Posted April 14, 2013. 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 plus it was convenient. I worked on Piggy for … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: A Masterpiece
TDZ Retrospective: Top 10 — Stuff I learned from my Dad (and Granddads too)
Originally posted 19 June 2011. I was blessed to have a Dad, Granddad, Great-Granddad and several uncles who were positive influences in my life. #10: It is okay to be a nerd. #9: To be careful where you park your ride. This was a painful but practical lesson my dad taught me. When I was … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Top 10 — Stuff I learned from my Dad (and Granddads too)
TDZ Retrospective: That Room
Originally posted June 7, 2010 We moved into a new house at the first of May. I quickly had most of the house unpacked except one room. The room is supposed to be a guest room/office but became the dumping place for all boxes. I felt defeated every time I walked in the room and … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: That Room
It’s Complicated
As I was digging through TDZ archives I found a video I posted of Dancing In the Minefield's by Andrew Peterson. The imagery of dancing in a minefield triggered something else in my chaotic ADHD brain -- one of the relationship options on Facebook is "It's complicated." I don't profess to be a relationship expert, … Continue reading It’s Complicated
TDZ Retrospective: Itchy Tags
Another of my favorites originally posted December 19, 2007. Oh, yeah I'm still battling those itchy tags. I’m trying to work but unfortunately I’m distracted by an itchy tag. There is nothing worse than creating the optimal work environment only to be distracted by something as trivial as an itchy tag. I just hate the … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Itchy Tags
Thoughts on Marriage
Unless you have been hiding under a rock or on Mars you have probably heard about the Sumpreme Court's ruling in support of same-sex marriage last week. In the past week I've read a lot both in favor and against it. The reaction by Christian's on both sides has been interesting. Personally, I've spent some … Continue reading Thoughts on Marriage
Time Out
Media and social media have been flooded with voices screaming conflicting and often hateful things lately, especially Facebook. A word of advice to all: