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Worry?

I will be the first to admit that I have given Lisa a lot to worry about over the years; after all, I was a self-employed contractor most of our married lives. You would think that she would be used to a bit of uncertainty by now. After all, it was she that left me…

Beauty in Brokenness

I am still humbled by the many different ways that Lisa demonstrates patience and compassion. I don’t know if she knows that I am watching but I am. A kind gesture, a listening ear; it’s no wonder that there are always people in…

Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations

I must not be as old as I think I am. A few nights ago, I heard some songs that I thought were long forgotten but I was able to remember the lyrics and sing along as if they were still current. That says a lot from someone who rarely listens to music; I am a talk…

Counterfeit Villains

Counterfeit Villains

Even my wife Lisa is into the game. Thankfully, not to the levels of obsession that my son and his friends are exhibiting. At our house, the daily quest for Charlizard, Squirtle and Metapod, and the rest, is topic of many a conversation. If you have no idea what I am…

An Unrelenting Spirit

How does that old adage go, the spirit is willing…? But an unrelenting spirit can bring a host of problems of its own. At times, I forget that there are certain realities that I should take into consideration before I tackle a home improvement project; such as the…

A Silent Disco

A Silent Disco

Now would be a good time to confess that my wife Lisa and I don’t get out much and apparently we have been living in a cave of sorts. After all, who ever heard of a Silent Disco? The words alone conjure up images of the 70’s, big hair and leisure suits come to mind….

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