Author Archives: Thom

As the kids and I had the day off yesterday we accompanied my wife in her volunteer work at the local animal sanctuary. I was assigned to clean out water bowls and troughs in a certain section. The first order … Continue reading →

So, is happiness found in the journey or in the destination? My non-profound answer would have to be: D. All of the above. Happiness can certainly be found in the journey. I found plenty to be happy about during my … Continue reading →

Last night I was paying the bills and updating the budget while listening to dramatic soundtrack-style music. My daughter happened to wander by and teased me about how my music didn’t really match with what I was doing. Being in … Continue reading →

I’m probably the last person you would expect to review a TV show, but you’ll probably note that this one is rather old. My daughter got it on video from a friend of hers, and I’m watching it along with … Continue reading →

Anyone who knows me knows I have a low opinion of government efficiency, to the point that I’m surprised when an encounter with any government agency goes well. But, being aware of my biases, I recognize that I ought to … Continue reading →

I’ve got little of substance to say today, other than I hope your day goes well. I don’t know what your weather is like, but we had some very nice weather over the weekend. This was fortunate, since I was … Continue reading →

I ran across this interesting article today: Do boys make good babysitters? A few key points: Only through talking to other moms did I become aware that our choice to hire boy sitters was considered controversial, if not outright naïve … Continue reading →

Okay, everyone! Joke time! Leave your best clean joke in the comments! I’ll start: It’s a busy afternoon in the local saloon, when suddenly a man bursts through the swinging double doors. He hurries up to the bar. “Bartender, give … Continue reading →