There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person. - G.K. Chesterton
Yesterday afternoon we pulled back in our driveway. The guy who was supposed to mow our lawn while we were away never showed up, and all our neighbors have mowed theirs in the meantime. Some of the grass is taller than our dog, who has a hard time deciding whether or not it’s [...]
It’s not easy for me to break away from my routine. This is due in large part to having no real routine. Just places and things I happen to be and do at various times throughout the week, with no two weeks or days looking the same. Even so, to step back [...]
Yesterday Sarah and I were the only ones at breakfast. It was nice not having to make conversation. Meandering downtown again, we stopped at Port City Java and Sarah read while I drew. A gentleman at the table next to us was on the phone, making plans to fly out of Wilmington [...]
At 8:30 yesterday morning we sat down to breakfast at a dining room table with room for twelve. Joining us was only one other couple, from Pennsylvania, who were checking out and heading back after eating. I don’t remember their names. I never remember names. But I can tell you that [...]
Today marks the beginning of the first full week of vacation we’ve taken since our honeymoon. We’ve come down to our usual B&B, though usually we’re only here three days at the most. Since we’re here the full week, and I’m still on a deadline with the book I’m working on, I’ll be [...]
I don’t write very much about what I read. I made a long list of books last year that I wanted to tackle, but failed miserably making much headway through them. Most of the books I read weren’t on the list. I stumbled across them in different ways, and a few of [...]
So, after striking out six times, I figured it was time for some after hours practice.
*Cue montage music*
I went to the batting cages, spent a few dollars for 100 swings and figured out (with Tim’s help) that I’m swinging too early. I also settled down and worked out some mechanics of my [...]
Thursday night we here in North Carolina welcomed a little of the Midwest to our area. Specifically, their tornadoes. A line of strong storms moved through, spawning four confirmed twisters, one of which was out in my mom’s part of the county. She spent about 45 minutes hiding in her bathroom while [...]
There is nothing more humiliating than striking out in slow pitch softball.
That is, of course, unless we mention striking out four times in slow pitch softball. Which is, to date, my total.
I wasn’t this bad when I played in high school. And the first practice I had this year (which was the first [...]