Haimish tries to sneak a look at his Christmas present, but gets caught by his pa. He learns that sneaking a look is not a good thing because it spoils others’ joy. All is forgiven in the end.
Tag Archives: Family
Temper, Temper
This is a difficult post for me to write. Mainly because I was not the hero of this story, I was the villain. Yet each story has a lesson, and I’m trying to pin down what the particular lesson is in this story. The story begins in the picturesque setting of Gatlinburg, TN, on aContinue reading “Temper, Temper”
MEDITATIONS 1/21/24-FAMILY
I’m in Charlotte, North Carolina, where I’ve been for two weeks. I’ve been assessing schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, and I have a couple of weeks to go. I had a Skyrizi injection for my Crohn’s Disease on Thursday, and yesterday I had a day of very low energy and cold-like symptoms. Nothing like feeling like crapContinue reading “MEDITATIONS 1/21/24-FAMILY”
MEDITATIONS-9/14/23
Robin and I are in Gatlinburg, TN. Her sister and brother-in-law were using a time share with some friends. The friends had to leave early, and her sister asked if we wanted to finish out the week. We said, “Yes!” so last night we drove the six hours down from Indianapolis, and here we are!Continue reading “MEDITATIONS-9/14/23”
STORY TIME
The other day I was mowing the grass. We own a quarter acre of land. Too small for a riding mower, so I make do with a push mower. My typical pattern is I mow outside the perimeter fence around back yard, then the front, saving the back yard for the last. As I cameContinue reading “STORY TIME”
BEST FRIEND
A friend of mine left a comment on a prior blog. Michele Jent is her name. She brought to mind her father, a fellow I want you to know. His name was Mike Schill, and he was my best friend. Mike and I were teachers together at St. Gabriel the Archangel School in Indianapolis. HeContinue reading “BEST FRIEND”
WEDDED BLISS
Saturday, June 24, 2023, my wife and I will celebrate 34 years of wedded bliss. What does wedded bliss mean? I get the ‘wedded’ part, I even get the ‘bliss’ part, but when put together, the meaning gets a little fuzzy. Was it bliss when I felt like I was going to throw up gettingContinue reading “WEDDED BLISS”
MEMORY
How does the human brain store memories? How do the sensory inputs, and our thoughts, get stored? I am of the age that I struggle, at times, to remember why I went into the kitchen. Alzheimer’s can dominate the news at times. How does the disease work? How realistic was 50 First Dates? The humanContinue reading “MEMORY”
THE WAY THINGS SHOULD BE
So after a busy day at Betws-y-Coed and Harlech Castle, Robin and I finished the day at two pubs in Conwy, the George & Dragon, and Ye Olde Mail Couch. There’s a reason we did two pubs in one night. Robin and I had gone in search of a pub that was televising the ManchesterContinue reading “THE WAY THINGS SHOULD BE”
On Our Way!
My wife, Robin, and I are packed, loaded up, and ready to head to the airport. It helps to have a smoking hot person with you, and my honey fits the bill perfectly! We have a flight to Atlanta, a short layover, and an 8-hour flight to London. We’re scheduled to arrive in Llundain (London)Continue reading “On Our Way!”
Meditations of a Bald, Fat Guy 