She makes everything alright.

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.

Sticks? Really? Now that is kinda funny.

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.

What are you afraid of?

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?

I really miss that old truck…

Don't you love it when something stupid you did a long time ago comes back up and still stings? Yesterday I had to borrow my father-in-law's truck to haul some dirt for a garden that we are planting. He drives a mid 90's model Chevy. It reminds me of my first pickup, a 1991 GMC … Continue reading I really miss that old truck…