I woke this morning to the sound of thunder. I almost didn't know what it was. It has been a few months since it has rained in this part of Oklahoma. It has been dry and dusty for weeks. So, I lay there in bed listening to the rain come down. It was a peaceful … Continue reading I am thankful for the rain.

Hang out with me for long enough and there are a few things you will pick up on: I love my wife and son like crazy, I enjoying cooking very much, I talk to myself in funny accents (I can do more than 10), and...I am crazy about my wife. There are other things that … Continue reading She’s got nothing on you

Something happened this evening at my house that has not occurred in many moons: my son fell asleep before nine o'clock. He has been a ten thirty warrior of late. Even when we get him in bed at eight thirty he still doesn't give up until then. So, Marixa and I took advantage of the … Continue reading She makes everything alright.

I had one of those oh no moments two days ago. We have been potty training our boy. He did his part and hopped down to go play. I flushed and nothing happened. I plunged and nothing happened. Then, I looked down at my feet and saw it...water running out of the bottom of the … Continue reading Sticks? Really? Now that is kinda funny.

Like most people, I struggle with fear. Fear of failure. Fear of insignificance. Fear of snakes. It is irrational. I don't know why, but fear can paralyze me quick. I can't talk. I can't think. I hate when I allow that to happen to me. For the longest time I thought that fears were just … Continue reading What are you afraid of?