The Event Books

Category: Reflections

  • Ahhh… Relaxing Work

    Some might think I’m crazy, but it was a nice relaxing weekend staining the deck, finishing the fix on the footer drain, repairing the pool heater line I accidentally ripped out of the ground, and pressure washing the pool steps, table, truck, and excavator.  It was relaxing because it was so nice out.  Soaking up…

  • Chapter 13 and a Half

    So, I am only halfway done with Chapter 13.  It is not for a lack of trying, but life is busy.  I thought I could knock the book out this past winter, but I was too busy cutting wood.  I barely had enough time to take piss breaks.  I thought the spring would give a…

  • Finally… The Sun

    What a couple of sunny days can do to help lift one’s spirits.  Granted, being stuck inside work with no windows makes it difficult to see the sun.  Then again, if I had windows and could see the glorious weather, I wouldn’t want to be at work anymore.  It’s a double edged sword.  I’ll just…

  • Busy-ass Weekend

    It has been one busy weekend.  I am sore as hell, but it will be nothing compared to tomorrow.  Literally a day before winter hit, the basement flooded because of the French drains at the footers.  It was a blessing in disguise in more than one way.  Firstly, it showed we had a major water…

  • I’ll Take The Rain

    It has been raining for three days now.  I’m not going to complain though.  At this point, I’d rather have rain than snow.  One glorious outcome from all this rain is green grass.  We went from white and gray to brown to green.  The trees will be budding soon.  I’m not sure why, but I’m…

  • Spring Hair Cut

    Because cold weather keeps coming back after a day or two of soothing, warm days, I decided to get my spring hair cut in a vain attempt to coax the warm weather to kick the cold weather out like an annoying uncle who just won’t take the hint and leave.  I have the Mohawk back…

  • Not All Teas Are Created Equal

    Just typing that title makes me want to punch myself in the face, but before I do, I’ll explain.  I usually have trouble sleeping.  I always have.  I like coffee, but the caffeine combined with the stress of my job and life causes my heart to do funky things.  A glass of wine allows me to…

  • Third Time Is A Charm

    The morning of the surgery, my son had fluid in his lungs which put him at much greater risk for complications during the surgery.  The first time, the surgeon was sick.  The second time, my son was sick.  I guess the third time is a charm.  Nature has a lot of “threes” in it, so…

  • Almost Time

    It seems time passes way too quickly most of our lives.  There are a few moments when time seems to stop.  It rarely happens on a sublime vacation or when we want it.  Time seems to slow down and mock us during the worst moments in our lives: a death of a relative, a horrible…

  • Bye Cow; Hello Steak!

    The cow is no more.  He was a punk-ass steer, but he ate well.  All of the corn, grain, and high-quality hay should make him taste very, well, tasty.  I don’t feel sad about taking him to the butcher.  It does feel strange not going out to check on the water and feed it every…