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….
The Perfect Year
I know anyone living paycheck to paycheck can't possibly contemplate this, but I've always wondered, given a year off work, what I'd do with it. Besides day drink and roam about town in ripped shorts and children's sunglasses. I have a small face....leave me alone. For instance, I have a buddy right now who got … Continue reading The Perfect Year
I can do anything….except
I've got a pretty good resume going. I graduated from an Ivy League school with a degree in chemistry. And I don't mean Cornell. I trained for and finished an Ironman triathlon the week before my 40th birthday. Here I am crossing the finish line well in front of that jacked dude in the blue … Continue reading I can do anything….except
Small Town Police Work – It Ain’t All Glamour
You might think that working on the police force of a small town is all CSI and SWAT. You bust the criminal (we call him the perp), and after slamming him against the hood of the car and booking him you head to the local watering hole for a few cold ones. If your small … Continue reading Small Town Police Work – It Ain’t All Glamour
And He Says 