Fifteen billion odd years ago, give or take a billion, there was no universe. There was nothing. Except what some religions call the Word, or the Will or God. That’s not that much different from science calling it Energy. Whatever it was, it just was. Totally and completely enclosed in itself. Uniform, unchanging (there was … Continue reading Welcome to Your Life, Stranger
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Viva Mexico!
Years ago, we took the whole family to Mexico for a weekend. When Erin first scheduled the trip I figured we were headed to Cancun for spring break. To this day, I regret being so timid in that wet tee-shirt contest from 1995, and wanted a chance to really show the crowd what I had. This time … Continue reading Viva Mexico!
9 Struggles I hold in My Pea-Sized Brain
I struggle with balancing all of the following. These aren't original, but I like to write things down. There is an inherent moral code that directs us to choose good over evil at some instinctual level. We associate that instinct with God being good. But terrible, terrible things happen in the world, to the world, … Continue reading 9 Struggles I hold in My Pea-Sized Brain
Some things you just accept….
Checking Every Box in Life
Life starts so clearly. So well defined and structured. And then it's not.... The progression through early school is defined by achieving a clear set of measurable goals. You must pass each grade. You try out for the varsity sports team. You make JV. You graduate high school and one of your classmates dies that night … Continue reading Checking Every Box in Life
I’ve officially become my parents
Collecting bacon grease next to the sink. Of course this is plastic and therefore likely to melt because I am dumb and won't achieve anything right Dad? Right? I learned it by watching you. Seriously...you're dumb too. Also don't ask why I'm making bacon at 6:30pm.
A little experiment in time travel
The year is 2016. The scene: A father and his 7-8 year old daughter are riding their bikes downtown. They need to cross the street in some traffic. Daughter: "Meow, meow, meow, meow..." (apparently pretending to be a cat. Kids are so frickin adorable aren't they? You just want to squeeze them until they can't … Continue reading A little experiment in time travel
Universe 1, Andrew 0
Me (last night): Gonna get to bed early. Have a race this weekend, so time to start stocking up on sleep. Feeling good. Healthy dinner. Lots of water. Universe (at all times simultaneously): Ha ha ha ha. Hmmmmm. Ha. Me (last night): Okay, hitting hay. Settle and calm. Universe (throughout history): Wait for it. Me … Continue reading Universe 1, Andrew 0
“Cash-Based Activities”
The wife and I recently took a trip to Isla Mujeres, Mexico with the family to swim with whale sharks. Like this: We also recently opened a new bank account with a single personal check. Unfortunately we found that a lot of what you want to do in Mexico requires cash. And because my regular … Continue reading “Cash-Based Activities”
But amazing places was a core hope….
I was sitting outside having coffee this morning trying to come up with a series of bucket list destinations I wanted to visit and experience. I've done some amazing trips myself and recently found myself jealous of friends I know to be heading out on long adventures. I've always believed travel and experiences are where … Continue reading But amazing places was a core hope….
And He Says 