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
Yesterday was Father’s Day, and like any self-respecting father, I chose to eat too much, play video games, and basically do a whole lot of nothing. It was wonderful. I can’t wait until next year.
When our COVID lock down began in March, my wife and I wanted to create some sort of normality in the household for our sake, but especially for the kids. One of the daily routines that happened organically was our trip to the mailbox at around 3:00 every afternoon once my wife and I were done working from home for the day.
Trying to look on the bright side of life here...One of the nice things about teaching high school from a distance is that I can really focus on the content and how I am delivering it. While recording my lessons, if I mess up, I can stop and do it over. I also don't have … Continue reading Dress Codes
There's so much that I want to write, that I'm having a hard time writing anything at all.There is a new normal for so many people right now. I'm having to learn how to teach two Advanced Placement classes remotely while also trying to help my wife (who is remotely working as a school counselor) … Continue reading One Day
I typically use the time during Spring Break to relax and get recharged for the final quarter of the school year. I guess I have done that to a certain extent so far this week, but we are also still using the break to get things situated in our (relatively) new house.Sunday was the one … Continue reading This New House
One year when I was young (I don't remember how old...elementary age), I asked my mom what her New Year's resolution was. She said she didn't have one. This struck me as odd. I thought all grownups HAD to have resolutions. When I inquired further, she said something that has stuck with me since that … Continue reading Resolutions
Just a week shy of my fourth birthday, my family I moved to the small rural town where lived until I graduated from high school. I lived there again briefly after college. As we settled into small town life, my mom began dragging my brother and me to the local Baptist church. (These roles were … Continue reading Incomplete
In the days leading up to the Cub Scout camping trip that we went on in October, my son asked over and over if we would be able to go fishing while we were there.
Three years ago today, I lost my dad.His bad habits are what eventually killed him, but he was an extraordinary man who did not fully embrace his own capabilities. He was by far the smartest man I've ever known, and I'm fortunate that I inherited a little bit of that. He was my mentor and one … Continue reading Heroes
Reflections Of A Middle Aged Nobody 