Yesterday was the blessing of the backpacks at our church. Parents were asked to walk with their children to the front of the church. I chose to stay seated, even though I wanted to go up and stand next to … Continue reading →

John Smoltz’s father died yesterday and John still announced the Field of Dreams game on Fox last night. There’s no way I could do that without crying. I met a lady through a dating app for dinner last night. We … Continue reading →

What do ya know, it is possible for rain to fall on North Texas in August. Grass will turn from brown to yellow. For the first day of school, I neither see my kids off or greet them when they … Continue reading →

I think this axiom applies for the first day of school for many of us parents – The Years Go Fast but the Days Go Slow  While at trivia night last night, a longtime reader I’ve never met introduced himself. … Continue reading →