I have attended a lot of graduations both as an educator and from personal experiences. I can only remember the message from one speaker. Really that was just one fragment of the speech: “Life after graduation can be tough. Making it to graduation proves that you have the ability endure.” Making it to graduation is … Continue reading A Word to Graduates or Life After Graduation
Crazy Random Week
I have intended to write several posts this week. It seems my week had a lot of blog worthy randomness. Since I didn't get it written and it is already Thursday night I'm going to roll it all into one stream of consciousness type thing. Random tidbits for the week: Police in Sherman Oaks, CA … Continue reading Crazy Random Week
Blueberry Lemonade
One of my favorite drinks is lemonade and The Big Guy loves blueberries. I got a good deal on some local blueberries at a local market this past weekend. They local blueberries made the pre-packaged kind look puny. I really prefer local produce when possible. Oh and of course, I'm still breaking in the Ninja. … Continue reading Blueberry Lemonade
Repost: Trust
Wrote this a few years ago for the tenth anniversary of an event that happened in my hometown. While the event was not on the same scale as what happened in Boston it does remind me of that event. Today marks the tenth anniversary of an event that was one of those darkest nights. It … Continue reading Repost: Trust
A Masterpiece
I made this Piggy bank as a gift several years ago. When The Big Guy was a grad student I was able to use the studio in the student center. The studio was run for and by students. The prices were good and it was convenient. I worked on Piggy for several hours until … Continue reading A Masterpiece
Bubbles
This tiny jar of bubbles sits above my sink as a reminder that sometimes I should do something silly and relax. I bought a jar years ago when I was going through a tough time. I wanted to buy or do something fun but my limited funds wouldn't allow for anything. One day I was … Continue reading Bubbles
He Gets It
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without … Continue reading He Gets It