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Someone is 33 today and I wished her a happy birthday. As I was reading her entry I thought, “Oh, cool. I’m 34, we’re close.” Except, I’m not 34. I’m 37. But in my head I’m 34. Have been for awhile now. And, truth be told, will probably be for some time more. I don’t [...]

So, yesterday I was almost hunted down and murdered. Literally. (No, really.) The street exit to one of my offices (I bounce around a few facilities) is right onto a feeder street of a freeway. It just so happens that this particular driveway dumps you out pretty much right in front of one of the [...]

I have just written the most ridiculous and aggravating email to The Swimmy’s teacher. Wanna see? Thought ya did. Mrs. Davidson, I can’t believe I’m sending you this email about a turkey, but I am. The Swimmy came home upset yesterday about her turkey that she was to color and turn in. You see, when [...]

I’m posting a little late today because, well, I haven’t had two seconds to sit down and post. Actually, I spent a good deal of time yesterday thinking of some topics for today, but, I needn’t have worked that hard. You see, a few days ago Benjamin presented with a lovely, raging ear infection. Out [...]

That I’m aware of, at least. The nice folks at BloggyAward stopped on by and shared their thoughts about my “interesting life”. I’ve not had my life, writing or design aesthetic critiqued much in my 37 years – and this was a unique experience for me. See what you think. Bloggy Award

An old friend sent me an email today with a quote I found interesting. Thought I’d share it: “Perhaps strength doesn’t reside in having never been broken…but in the courage required to grow strong in the broken places” I have no idea where the words came from, so I can’t cite the source, my apologies. [...]