I was born into the world with some unique medical issues that required surgery. I wish I could say that the medical issues stopped there and I have been a picture of health since then, but that is not the case. For the most part, my first issues were taken care of in my very … Continue reading Day 6: Episodes of Ethel
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Day 5: Previously on 24
The following takes place from the time I woke up to the time my kids find me in the office. Events occur in real time. It's a parody of the opening lines of 24. I have seen every episode. (Humble brag) You may be wondering why a show about terrorist attacks, espionage, torture, murder and … Continue reading Day 5: Previously on 24
Day 4: Boat Loads of Laughter
My mom's laugh was amazing. It was infectious and, depending on the company, would often lead to someone crying or peeing their pants. She had the ability to make people pee their pants! You would think with this ability she would have been a stand up comedian or public speaker, but my mom was a … Continue reading Day 4: Boat Loads of Laughter
Day 3: Friday Night Campouts
This memory is a little fuzzy for me, but I'm going to give it my best shot. Friday night in our home was for two, possibly three things-The Dukes of Hazzard, maybe Back to the Future and family campouts in the living room. Even when we had friends over we would pile blankets and pillows … Continue reading Day 3: Friday Night Campouts
Day 2: Open Door Policy
Growing up we did not lock our door unless we were sleeping. I don't know if this was truly an intentional choice or the fact that my dad lost EVERYTHING. Regardless, it was how we operated. It was also not a secret. My family told everyone that the door was always open. My dad would … Continue reading Day 2: Open Door Policy
Day 1: Learning Mercy from Theft
In fifth grade I picked up a habit of stealing from my classmates. It's frowned upon in any school, but especially my private Christian school where my mom worked for the high school principal. There were three sections in my fifth grade class. We would rotate classrooms for different subjects and then head back to … Continue reading Day 1: Learning Mercy from Theft
Forty Days to Forty
Tomorrow begins a forty day countdown to my 40th birthday. I wrote a couple of weeks back about birthdays and how my mom made them so special. I love commemorating and celebrating moments in my life. I think I used to remember days in my life as a way of holding on to the past … Continue reading Forty Days to Forty
The Misadventures of a Late Blooming Introvert 