"One Week" by the Barenaked Ladies Those whacky Canadians, that’s what I thought when I first heard this song. Then I thought, AWESOME. And I still think that’s the case all these years later. Go ahead, sing along… “It's been one week since you looked at me Cocked your head to the side and said, …
Category: Happy
Job One
As I’ve gotten older and now have more than 30 years into my career, many things are more clear about life and work. In the end it’s the people in your life that matter most, especially children, especially if they’re *YOUR* kids. A recent list left on my refrigerator sums it up pretty well. It’s …
What I Do
What I do, what it’s become, these past couple of years, found stride, Scribble down every day, most every day, for every day, something come to mind. For me, for you, I hope it does something good, a turn of phrase, not just a phase anymore, Now become part of what I do, get it …
Good Eats? Congee
Thanksgiving just in the rear view, dishes mostly done, dining table still dressed, and it’s time to wind way down, What’s the perfect food? CONGEE, a.k.a. JOOK. Rice porridge, cooked down in a big stock pot with the Thanksgiving Turkey carcass. See image for the basic cook down, See link below for all the history, …
Night Sounds
Sitting in the darkness, deep into evening, Across the hall my kids are asleep, steady breathing, quiet, peaceful, Humidifier gently churns, moist air for tender airways, Dishwasher rumbles on in the kitchen to the front of the house, Good day, to rough, bumpy end, too late again, they’re still young, More regiment needed, not wanted, …
Early Morning Contrarian
Sometimes I go against the grain; sometimes I choose to buck conventual wisdom. Preferring darkness in the morning is a perfect example. I know the conventional wisdom says, “…to get going in the morning, turn on the lights to help your body and mind wake up, to engage the day; if you don’t follow this …
Roadtrip
Got back a week ago. Big event for our little fam. Nearly 1,900 miles. Six Days. Longest drive we’ve done as a family; two days in the car each way, 6-7 hours. I was impressed by how well the kids did with the monotony of long road travel. New sites and destination. So much to …
Settlement
Seeking settlement, what does that mean? Several ways to see it, I suppose, Several loose ends, flapping in the breeze, daily, weekly, ad-hoc, random too, not sure why I see them this way, normal life really, That’s just me, just my manner I guess, sometimes unsettled, inside, out. Some good in the wild, outside the …
Tacos For Breakfast, Lessons Learned
Tacos For Breakfast, Lessons Learned, lessons learned. One kid asked for tacos for breakfast, inspired by Taco Bell the night before, left over from one kid who didn’t chow down, Then dad deciding to make tacos with a couple three frozen burgers, seasoning, tortillas, cheese, some shredded lettuce, Whipped up together in no time, then …
Lists Redux
I’ve written before about lists, scribbling down more words, likely same thoughts, so helpful sometimes, lists. Scribble down more words to share as I scribble down more words on a list, endless words, endless things to do. Lists like a safety valve, pressure valve, always more always more, scribble down the words that are tied …
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