Armed with this knowledge and a surprisingly small amount of knowledge of our solar system for kids who claimed to be scientists, we decided that the best way to help was to colonize Venus.
Category Archives: Controlled Chaos
7 Things you didn’t know Part 2
We have lived in 5 different states, moved 7 times and owned 3 houses. We have a mortgage, bills to pay, a budget that we have to stick to, I have had a steady job for something upwards of 15 years. We have kids, (lots of them) we are raising sheep and chickens, and have two dogs and a cat and yet I still some times feel like it is not real,
7 Things you didn’t know Part 1
There was more to my dream than just being a pilot. A lot of people want to be a pilot when they “grow up.” I mean if you can scrape a couple thousand bucks together you can learn to fly. I wanted more than that.
I am Back In my Running Shoes Again – Sort Of
Last week, on the worst possible day for it to happen, I sprained my ankle. I have been working hard all summer to get into and stay in shape. Every time I managed to make some progress I got hurt. Well it happened again. But now I am glad to report I am back inContinueContinue reading “I am Back In my Running Shoes Again – Sort Of”
Remembering Isabel
As almost always happens in life, things did not turn out the way that we planned. As my wife pointed out, we make plans and God laughs. I suppose I should back up and explain a little. For those of you who don’t know today is our daughter’s birthday. Unfortunately she was only with usContinueContinue reading “Remembering Isabel”
Nov 4 2013
The worst part for me, was when they told me about it, I had a really hard time remembering who he was. I drove the kid home. I spent over an hour in the car with him. And I barely recognized his name. And it took me a while to match it up with a face in my head.
Christmas Markets in Vienna eBook – A Review
I read the whole thing, in about an hour, and I was sad when I got to the end and realized If I wanted to get more Christmas market experience I would likely have to buy a plane ticket. The only thing missing from the book were the actual smells and tastes, but then there is a goal for the next book they put out.
I Herd That
We are both using the farming metaphor to describe life, and well that just lends itself to some pretty humorous things. Not the least of which is the idea of two “old men” arguing about which kind of farming is a better metaphor for life.
Teen Dating for Girls- Part II
Originally posted on Theresa Thomas:
Yesterday I posted the first installment of Teenage Dating for Girls, and within hours I had more than 900 hits on the article. I take it that parents find this topic important. That makes me happy! Caring parents are looking for support and encouragement! Although our individual rules may differ,…
Rules For Dating, A Guide For Teenage Boys. – A Response of Sorts – With Updates
After some serious thought, I have updated this article a bit. I think you will like some of the changes, and all of the important things are still here. Today I read an article that I really liked. Teenage Dating for Girls Part I “Teen Dating for Girls- Part II.” Having girls that are not yetContinueContinue reading “Rules For Dating, A Guide For Teenage Boys. – A Response of Sorts – With Updates”
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