The Lump That Ate Long Island.

The Lump That ate Long Island is the second in a series of stories that I call Leaving the Cradle. (The first of those being Cargo.). There are about ten stories so far of various lengths in this series, that as I get them finished I will release. I also plan to release the wholeContinueContinue reading “The Lump That Ate Long Island.”

A writing question – do you need a timeline?

Question for all you writers and readers out there: I have a number of short stories that fit into the same universe, but… A) The universe is very large and spread out (huge time line.) B) The stories can really kind of stand on their own without the rest of the universe though there areContinueContinue reading “A writing question – do you need a timeline?”

The 12:30 Saturday Home Depot Run

Today is the day that we normally try to get all out the work done around the house. During the summer that means that we also have outside chores to do. I don’t think that this is all that unusual. About 10:30 I started to realize that I was going to need to go toContinueContinue reading “The 12:30 Saturday Home Depot Run”

Book Review – Catholic Family Fun: A Guide for the Adventurous, Overwhelmed, Creative, or Clueless

When I first heard about Sarah Reinhard’s book, Catholic Family Fun: A Guide for the Adventurous, Overwhelmed, Creative, or Clueless I knew I needed to read it. My wife and I are always looking for idea of things to do with the kids as a family. Now, being the parents of 9 kids means thatContinueContinue reading “Book Review – Catholic Family Fun: A Guide for the Adventurous, Overwhelmed, Creative, or Clueless”

Where the heck have I been

As a bit of a companion to the post from yesterday, and because I wanted to put some of these pictures up. I decided I would tell you were I have been. The reason I was here officially ended about 2pm Friday afternoon. So this afternoon into this evening I had some time to kill.ContinueContinue reading “Where the heck have I been”

What in the world have I been up to

This has been kind of an odd week. I don’t do a lot of traveling for work, and most of the time I don’t travel West, at least not very far West. This week however, I traveled about as far West as you can get and still be in the lower 48 states, and cameContinueContinue reading “What in the world have I been up to”

How to get your wife pregnant

I think I have finally figured out the mystery. So guys pay attention. Now understand this is second hand knowledge but it makes as much sense as anything else I have heard. The other day one of my wife’s friends said she saw us holding hands and looking sweet. Then commented, “I bet I amContinueContinue reading “How to get your wife pregnant”