the wilderness between fathers & sons

It’s hard to understand the self-destructive impulse in some people. Take for instance, Chris McCandless. Read More »

Wedding gifts, part 1

Well, the loot is in. (I’m sorry, my wife has informed me that that’s not the right attitude.)
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Happy Halloween!

It’s that time again, everyone — Halloween!
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A boy and his dog

Look what we woke up to this morning!
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the Dark Knight returns

Look what my cool wife ordered for us:
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weekend trip

Last weekend, my extended family threw a great second wedding reception for Sar & I. It was in Wisconsin and was (of course) Norwegian themed.
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Irishfellas

Marty is at it again, this time with Bostonian Irish mobsters in The Departed. Read More »

some new features

Now new & improved! Read More »

On marriage and mysteries

It’s hard to imagine contentedness before it finds you.

Find a good spouse, you find a good life; and even more: the favor of God! — Proverbs 18:22 (The Message)

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Theme change

So I’ve changed up my theme yet again. Seemed fitting since life took a great new direction recently. More on that later, I promise, with pictures!

In the meantime, tell me what you think of the new digs. What needs to change? Give me an excuse to tweak!

Theater seats!

In lieau of a couch (which I’ve sold now, hurray!) I finally put together all the parts of my theater seats. Read More »

new office furniture

Sar and I got a set of new office furniture for the townhome. Read More »

Shed project, part 3

Like giving birth, the pain is now behind us.

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Welcome to Colorado, here’s your Nalgene

Everyone here drinks water from plastic water bottles. Now I’m truly a native.

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Most Hideous Shoe Award

The nominations are in: Read More »