Manual Rocks And Technology Fa...
Technology is taking over our lives. These devices, designed to ease our “burdens,” often create more. Ever have to...
read moreA Son Of Thunder, A Writer, A ...
Being awoken at 6 a.m. by a snarling, drooling and bellowing Rottweiler outside one’s door is never a good sign. Until today....
read moreWhen The Resale Shop Says No
It was a rare occasion; an event I rarely have the pleasure of seeing. Of course the havoc created throughout the house, something...
read moreSometimes A Little Romance Bre...
It’s been a rough time for the Little Black Dress. She’s working with her brother to get their parents’ house on...
read moreBlue Balls
Recently I’ve been on a “what if” kick. What if the electricity went out. What would the Sons of Thunder do? No...
read moreThe Purpose Of A Chair
A chair is designed for someone to sit on. At least that’s what I thought. And I assume most people think the same way. But...
read moreFor Once, The LBD Didn’t...
So the Little Black Dress and the Sons of Thunder are watching the elimination round of American Idol. One contestant is definitely...
read moreEverything Is A Choice
Our pastor has started a new sermon series entitled “Everything Is A Choice.” It’s one of those catching little...
read moreSo Satan Holds A Staff Meeting
On the agenda, how to keep Christians from focusing on Christ. What do you think of his plan? Also if you are at Download get viagra...
read moreWhat Shall We Fear?
Or is the question more “why do we fear?” For kids, fear is pretty straightforward. They fear the potential monsters...
read moreIt’s Pinewood Derby Time...
The Pinewood Derby is a rite of passage for Cub Scouts. Or, it’s a contest among the dads. I’ve never quite figured it...
read moreThose “Special Days̶...
Okay, so it was Valentine’s Day and it’s going to be romantic and an awesome dinner planned and well, life gets in the...
read moreFeb. 14 Is Really Obligatory D...
The Lost Files were weekly columns written back around 2001-2003 while I was running a newspaper in the Midwest. They seem to have...
read moreThe Iceman Leaveth
Well, that was interesting. The “big one” sorta fizzled. We got a little ice, but mainly snow. The forecast: an inch of...
read moreThe Iceman Cometh
Let’s call it the iceapocalypse. And we are sitting here on the point at the lake, waiting for it. Expert opinion varies, but...
read moreDefine “Take Care Of My ...
Women view “cleanliness” differently than men. They also see “take care of my sons” in a slightly different...
read moreThe Calm Before The Artic Blas...
Weather is playing havoc with school. Christmas break is extended a day due to weather. The Sons of Thunder are finally sent packing...
read moreAnd Manna Falls
We awake to another three inches of snow. Correction – we are awoken by one of the Sons of Thunder thundering into our room...
read moreDig To China? And Why Not?
Snow hit our little area of the world, six inches or so. It started Christmas Eve, and even factoring our five-year stay in Alaska...
read moreKnowing Your Fears
The middle Son of Thunder has a gift – he knows what scares him. This knowledge is laser-focused when it comes to movies. ...
read moreWe Are Free!
That sound of wildebeests stampeding across African plains? Yes, the Sons of Thunder are home. “We’re free!” Ah,...
read moreThe Little Black Dress Gets A ...
We shall see. And no, this is not some major emancipation for the LBD. We decided when we got married to have a joint account....
read moreAnother Rite Of Passage Is, We...
The youngest Son of Thunder has now joined his elder siblings in successfully completing his first Christmas...
read moreBut I Said It Was An Accident ...
There are a couple of phrases increasing in frequency around our house. Too frequently. One comes from either the Little Black Dress...
read moreOh Sure, Let’s Put The C...
I believe we should celebrate holidays when they show up. You know, like on the calendar. This means I am one of those old farts who...
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