Categories family

Anniversaries

Recently passed the anniversary of my father’s death. And like I’ve seen several people do in the last few days, I was tempted to post a picture of my father on Facebook or somewhere, as a memorial. But very quickly I decided I don’t want to celebrate someone’s death… I’d Continue Reading

Categories home

Mary Lowry Smith

There’s a story behind the purchase of my house, that I thought should be known. It’s not a good story. So I will be completely factual wherever possible, and label any guesses or speculation. I believe that will still convey the necessary information. So… be prepared for some overly specific Continue Reading

Categories rant

Mother.

Dear lady with the cute baby in the stroller, You may not know this, but muttering snarky comments under your breath as you walk away isn’t the best way to convey information. If I caught your words correctly, I should point out that given how I was walking down a Continue Reading

Categories friends

Struck Match

I wrote this in a long post a couple years ago, but I really like it still, so it bears repeating: Looking back, every person I consider important — every relationship, male or female, that means something to me — initially flared up in my life like a struck match.

Categories events

Halloween

A few friends and I… Celebrating at Jeff’s house for Halloween. Wonderful night. Friends, good, costumes, drinks, dancing, …

Categories quotes

You Decide

You’re wasting your time letting someone else decide if your story is worthy of being told. – Susannah Breslin

Categories intangibles

happiness

I’m conflicted. It was easier to deal with being a clueless fuck-up, while dating. When things fell apart, I could look and say “Wow… I was an idiot there… shouldn’t have done that.” But it seems to suck a lot more when a productive, meaningful relationship falls apart. There’s nothing Continue Reading

Categories quotes

Inspire

If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea. – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Categories friends

Wedding

They already posted the photo to Facebook, so I guess it’s safe to share… Congratulations to Jesse and Tara on their marriage. It was a beautiful day, for an wonderful couple.