I was supposed to be out in California this week. Alas, with my lower level in disrepair from the water damage and work not scheduled to commence until after Christmas, my plan for Cheyenne and me to experience a relaxing week with my brother and his family before the holidays has been put on hold. [...]
Tag: Joy
A joy multiplier…
It has been a fabulous summer, but come Monday life as I know it resumes in earnest with the start of the 2010-2011 academic year. I have to admit (in a geeky faculty kind of way) that I am a little bit excited to get back into the classroom with my students. I really do [...]
Getting my groove back…
When was the last time you danced around your house with complete joy and utter abandonment? If you can't remember when you last did so then turn up the music and do it right now. It is freeing and exhilarating...it certainly puts the pep back in your step and a smile back on your face. [...]
Feeding my habit…
Every late afternoon when I leave my new office in Putnam Hall and come upon the trees by the corner of the library I come upon a hub of activity. Not from students...by that time the campus is fairly empty. The activity comes from a whole collection of birds and squirrels that have quite a [...]
The heart of a Lion…
My buddy Dave Rogness has been a member of the Fargo Lions for years. A few years ago he sponsored me and I became a Fargo Lion. I must confess, I knew very little about the Fargo Lions until that first meeting. It wasn't as if I had never heard of the Lions before. I [...]
Santa baby…
The above photo is of my grandson Noah Jr. a couple of years ago during the holidays. It brings me joy just to look at it. I am not able to be with Noah and the grandkids (Noah Jr. and Cortney) this Christmas but with this photo I am reminded of the real joy of [...]
The reason for waking up and going to bed…
Here is the best insight I can supply as to why I get out of bed every day and why I go to bed exhausted every night...a girl named Cheyenne. Here is what I am thinking...too bad she doesn't want to be a comedic actress. I think she already has a head start on hamming [...]
THE NEW FORTY 