Today my second oldest child, Noah, turns 28. We will celebrate tonight at the Gastropub with friends and family the passing of time and all the hope that comes with each new year a birthday marks. I must acknowledge though, I am particularly grateful for Noah's 28th birthday as I recognize that there are many [...]
Month: July 2010
The value in being freakishly tall…
After I told Cheyenne that she was getting really tall the other day (she is getting amazingly close to my height at the ripe old age of 11), she made a comment that I have not been able to stop laughing about. She said, "I want to grow up to be freakishly tall so I [...]
Carbert – if only…
I had a realization the other day - my summer "vacation" is two-thirds over. How did this happen? What is this phenomenon wherein the things you love go quickly and the things you do not love so much trudge along as if you are walking through swamp muck? I don't fully get it. Didn't Einstein [...]
Happy hours…SC at the GC
Sara Lepp asked me the other day when Happy Hour is at Granite City (GC) - I didn't know the answer to her query...indeed, I thought every hour I spent at GC was happy. You may recall that I proclaimed in my blog back in late June that GC is my summer 2010 go-to hang-out. I [...]
Connections…
I read an article in The Forum on Sunday about a speed dating event to be held Monday eve. The event was for ages 28-45 but that didn't stop me from wanting to investigate it - if only as an observer. I am fascinated with all the changes in the dating process these days and [...]
Cougar 101
A warning to my more sensitive readers, this blog addresses items that may be considered risque to some. In an effort not to offend your sensibilities I ask that you stop reading now if you are uncomfortable with the topic of older women dating younger men as I plan to address the topic herein with [...]
Dude…WTF?
I have a very personal relationship with God. We are buds...we get each other. Our relationship is respectful and reverent, yet real. I have long believed that I am one of God's favorites because I completely understand the commitment we share with each other and the expectation I need to live up to. Years ago [...]
THE NEW FORTY 