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For many years, this page was just a straight blog. This new version brings the blog back with a clean, self-hosted setup fully controlled by me.
The love of my life turns another year better today! The last month and a half have been a bit of a whirlwind for us but especially Melissa. We've moved a parent, we've been on an Alaskan cruise, we've wrapped up wedding/reception a…
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This picture just about sums it up. I'm not sure I've ever seen such pure joy on my daughter's face, and that alone makes me happier than I can put into words. This past weekend, we wrapped up all the matrimonial festi…
My youngest son, John, and I have “known” each other for about 27 years and five months. “Known” is an interesting choice of words, I think. Of course, I was there when he was born and was a cons…
As I go about my normal non-work morning routine, I have a few things I do. I check the news for any major headlines, check personal email, Facebook, and I check the obituaries because, lets face it, we're not Spring ch…
I would be remiss if I didn't pot some sort of memorial of the absolute pride of the State of Tennessee, Dolly Parton. Admittedly, I am still lacking the words to express what I believe the World has lost. I've s…
On June 18, 2026, I was initiated into the Sunnyside 359 chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. I remember when I first heard about OES, around 2016, when I became a Mason at Harrison Lodge. The sentiment at Harriso…