The other day someone asked me what I thought about a possible armed conflict with Iraq. Like my coworker, I don’t really know what to think. What bothers me is, why is this suddenly so important now? As I understand it, the arguments being used for going to war have been valid for five or six years. You might say it’s different now with a new administration. In other words, it was…
In Thirty odd years I’ve never had any major problems with the laws of physics while making my bed. On Saturday I expected this trend to continue. I was attempting to spread the top sheet across the bed in the time tested fashion: I stood at one end of the bed, grabbed hold of one end of the sheet, and in one continuous motion I threw my arms out in front of me then pulled the end of the…
By the time I post this entry, it will be the 31st anniversary of my birth into this world. After last year, this one does not seem all that important. When you grow up the milestone birthdays seem to be fewer and further between. More importantly, you aren’t nearly as excited to see them pass. Having said that, I feel that it is important to note that I am just as happy to turn 31 as I was…
Something rare has just occurred. I’m recounting this event having just lived through it moments before. Thrilling, isn’t it? I’m sitting here in my doctor’s office, making sure the latest allergy shot won’t kill me, and who gets up to have their shots checked? It was Mrs. Weeks, Beth’s kindergarten teacher (and one time teacher of the middle child in my first…
This weekend was the trip to Sanibel, and it was everything I hoped it would be. Well, that’s not quite true. I had hoped the Gators would fare better, but that didn’t have anything to do with where I saw the game so I can’t hold it against Sanibel. You probably won’t find this a stretch (having read the last paragraph), but I like to relax. This weekend presented plenty of…
I have the impression that people see me as a thin person. Until about three years ago I shared this image of myself. It was always something I took for granted. Then I discovered my midsection. It is the region between your rib cage and your hip bones. Ideally, I would not have a midsection, not that you would notice anyway. For many years I didn’t. Then one day I woke up to the fact that…
It’s not like I’ve got a whole lot of choice. I’m not a disciple of “The American Dream.” I will acknowledge that people have some influence over their affluence, but I am a firm believer that dumb luck plays a role for some people. I believe that I may perhaps have had some choice, but I made it. Many people have a great drive to achieve monetary success and…