I used to love video games. They were a way to escape. I certainly have not outgrown the need to escape into fantasy, but I can’t seem to use video games to do it anymore. Now I’d rather read a book, listen to a podcast, or binge Netflix with Liz. That isn’t to say we don’t ever play. We still […]
For a couple of months, I’ve been converting old film slides to digital. Crates, tubs, and zip-lock bags full of slides from 135, 126, and medium format were left behind by Grandparents on both sides. Before you could share your photos online, or on your TV, they were shared with a projector. Now, to preserve those memories, and to remember […]
My maternal Grandpa bought this Howard Miller clock 11 years before I was born on April 12 (strangely, my birthdate). Liz and I moved it into our townhouse shortly after my Grandma passed away. In that small space, we never kept the chime on, and it was often in the way. Now that we have a bigger home, the clock […]
Our Weekend Getaway We wanted to do something different. It has been a difficult couple of years for everyone, and we were lucky to have it pretty easy. Still, the stress of COVID and quarantine hit us too. We didn’t want to have a never-ending engagement, we missed traveling, and we never wanted a huge ceremony in the first place. […]
Some people meditate, watch movies, or play video games. We all need some way to clear our heads and put smiles on our faces. For me, I have found that I cannot hold back a grin once I start flying. Grandpa enjoyed remote-controlled flight, and I must have inherited his joy. Throttle, roll, pitch, and yaw These four controls are […]
Yoga: it really is more than just staring at shapely butts in tight leggings.
“I can’t wait until I get married,” I emphatically say while barely squeezing out a legible scribble. This has become a running joke (just between me and myself) every time I have to sign for anything. My last name is long. 10 letters. Pair that with a first name that’s 9, and you’ve got yourself a headache. My name has […]
Some days it feels like I am not allowed to complain because a) there are bigger problems in the world, b) I should be grateful for what I have. Yes, I have a full-time job. Yes, I have a house. Yes, I am not constantly logging into my bank account, worrying when my next paycheck will hit. Yes, I am […]
