Chapter 2: The Son Of Thunder’s First Battle In The New War
While we only have small hand-held communication devices at this point, a quick update from the front lines: The middle Son of Thunder...
read moreChapter 1: A Son Of Thunder Fights A Bug … And I Am Afraid
I hate bugs. I’m not talking about squishy bugs – those I just squish. I’m talking about medical bugs – the...
read morePraise Him – Holy … Holy … Mackerel?
We were having one of our ritual Bible “quizzes” at the dinner table with the Sons of Thunder. A rather serene occurrence...
read moreHow To Get Your House Cleaned Spotless – For Free
Yeah, I know, another “how-to.” But let me ask you this. Ever seen some new idea hit the market and you slap your hand...
read moreThe Difference Between Men And Boys Is …
The price of their toys, at least according to a rather well-known adage. But what happens when you factor in a girl? In one corner,...
read moreJust A Minor Heart Attack While Meeting Cerberus
As I recall, it was a rather pleasant dream, although now I can’t remember particulars. I dozed off on the top patio, the wind...
read moreThe Balloons Fly
We held a gravesite memorial service for Mimi today. Mother of the Little Black Dress, grandma to the Sons of Thunder. By 10 a.m., it...
read moreThe Sons Of Thunder Face Death
Explaining death to kids is a fascinating study. As adults, we try and use “comforting” terms and ease into the...
read more“Where, O Death, Is Your Victory?”
“The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in...
read morePearls (of wisdom) For The Sons Of Thunder
It’s graduation time around here; yet there’s a difference. We’ll be packing up and leaving within a couple of...
read moreListen … And You Will Learn
There are two types of people who watch movies. - Those who sit quietly watching, letting the movie unfold before them. Waiting with...
read moreLord Of The Flies – Lite
We’ll call it the Water War of 2009, which turned into a two-day event and ended up with more rules than the Geneva...
read moreWith This Thumb . . .
So the Sons of Thunder are in the back of the Suburban and we’re heading to a Boy Scout awards ceremony. And out of the blue...
read moreThe Camping Trip, Part II
Camping is what you remember. It’s the hiking, the exploring, the cooking over the fire, the contest to see who has the most...
read moreThe Camping Trip, Part 1
To start with, we probably should define camping. Let’s just say it’s open to interpretation. This was brought home on a...
read moreA Rather Painful Subject
The Little Black Dress’s parents once gave me one of their most prize possessions – their daughter’s hand in...
read moreGirly M&Ms
They make them and I never knew. Somehow my inexhaustible supply of M&Ms were exhausted. The Little Black Dress and I have certain...
read moreIt’s Called “Permanent” For A Reason
Unbeknownst to me, No. 3 son decided not only to get a moustache, but a goatee as well. Pretty proud he was too, until he studied my...
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