Category Archives: Random Musings
Reformed Luddism
Considering I’ve made my living from the technology world it might seem strange, but I happen to agree with this guy. Technology is great, and can allow you to do quite a lot. It can also keep you from doing … Continue reading
Merry Christmas
Depending on what time of the day you are reading this I must question what you’re doing here. If it’s still Christmas morning, then get back to your family and friends! This will wait. If it’s Christmas evening then…okay. You’ve … Continue reading
Rediscovering The Nylons
No, Bill, I am not rediscovering women’s hosiery. I’m talking about the male acapella group. I downloaded some Nylons songs recently and put them on my player–and promptly forgot about it. Several days went by, and I found myself on … Continue reading
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
I’ve been hearing about roasted chestnuts for years. It’s one of those traditions of Christmas that no one really does anymore, but it’s still part of all the songs. So when I visited the store … Continue reading
True courage
Tonight I read a post by Dan Wells, one of my favorite authors, about the state of healthcare for the mentally ill. It’s worth reading, and you can find it here. But even more important and poignant is another blog … Continue reading
Sporadic Posting Ahead
Starting tomorrow I’ll be on vacation from work for ten days straight (one of the few benefits of leaving most of your vacation time un-taken until you’re just about to lose it. I really intend to spread it out a … Continue reading
Evil Indigo
They’ve put up Christmas lights on the trees along the street where I work. They’re the new LED ones that come in colors as yet alien to my eyes. Twinkle light colors have been pretty much set for most of … Continue reading
They learn young
My middle son lamented tonight that there’s never enough time. He was disappointed that, as my wife, daughter, and I had gone to an orientation for the middle school my daughter will be attending next year, there wasn’t enough time … Continue reading
My kids: Good, or just good at it?
As best I can tell, my kids are weird. I’ve always heard about kids who would scour the house before Christmas trying to find their presents. I had a brother who did that, and dragged me down with him. I’ve … Continue reading
Oops! Got caught having fun
Sorry, I’ve got nothing for you to read today. But I had a fun and busy weekend, playing wargames with my boys, wrapping up Christmas shopping with my wife, teaching the mens group in church, visiting people, and trying to … Continue reading