Mishmash morning, kids’ whim to add pancakes to breakfast? Done. Number Three finished her laundry put-away? Magic. These highlights outweighed a couple bumps, and away we went into the afternoon. Home run visit to a county park wed not tried previous; quick return errand and grocery stop on the way home, now can see clearly …
Category: family
Spool Up, Down
Ramped up yesterday early, before the sun was up, a good start to a busy Friday ahead, ready to get a bunch moving forward, and then… Things went sideways was tue kids started waking up and getting ready for school… The youngest, spooled up herself, and not in a good way; she went from neutral …
Blog Like A Tweet/P.S.A: Get Vaxxed
Gotta say, so proud of these three, my kids. Not the youngest on the list: they’re 10, 9, 7. But so SO proud. Rallied up for the Covid Vax, seemed to understand the importance, important to build immunity, important to stay safe. Rallied up, got the jab, crying kids around us, but not these three; …
Lyrics Post: “Running to Stand Still”
Pulled this one down again; an oft-repeated theme for this guy become a single parent almost a year back now. I’m sure my kids mom feels the same. All single parents do; even if you’re in ahold co-patenting 50/50 gig like we are. Damn! Just keep up, it’s rough sometimes…or at least, it’s about all …
All Saints’ Day
The day some honor all those deemed “saints” by the church. Maybe that’s even small “c” church; all groups have those model folks others are inspired to emulate. Good idea to learn from those who’ve gone before us, those who have set a good example, who have showed us the way. Those who live in …
All Hallows’ Eve
Dia De Los Muertos. Wasn’t raised it part of our family now; My kids lead the way with the tradition; glad to have this modest, make-shift altar in honor of those who have crossed over; notably my dad, things he liked too. Others honored as well tho’, on the “ofrenda”, you are all remembered, and …
Eve Hallows Eve
On the eve of Hallows Eve, what to do? How to prep? Reflection to Friday Night, End of month, a little extra busy at work, decision for full decompress, couch time, hoodie, WS Game 3, wandering and reading little screens. Later Saturday, final decorations, carving Jack O’Lanterns, big dose of kids time, and then…BOO! Boston? …
Look For The Little Things: GOOD
I think about it frequently, looking for the gems that can make the moment little better. It doesn’t take much, like, Being warm, early morning, to start the day; Fresh taste after brushing your teeth; Sips of ice brew in the pre-dawn darkness to start the day. A hug from each kid to say good …
Reflections: Tribe, Time Off…Transitory?
As I wind up a few days with old friends, in a place that I find particularly peaceful and restorative, I reflect, Just what is it that makes this time so valuable, powerful, desired? How can I create more of this mindset in my daily life? How can I make the hustle and bustle of …
“The Mexicans”
c. 2008 My brothers. Love built over a lifetime of many touches, Shared experiences, Periodic, sustained sharing and togetherness, Sincere respect and appreciation and joy when together, Together just enough through, Weddings and children, Divorce and death, We’ve supported and sustained and been there uniquely for one another, Always finding our way back to together. …
1/2_Full, All GOOD 