Category Archives: Random Musings

We’re used to birds around our yard. We encourage it. We put up several bird feeders next to our deck, after all. We hang up a new bird house each year after completing one with our cub scouts. And every … Continue reading →

Today is the day we remember those we cannot thank, for the sacrifice we can never repay, for the freedoms we likely don’t truly appreciate. May we each do our part to keep America an ideal worthy of such sacrifice.

You’ve probably seen the several Lord of the Rings and Hobbit themed flight safety videos from Air New Zealand. Well, Delta decided to have a go of their own with an Internet Meme theme video. How many memes do YOU … Continue reading →

One of the most consistent sources of happiness I’ve found in life is from helping others. But I have to admit that in this situation I’d feel a lot like many of the other gentlemen did. But I hope that … Continue reading →

Every so often I’ll come across a link to an article from The Art of Manliness website. I’m not quite sure what to make of the site, frankly. It seems to be dedicated to restoring the lost art of manliness … Continue reading →

There’s an old story, perhaps authentically native American, about a young brave on a quest to prove himself who climbed to the top of a tall mountain. As he sat there enjoying the view for a moment he heard a … Continue reading →

My daughter is becoming quite the artist. I can’t take much credit for that. I’ve never been good at art. I’ve never been motivated to be good at art. She, on the other hand, is motivated. While she enjoyed her … Continue reading →

Note: If you find yourself bothered by overt religion you may want to skip this post. One of my biggest weaknesses is my tendency to absorb negative emotion. I don’t like people being upset with me. I don’t like people … Continue reading →

Every so often I end up listening to Five For Fighting’s “100 Years”–really listening, not just putting it on as background music. That’s usually a dangerous prospect; John Ondrasik manages to cram a lifetime in a few minutes and powerfully … Continue reading →

So…President Obama, who has a well-earned reputation of denigrating anyone who disagrees with him, and for whom many others are quick to jump in with accusations of racism against anyone who disagrees with him, is having a tiff with the … Continue reading →