Author Archives: Thom

Happy Thanksgiving

It’s early in the morning and the house is quiet. We’re going to be taking it easy today, watching the Macy’s Parade, the Westminster Dog Show, and generally hanging around home. I may work on a project I didn’t get … Continue reading

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Doing Battle

I don’t think I need to worry about my daughter being too “girly.” She doesn’t divide the world into “girl things” and “boy things”. If something interests her, she wants to try it, and she won’t rest until she does. … Continue reading

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Business as usual

Papa John’s CEO claims the increased cost to his company of Obamacare is going force him to cut hours. People across the country are threatening to boycott the company. Once again we have a case of a top corporate official … Continue reading

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Context

I sat down on the train the other night and realized the young woman seated facing me looked familiar. That’s not that unusual. After riding the train for nearly two months I’m starting to recognize the regulars. I figured she … Continue reading

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Drawing a line

Warning: If you are a liberal who takes offense or offends easily I advise you to skip this post and come back next time. I’ve read a number of posts over the last week from people who are feeling belligerant after … Continue reading

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Standing for…something

You’re probably getting tired of hearing about my commuter train rides, but here goes another one. Feel free to skip this post and come back tomorrow. I get on the train in the morning at the end of the line, … Continue reading

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Support for fatherhood in strange places

Wired.com has an article about a new trend in video games: fathers as heroes. Recently, we’ve seen major games starring characters like a workaday father on a mining operation saving up money for his family (Lost Planet 3), soldiers driven … Continue reading

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Web Wanderings: O Fortuna, by the Piano Guys

I have no idea if The Piano Guys are making much money from their music, but they sure seem to be having fun. I’m not even sure what the story or concept is behind the group, other than they’re talented … Continue reading

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Of cows and plowboys

There once was a farmer who thought his oldest son might be getting old enough to help him with the effort of farming. One day he took his son out to the fields with him, intent on teaching him how … Continue reading

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Cease and desist

I’ll admit I’ve not been a happy camper this week. I’m sure many of you can guess why. Let’s just say my heart has not been brimming over with loving-kindess toward people who, in their political enthusiasm, are not always … Continue reading

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