When your kids are young you do anything and everything to protect them and care for them. You worry about negative things happening to them, even though you know they need to learn many lessons for themselves. You are quick to come to their defense after any transgression – a bully, an unfair teacher orContinue reading “Do my kids still need taking care of?”
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Don’t be afraid to take risks
I remember when I was young that some people spoke about wisdom that is acquired only with experience. This sounded like you had to get old before you knew things, or knew enough to be successful (whatever that may mean to any one of us). In my periods of introspection, now that I appear toContinue reading “Don’t be afraid to take risks”
I buy books for Christmas
Okay, I actually buy books all the time. I am counting on the fact that my wife never reads my musings, because this topic is one we argue about regularly. She doesn’t understand why I am forever buying books and taking up space all over the house (but primarily in my office, so wtf). ThisContinue reading “I buy books for Christmas”
Thanksgiving
When I was young I loved Thanksgiving. I think it was my favorite holiday. Low stress due to lack of gift-giving pressure, lots of eating and drinking and those are things I do quite well, and enjoy. Thanksgiving is still a nice holiday, and the meal is quite a reward, but it isn’t top choiceContinue reading “Thanksgiving”
Why I will watch the World Cup
The 2022 World Cup may be the most corrupt sporting event in history. Qatar was chosen as host in 2010 and since then the bribery scandal has resulted in most of the FIFA governing body being exited. Qatar has no business hosting a World Cup. In the 12 years since being chosen, the press haveContinue reading “Why I will watch the World Cup”
You’re getting tired of supporting Ukraine? Seriously?
I have started reading this in the news. Mostly it is Republicans, who think it’s time to stop the “blank check” for Ukraine. This really pisses me off. Was supporting Ukraine okay for a little while? Did it make you feel better to know we were (helping others) stand up to Vladimir Putin? What do.Continue reading “You’re getting tired of supporting Ukraine? Seriously?”
Galapagos!
Three years ago (2019) found us in Galapagos for a bucket list holiday (my wife’s bucket list). Three of our kids joined us, as the fourth was living in Korea at the time and couldn’t join. We promised him he would get to see Galapagos as it is amazing. So…here we are in 2022 andContinue reading “Galapagos!”
Leaving Maine
I’ve made it clear that I love it in Maine, haven’t I? It is peaceful, beautiful and almost everything I want. I recall most of the times I had to leave at the end of the summer season. It used to be after just a few weeks’ vacation up there. It was time to getContinue reading “Leaving Maine”
Confessions of a lobster snob
One of the benefits of living in Stonington Maine is the availability of lobsters, right off the boat. All my life I have enjoyed fresh lobster either from one of our local fisherman friends or from the docks of the Stonington Coop. We pay a fraction of what most people pay in restaurants and theContinue reading “Confessions of a lobster snob”
And then he started a kayaking business
As it turns out – and I mean this is just dumb luck – we live in a spot that is characterized as the “best sea kayaking on the east coast” by online forums. Stonington is a little fishing village, and it’s surrounded by over 60 islands. This archipelago is “to die for” if youContinue reading “And then he started a kayaking business”
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