A Thousand Words Isn’t Going To Cut It
If you are a resident of planet Earth, then you know that the New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl last night. I came across a link to this picture and was amazed when it came up. I was dumbstruck by how much it said without uttering a single sound. I think the Pulitzer Prize people should just give this →
That’s How I Used To Roll
NukeBoy2 had a birthday party to go to today. It was at the local skating rink. It's about what you would imagine a family run skating rink in a small North Carolina town to look like; 1978. I've been here many times for various birthday parties that the kids have attended, and one that we hosted, but the nostalgia never →
The Father-Daughter Dance
NukeGirl had asked me out on a date about a year ago. I was reading in the paper about the Father-Daughter dance that had just taken place, and she said; "Why didn't we go?" I assured her that when it came around again that we would go. Every month or so, NukeGirl would ask; "Is it time for the dance →
Krugerrands Would Be Cheaper
So I thought that I would join the ranks of the coffee drinkers. My parents were coffee drinkers, but none of us kids were. At times I think it used to upset my Dad because a lot of his favorite memories were built around family, coffee and the kitchen table. He'd tell stories of friends and family being up till →
New Calendar Year
I have many reasons to be thankful for the New Calendar Year, but highest on that list would be the arrival of a new calendar. The picture you see below is my vantage point when I am ensconced upon my throne at the dinner table. I have a clear view of the family bulletin board and prominently displayed at the →
It’s Called Character
Character is doing what's right when nobody is looking. -JC Watts- My sister Laura is married to a professional golfer. His name is JP Hayes. He did something the other day that everyone is talking about. He's been interviewed on ESPN and the Golf Channel. World News Tonight on ABC will talk about it this evening. The story on ESPN dot →
They Don’t Write ‘Em Like That Anymore
Nukeboy1 has been blinded by the light. Well, sort of. He has taken up the guitar for the second time. The first time was 2 years ago when he was 8. This time he's a little more serious about it. His turnabout can be explained in one compound word: Rockband. He got it for Christmas, and has been rockin' out →
Apparently, Size Really Does Matter
I'll never forget the first time NukeMom caught me loading the washing machine "my way". My thoughts on the subject were; if it fits in there, it oughta come out clean. I mean, if I can cram it in there, then why not? Right? Wrong. Obviously now I know better. In the old days laundry to me was like doing the yard; sometimes you →
Are You Committed, Or Just Contributing?
The kids and I differ on these two definitions. To clarify, lets recall the oft-told tale of the chicken, the pig and breakfast: If you're having bacon, eggs and sausage for Breakfast, who made the contribution and who made the commitment? Well, they both contributed, but I think the pig is definitely committed. This subject comes up during clean up time. The picture above →
If Your Friend Jumped Off A Building, Would You?
Dad-isms have been around since the beginning of time. Ever since Adam told Seth: "Just because your brother killed your brother doesn't mean you have to.", the art of the Dad-ism has been elusive for some, and standard practice for others. This started me thinking on how I would have answered differently if I had the knowledge then that I have →
