So about a year ago, Maxwell found out his little buddy Alex was doing gymnastics. He REALLY wanted to do it. Due to time issues, primarily, it took a while to coordinate. I also figured this was just a cling-on Read More …
Category: Odd Ponderings
What am I doing wrong?
I’m a really frustrated father today. I have two really good kids. Neither does anything majorly wrong. One is getting As in advanced content classes, playing elite soccer and generally well liked. (I know I like/love him!) The other is Read More …
Recovery – take note…
“…ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.” It’s no secret I am a member of several 12 step programs. The cornerstone of every groups success is anonymity. In this post I will discuss the happenings at a recent meeting, Read More …
Boys to the beach!
This weekend was a lot of fun! It started off with Cub Scouts on Friday night. Some might have called that a curse, as it would have been nice to leave after school – but I think it was almost Read More …
Too short to be upset – you can help yourself!
Life is too short to be terminally upset about things you can’t change. Reinhold Niebuhr, the author of the commonly known “Serenity Prayer” summarized it with: God, Grant me the Serenity to Accept the things I cannot change The courage Read More …