“I wanted the world, but you knew better. And that all we have is immortality.” ~U2 It’s tough, this thing called living, this invitation to a dance where sometimes we have partners and sometimes we go it alone. I see it every day, from the Facebook posts of those souls who feel that no one … Continue reading A Patently Incomplete Manual For Living
“One who fears failure limits his activities. Failure is only the opportunity to more intelligently begin again.” ~Henry Ford I’m 40 years old, and I’m starting over again. This is not the first time I’ve done something similar to this, but it is different than all the rest, because I’m different now. There’s something to … Continue reading Starting Over
“We accept the love we think we deserve.” ~The Perks of Being a Wallflower Why does she stay? That’s a question I ask myself so often when I read stories of women who have been consistently abused by husbands, boyfriends, or other men in their lives. And I honestly don’t think there’s one answer that … Continue reading The Love We Think We Deserve
I love riding in the car with Lexi because she’ll often say something unexpected, especially when I don’t think she’s paying attention. I should be used to it by now, but my firstborn still has a habit of surprising me. Last week I bought the new Taylor Swift album, and like a true #swifty I’ve … Continue reading Chatting With Lexi: On Taylor Swift
“If I see everything in gray, and in gray all the colors which I experience and which I would like to reproduce, then why should I use any other color?” ~Alberto Giacomettii I often like to think of things as black and white, as if things are clear when they’re not. I often like to … Continue reading Shades of Gray
“We’re heading home,” I told my youngest daughter, and she gave me the broadest smile. It’s the one that shows all her teeth, and my favorite as well. There’s just something about her showing enjoyment that warms my heart. While still smiling, she responded, “To the new house, dad.” And — you know — she’s … Continue reading The New House
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