Category: Standalone

  • One Year

    Today has to be the most unexpected anniversary I never thought I’d celebrate. A year ago today Maggie was sent to the ER from an Urgent Care because after multiple visits they weren’t able to do more for her. What seemed like a severe sinus infection turned into something far more severe. I still remember…

  • They are growing up, but they aren’t grown yet

    Seth is attending his first youth camp this Weekend. He has been so excited about this since the opportunity came up. He was battling the flu last weekend and one of the main things on his mind was recovery in time to be able to attend the Weekend. But as we got closer to the…

  • Note to self: Change your first reaction

    I’ve been an adherent to various parts of David Allen’s GTD system for a while now. Which parts and how much have varied. But no matter how different the parts of the system are used in my life, the one constant that remains is the Inbox. I’ve had different Inboxes, but this sentiment is one…

  • Once more with the best of intentions

    We are going to try this NaNoWriMo thing again this year. Not much about the why of this has changed. Nor have a number of the hurdles or struggles. But the intention isn’t going to become reality without a plan. So let’s try again. To start this month I opted to take a look at…

  • Refinding Rhythm

    I’ve had some version of a Daily Routine for a while. It has taken different forms, utilized different apps and tools, used parts or even the whole of various systems. But it has served me well for a long time. Somewhere this year I just lost the traction of it. One thing I’m still realizing…

  • Almost a year later

    I had plans. There were thoughts I was thinking and there were posts to write. And for me like you and everyone else, 2020 happened. All around it really was a good Winter into Sprint. I had new roles in areas of my life. They were exciting, they were humbling, they were answers to prayers.…

  • 6 years.

    At the time of this writing it has been six years since I wrote anything here. While that is true I have far from lacked wanting to say things here or even having things to say. A lot of things have prevented that. Life, health, outlook. I won’t be surprised if what those are and…