Open Minded

I mentioned before that I took a trip with some friends to hear a speaker. He spoke for 1 1/2 hrs straight with only one prop (barely used) and no techno mumbo-jumbo at all…it was great. He provided enough food-for-thought to sustain me for quite some time, but one lesson learned happened before he even [...]

“I solemnly swear that I am up to no good…”

I’ve been reading….um….a series of books and I found this excerpt interesting:
“The Dark Arts,” said Snape, “are many, varied, ever-changing, and eternal. Fighting them is like fighting a many-headed monster, which, each time a neck is severed, sprouts a head even fiercer and cleverer than before. You are fighting that which is unfixed, mutating, indestructible.”
“Your [...]

Family Tradition

Thanksgiving means turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie for practically everyone, but there are usually traditions that are unique to individual families. Traditions that may not necessarily be considered tradition, but happen year in and year out without fail.
We arrived at our second Thanksgiving stop of the day shortly after dark this evening. There [...]

Humble, attempted

Goatee Guy #1, Goatee Guy #2 and me (couldn’t grow a goatee if my life depended on it) had a little road trip yesterday. We drove up to the ATL to hear a guy speak. It was a great guy trip, and I didn’t even hear “pull my finger” or “who cut that one?”once.
We arrived [...]

Where’s the line?

I mean, this is sufficient.
Do you need a place to sit while enjoying your latest read? Check, it’s got it.
If you’re like me, privacy is a must! First of all, it usually sits a sufficient distance away to eliminate unwanted visits. Its 4 walls, roof and fancy hinged door, with a simple, yet effective locking [...]

Intervention

I’m losing them. They can not escape the grasp of their shared addiction. I don’t think they would if they could. They’re still under the delusion that they’re in control.
Daughter#2 was the first to go. She’s young….she didn’t stand a chance. She’s up to 6 a day now. Wife was almost immediately caught too, but [...]

Open mouth, insert foot

See that Inspired To Action tab over on the right. The first thing I saw about it was a post on another blog announcing it’s arrival and asking for help from anyone interested. On a whim I responded. I made it clear that I had no real computer skills or journalism skills, but that if [...]

Escape

I’ve debated for several day whether or not to publish this post for a few reasons. Other than being very personal, I know that it is somewhat dark and will be disturbing to the ones who love me the most, causing them to worry. You shouldn’t. I’m really ok, but there is no denying [...]

Can I say that?

Sometimes…..I don’t like God. Sometimes I think, “He’s a meanie.”
I think that anytime that I don’t get to do what I want. Whoever it is standing in my way…..they’re a meanie!
I mean…come on! It’s the cashier’s job to make sure that they rung-up everything, right. It’s not my fault they’re incompetent, is it? I can’t [...]