Monthly Archives: April 2012
Novel Update: Second draft beginning soon
Feedback on my novel is beginning to come in from my brave set of readers. Thank you all, it is greatly appreciated. (I’m still taking feedback from those I’ve yet to hear from, btw). In the mean time, I’ve been … Continue reading
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Change and personalities
Bill Cosby tells this joke: I said to a guy, “Tell me, what is it about cocaine that makes it so wonderful,” and he said, “Because it intensifies your personality.” I said, “Yes, but what if you’re an a**hole?” Sometimes … Continue reading
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Musical masochism
There are certain songs I shouldn’t listen to. Not because they are bad songs–quite the contrary. There are just some songs that have such an impact on me that I really shouldn’t listen to them unless I have a few … Continue reading
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Book Review: Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague – Brandon Mull
This is the third of the Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull, and he hasn’t slowed down. If anything he keeps getting better, building a more complex plot, continuing to expand the reach of the story, and adding in more and … Continue reading
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A Night at the ballpark
Last week we took in a Salt Lake Bees game as a family to celebrate the boys’ birthdays. Before we moved to the Salt Lake area we were starting to make a habit of taking in a few Boise Hawks … Continue reading
Let’s be friends
Over the weekend our family had an experience that was unusual. But in retrospect, it shouldn’t have been. It’s a sign that things have changed, and not for the better. We do a lot of practicing for sports in our … Continue reading
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I got nuthin’
It’s been a crazy week, and while I’ve had time to write I’ve had a hard time coming up with ideas I can develop into a decent post, especially when I remind myself that I’m trying not to be political. But … Continue reading
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The sporting life
On my way home (finally) after a thirteen hour day, the last three of them being running to various sporting events, it occurred to me that my life has become something I never would have expected. We are a sports … Continue reading
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That new glasses feeling
It’s probably close to five years since I last got new glasses. I’d forgotten just how unsettling the first day or so can be. Nothing is where it’s supposed to be. My depth perception is off. They don’t sit right … Continue reading
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Gratitude for grandparents
My father-in-law recently visited us from Finland. We really enjoyed showing him around town and doing things together, especially since we’re still getting to know the area ourselves. Most importantly, though, the kids really enjoyed spending time with him, playing … Continue reading