I just wasn’t thinking
The Komets were playing at the Coliseum this past weekend, and I thought to myself…”Self, did you not have a great time when you went to see a hockey game as a kid?” Absolutely! I asked my two oldest boys, ages 11, and 6, if they wanted to go see a hockey game, somethin different than renting a movie or playing a vid game…”Sure,” they said with a spark in their voice. I thought, sweet! Some Father/son time…just them and I…a night with some greasy – not good for you, full of fat and carbs and sugar-type food with some sugary soda to chase...
Read MoreBox up your valuables…?
I was on my way to the office this morning and as usual was thinking about the course of the day…all the important things, I had a good steak breakfast, did I remember to pack my lunch? What were we having for dinner? Do I need to pick up more Black Forrest Gummy Bears…ya’ know, all the important stuff. I turned to look at a sign which read, “Box up your valuables where they can be safe. Rent a lock box today!” I thought to myself…interesting. I had never had a lock box before. I’ve never known anyone who has owned/rented a lock box at a bank…at...
Read MoreYour Son Has What?
We hop in the car to get something to eat and right away he says, “Dad we gotta play our game!” I had to think for a moment as to which one it actually was. Then he follows with, “I spy…something Blue.” Before I could answer he blurts out, “It’s the sky. Ok, your turn Dad.” We went back and forth like that the whole way there. He’d start out saying what he saw, and then tell me what it was before I could get the opportunity to answer. I found it to be rather humerous and recall the game being played a tad different when I was growing up,...
Read MoreIs it an art?
I have checking accounts at two different banks, and believe me when I say that I am in no way bragging about that. I just simply have a hard time switching all of my auto-pay, auto-deducts from one account at one institution to my account at the other. I was strolling up to the window at my credit union and rolled down the car window, popped out the capsule, slid in my check and deposit slip, placed it back into the vacuum…and waited. I changed the radio station a few times, popped in a cd, made a couple of personal notes…and to this point had received no greeting. I look up to...
Read MoreThe Power
I was sitting at Taco Bell yesterday, writing some notes and munching on some taco grindage when a group of about 7-8 kids walk through the door with two adults. I imagined they were from a pre-school or private daycare out on a lunchtime excursion during Spring Break. I return to my notes fumbling through the child chatter of what they were about to order. I recall my early days growing up and what excitement bubbled within as we would pull into a Burger King, McDonald’s or Taco Bell for lunch or dinner. It was indeed a treat as my father was very cautious with how the family bones...
Read MoreHe Ain’t Heavy – He’s My Brother
It takes little effort to watch a man carry a load. ~ Chinese Proverb I think the worst possible feeling in the world is having to watch someone you care about endure pain – and not just pain of a physical nature. Looking on as your friend, your child, your partner, your spouse or your family member wrestles with an emotional burden is heart-wrenching, maybe even more so than if it were you who were enduring the trial. I say this because when someone is struggling under the weight of their load, I take that load on my shoulders as well. When they hurt, I hurt. When they cry, I...
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