Let Men Do Men Things

Let Men Do Men Things

Caution: Men Working My dad and I just finished a garden retaining wall / walkway project we started a few months ago.  We worked on it diligently every weekend it wasn’t raining and this weekend, finished it in the drizzle.  We built a 5-block high retaining...
The Bathroom Chair

The Bathroom Chair

not actual bathroom or chair I went to a married friend’s party this past weekend.  There were mostly couples there but my buddy promised me there would be some single women too.  So I went. It was awkward at first because I haven’t dated in a while but...
A Regular Seven

A Regular Seven

 I got a chance to see my two nephews this past weekend and as always, their innocent insight into the world proved to be enlightening.  From Monkey Poop to thoughts on what colors of food are edible, they have a knack of pointing out things that us...
Thoughts On Being Thankful

Thoughts On Being Thankful

Thanksgiving is approaching and although it’s not as big a deal in my family as Christmas is, I always try and take a moment to remember what the holiday stands for. Figuratively. To be thankful. I’m thankful for my family.  They are always there and...
You Can’t Catch Me!

You Can’t Catch Me!

My parents are getting older.  They’re in their sixties now.  While that’s still relatively young by today’s standards, they can’t do things like they used to. Every time I visit home, one or both of them is hobbling in some new way.  Hips,...
The Brotherhood of the Traveling Boxers

The Brotherhood of the Traveling Boxers

 My friend Jeff and I were heading out for burgers when he pulled the top of his boxers out of his pants and said, “You know how long I’ve had these?” Usually when I hear a rhetorical question, I answer with something outlandish.  Like “Gary...