Category Archives: Gratitude

I’m grateful for a great many things, but even then probably not enough.

One Year and Counting

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Thom

I know, everyone is looking back at the past year and lamenting about COVID-19 and all the other horrors visited upon us by 2020. Hopefully I won’t do that. And hopefully I won’t come off as humble-bragging, either. I can’t … Continue reading →

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The wind boisterous

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Thom

Notice: If you object to religion or the discussion thereof, you may wish to try back another day. This blog post might not be for you. The past few weeks have have been difficult for most Americans. It would be … Continue reading →

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This has been a test…

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Thom

To begin with, I should add my usual disclaimer. I will be discussing religion and my personal beliefs here. If this makes you uncomfortable or angry, please skip this post and come back some other time. As most of the … Continue reading →

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They grow up

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Thom

Yesterday at church one of the boys we taught in Cub Scouts was a greeter at the door. I said hello and shook his hand–and suddenly realized I was talking to his chest. He has grown more than just a … Continue reading →

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Most excellent of kitties

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Thom

Before we even had kids, there was Max. He joined us only a few months after Terhi and I were married, and lived seventeen of his eighteen years with us. Two weeks ago it was time to let him go. … Continue reading →

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TITF: My parents

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Thom

Things I’m Thankful For – Day Five: My parents The older I get the more brilliant my parents become. Not that I was ever one of those kids who thought their parents were out of touch and clueless, but now … Continue reading →

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TITF: My wife

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Thom

Things I’m Thankful For – Day Four: My wife How do you even begin to thank someone who had every chance to run away and didn’t? Who has seen me at my worst and still loves me? My wife been … Continue reading →

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TITF: My children

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Thom

Things I’m Thankful For – Day Three: My children How do you even begin to describe the space your children occupy in your life? How do you describe the combined weight of the pride, the fear, the joy, the frustration, … Continue reading →

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TITF: Books

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Thom

Things I’m Thankful For – Day Two: Books If music has been a powerful influence in my life, so have books. I was reading well before first grade (I never went to kindergarten), and books have been a source of … Continue reading →

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TITF: Music

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Thom

Things I’m Thankful For – Day One: Music Music has been, is, and likely always will be a major part of my life. I grew up with music around me constantly, and singing with the family was a given. I … Continue reading →

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