...more so than most years. Most years I look forward to summer without necessarily looking forward to the end of the school year. I know that sounds contradictory, but it really isn't if you think about it.
Last weekend, my daughter watched The Mitchells vs The Machines at our neighbors' house. The next morning, before she'd even had breakfast, she turned it on so I could watch it with her. I'm glad she did. It was really funny.
That said, there was a running gag in the movie about possums with stereotypical (and incorrect) ideas about them attacking people and carrying rabies. I'm not exactly an animal rights activist, but I do have to say that possums get a bad rap much of the time.
Reflections Of A Middle Aged Nobody 