I have a reason for the reference to Five Finger Death Punch, I promise. When I was a teenager, I babysat a toddler named Josh. I was probably 16, and he was probably 4; it’s been long enough, I don’t really remember. The thing about Josh is I had to make sure he had all […]

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Just because I got back from Maine last week. The only thing missing is fall foliage. I’m homesick for fall weather that’s not 70 degrees like next week’s forecast. Today was sunny and 67.

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I got a chance to see my oldest and his wife during fall break. I also met my granddaughter who was born on the anniversary of Nick’s death. She’s a gorgeous baby who made me smile. Time for a little funny since I’m flying back today on day 20 of the government shut down. Let’s […]

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Out of curiosity, I called today to ask about getting chickens where I live. Since we own less than an acre we need a permit, but it’s free to get the permit. We would be limited to 6 hens, no roosters. It’s tempting, but I’d have to build a coop for them. With the loose […]

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That’s the count of wildlife we saw this morning driving around at 2 am near the school where I work. I hit a deer with my Jeep in 2022, 2 weeks to the day after Nick died. Needless to say, I was wide awake after the first 3 deer lol. It’s the end of school, […]

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I had to tease my kids by asking why they don’t use skibidi rizz. Basically saying something about low charisma for the gamers out there. My 20 yo daughter looked at me and said ‘that’s cringe’. I just laughed at her. I don’t hear a lot of slang at the school where I work. I […]

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At work, I alternate between the libraries in the high school and the middle school. On Tuesday, one of the 6th grade kids lost his life. I was at the middle school on Wednesday, and it was rough. They used the library for counseling. On top of it bringing back my memories of Nick’s death, […]

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I just finished reading this book by Eric Larson. It is about the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, and about H. H. Holmes aka Herman Mudgett. One of the most prolific serial killers. It’s a well written book. It talks about the work that Daniel Burnham put into getting the World’s Fair ready in less […]

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Since my last post was a downer, here’s a funny for you. Maybe I’ve just been a web designer too long. LOL

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Tomorrow (or later today) will be hard. I know know that now, but I’ve still been shoving my feelings down this week. Two years ago, on September 1, 2022, I received one of the worst phone calls a parent could get. My bonus son committed suicide. I hadn’t talked to him about anything major in […]

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