July 2010
4 posts
So between the first and second times I dated my wife, I had a few years as a single dude living (and occasionally drinking) the High Life in Cleveland. I was involved in a lot of high jinks and shenanigans and all that fun stuff single people do between 26-30 living in a reasonably large city located somewhere between New York and LA.
I thank your deity of choice the woman that would...
The More Things Change
My mother only spanked me twice in my life. The first time, I knew it was coming. She barely touched me and I balled like a baby. The second time (around 5 or 6), I mouthed off while starting to walk away from her and she hauled off with a belt. According my mom, she really gave it to me good and I didn’t even flinch. Two times with the inverse reaction of what she expected.
However, she...
I'm An Uncle, Sort Of.
So two nights ago and 750 miles from where I am now, Zoey Isabella sprung forth into this world. She was probably crying and screaming, and knowing the parents already fifteen minutes late for something. In full disclosure I’m not actually an Uncle nor will I ever get to be one. This was the first child for two of my closest friends, and for me as close as it gets.
My wife and I both live...
My favorite painting The Wanderer by Caspar David Friedrich
Favorite Quote “If we do not find anything very pleasant, at least we shall find something new.” It is from Voltaire and located in Candide.
At one point in my life, I moved 11 times in 10 years.
Now I’ve been in my house current for two years, the Twin Cities for four and I am comfortable. Even if that comfort...