How Are You?

So, how are you doing? There is a so much crap going on in the world and in the US that it’s hard to stay positive. Hell, it’s hard to be anything other than completely hopeless. But there are good things in the world. We just have to look for them and appreciate them. Oreo does that. He is happiest… Read more »
Memorial Day
Buy a Musical Instrument Day

This is a day after my own heart. It’s Buy a Musical Instrument day. As I’ve mentioned many times before, being in band is a given for my dad’s side of the family (mom’s side are good people, but they can’t carry a tune in a bucket). The only question is what are you going to play. And that’s barely… Read more »
Faithful Friday 5-22
How Big is Your What?

Unless you live way off the grid (and if you are reading this you probably aren’t) you’ve noticed that vehicles here in the US are getting bigger and bigger. This trend has been going on for decades and shows no signs of slowing down even as gas prices climb. And I don’t get it. I grew up on a farm… Read more »
Faithful Friday 5-15
Good Luck Kids (Hope You Picked the Right Horse)

The other day while on my way to the local grocery store I noticed a group of kids in their lates teens or early 20s all wearing identical red T shirts at the gas station across the street. They were out campaigning for someone- I don’t remember who. It made me thing of someone I haven’t thought about in years…. Read more »
Faithful Friday 5-8
No Diet Day

I celebrate this every day- it’s No Diet Day! This day was founded to combat the diet culture of the 90s that is raising its ugly head again now. Of course we need to take care of ourselves, but like in everyone else in life, moderation is the key when it comes to food. So go have a few… Read more »

