Some years back, I got home from work around midnight and decided to spend some time outside before I went to bed. There were two things that made that night stand out to me: one, there was a meteor shower taking place; and two, my wife had made these amazing burritos. It was truly awe … Continue reading A Burrito Under the Stars
Month: September 2019
17 Years
On our 17 year anniversary, my wife and I were asked, "What's the secret to a long marriage?" Basically, it's my wife's extreme patience with me and her tolerance of my antics. Just joking... well, kind of. There are many pieces that go into building a strong relationship. It's not really one thing that makes … Continue reading 17 Years
A Poem: Flames and Waves
I have some friends on the West coast who had are on standby to evacuate their home due to a nearby wildfire. At that same time, they are evacuating families in the East coast because of a hurricane. Here in between the tragedies, my heart goes out all of those who are affected by these … Continue reading A Poem: Flames and Waves
Reading
In the pursuit of knowledge, do not forsake a call to action; for in doing so, we are adding to our story. This is something I've wrestled with recently, as I learn to balance reading with... well pretty much everything else in life. In my youth, I mostly avoided books. In high school, I would … Continue reading Reading
The Story We Write 