I’ve reached the fourth and final decade in my recollections on turning 40. (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) In this latest ten years are some of the biggest moments, largest risks, and most unexpected cherished memories.
Read MoreDeath to Funerals
On a recent hike with one of my best friends I mentioned my distain for funerals and he nodded knowingly. You see, he turns 40 this year – and I’m only a year away – so deep conversations are more prone to brush up against …
Read MoreDon’t Shit-on, Fertilize
Our little man is now two and a half and his vocabulary grows exponentially. My wife and I both make an effort to call things what they are and be specific and his little parrot mind locks all these new words away, categorizes them, and …
Read MoreBest Pictures of 2011 – Part 2
This is part two of my favorite pictures from 2011. While the first five were world photographs, this group is more personal. I either took them, or was part of their capture. And like the last time, I’ll comment on why they matter to me.
Read MoreNewsflash: Marriage is Hard
This weekend my wife and I celebrated our 12th Anniversary. It’s simply shocking to think that I’ve been married for twelve years, and even more amazing, that my wife has been able to put up with me! We had a wonderful time away from our …
Read MoreLook, don’t touch…
I’ve been struck by something recently. We live in a beautiful country, with amazing things to see and road access to breathtaking parts of the outdoors. And unlike most of the rest of the world’s beauty, we’ve never had ours spoiled by bombing raids or …
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