...Asshole So, here's a secret few people know. Maybe no one. I'm kind of an asshole. I didn't even realize this til recently. Now, before I delve, this is not a blog to get sympathy, or to garnish a bunch of people reassuring me that I'm a really great person or that someone should try … Continue reading I’m an…(3-7-16)
Self-Reflection
Praying For You! (3-22-16)
Recently an acquaintance informed me that upon learning about my situation, has started praying for me. Usually, prayer is considered a kind gesture, appreciated on any level. It struck me, kind of suddenly, how strange it feels to know that for perhaps the first time in my life, this type of prayer is not only … Continue reading Praying For You! (3-22-16)
Zebra Stripes–Part 2 (3-23-16)
I wanted to update my blog on the progress since one of my first posts: How do you get a zebra to change its stripes. Progress for me, usually comes in spurts. It’s how I operate. I get intense levels of energy for periods of time, then back off, maybe get interested in something else, … Continue reading Zebra Stripes–Part 2 (3-23-16)
My Parents (3-30-16)
Here’s a little warm and fuzzy blog about my parents: My parents, in some ways, are typical Midwestern, middle age people. They are conservative, the live in a tiny little town, they have been married for over 45 years, raised three kids on a single income so my mom could stay at home. They got … Continue reading My Parents (3-30-16)
Adulting-Guest Blog by my Wife (4-5-16)
Being an Adult I’ve been ruminating on this for a few weeks now, but recently I’ve watched a close friend go through something crazy challenging and it’s just kind of hit me: I am an adult. I mean, pretty officially, I think. Don’t get me wrong, on some level, I’ve known this for quite some … Continue reading Adulting-Guest Blog by my Wife (4-5-16)
Why You No Blog No More? (5-26-16)
Random thoughts that I'm sure are linked but only in my head: Sorry, sorry, sorry! I’ve been meaning to blog! Dying to, committed to, not wanting to, deciding never to again, and everything in between but since my last blog I’ve been on a roller coaster of life, but what else is really new? First, … Continue reading Why You No Blog No More? (5-26-16)
In the Closet (5-27-16)
In the past couple months, I've spent a lot of time back in the closet. Our house has very little storage space, and when my wife originally moved in we "converted" (in other words, threw some cheap clothing racks into) the only storage room (unfinished with wood shelves hanging off the walls because the previous … Continue reading In the Closet (5-27-16)
On Quitting Stuff (6-12-16)
I'm no quitter. I pride myself on this. I take on some big things, see it through. I've had natural births. I've breastfed even though it was a rough go at first. It was almost impossible. I've done some big races. I've been determined to never quit pretty much anything. I've kept a sourdough starter … Continue reading On Quitting Stuff (6-12-16)
Well Played (6-12-16)
I finally got one. My first "you're going to hell for your lifestyle" message. I've been pretty lucky. The worst I've gotten before was, "well, you're sinning, but we'll try to love you anyway." I've actually wondered if this type of message even really existed anymore. In light of the events in Orlando this weekend, … Continue reading Well Played (6-12-16)
EPIC Summer! (8-4-16)
So a couple months ago I blogged about my summer plans. I was pretty excited that I had a plan to spend a lot of time with all my kids, be outdoors, and get into shape at the same time. We started out with a bang! We did so many cool things, Disc Golf Camp, … Continue reading EPIC Summer! (8-4-16)
Just the 7 of Us 