Sometimes, things take place that defy any explanation other than, "because I'm a parent."Because I'm a parent, my morning routine is usually a hectic one. As with most mornings, my wife got up before me today at around 5:30 in the morning and took her shower. After losing yet another battle with the snooze button, I got up a... More..
I took my kids to their respective karate and gymnastics classes last night. While there, I got "the look" from another parent. My daughter lost her third tooth last week and was wiggling the next candidate as she awaited her class. As the girl likes to do, she was telling complete strangers about her recent dental changes an... More..
It's been quite a while since I've written; far too long in fact. I apologize and hope to be more diligent in my journaling. But if you know meyou know I get busy and easily distracted. Therefore, I won't promise to be back regularly, but will I promise to make the effort. How's that for a wimpy commitment?Speaking of commitm... More..
It's been four years since Raleigh, North Carolina has had any measurable snow. A snowfall of six inches was predicted about a month ago, so we purchased saucer sleds and winter boots in anticipation of a fun winter's day. Instead, we received less than half an inchjust enough to make the yard muddy. No sledding and no winter... More..
I have to admit some mixed feelings about "24" during this season. There seems to have been far too many "soap opera" moments with Milo and Nadia, Morris and Cloe, Bill and Karen, and now Jack and Audrey. I keep expecting these little subplots to tie into the main plot at some point, but I'm inclined to think I'll be waiting ... More..
Alan Estep
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