Column 8 – Part 1

Dear Barney,
It has been awhile. Actually, not that long. We just spoke on the phone a couple of days ago, albeit very briefly. But in general it has been over ten years off and on. Earlier this year I believe was the last time we saw you when you and Donna visited and met Sarah for the first time. It was good since you guys weren’t available in May for the wedding and is turning out to me more important than we would have known.

I have been mulling over this …

Column 7 – Part 2

What I think of when I mention Chris
To describe Chris in one word, he is dedicated. On all of his breaks at work he is playing guitar, writing lyrics, or doing some promotional research for his band. He loves it, and it shows. He wants to know where to improve. That desire to take criticism and grow is indispensable in any artistic venture.

It doesn’t seem to me that his other band mates care nearly as much about anything but playing. They must feel like getting out there to make it is just …

Column 7 – Part 1

Don’t sincerely ask me, if you aren’t prepared for my sincere reply.
“You need to get out more” Sara, my co worker, judicially brings to my attention last week. “All you ever do is sit at home in front of your computer”

“That’s not true. I …” but I stopped, realizing that the observation was partially true.

Most of you know my wife, Sarah and that we do stay in a lot. That is mainly in part to how I feel about paying off our college loans, and everything you do, kind of …

Column 6 – Part 2

But never once was I asked again, and the rest of the day just ticked away. I won’t deny that I was excited about the possibility, but it my mind it was only a possibility if Sarah and I could go together. In passing I had heard my boss say something about it being more cost efficient if one person went, but there was no way. I would not travel that far overseas without my new wife and have my whole weekend gone.

Another employee was emptying my trash and I …

Column 6 – Part 1

Excuses, Excuses.
Either you do it, or you don’t, there aren’t any excuses. I have known so many people in my short life that talk about doing something, but something always gets in the way.

I never want to be that person. If I want to do something, I push things aside, and I make it a priority. It is a challenge, and I am a vehement believer that challenge is good for you. My Grandpa told me many times as I screwed around and pissed away my school days, “You …

Column 5 – Part 2

The aftershocks
That doesn’t change the many years of outspoken words that I said, and how many people I have hurt in the process. I can think of two people that are very close to me indirectly, that I unknowingly hurt with some weighty words in this time of brash dialogue. They won’t ever know how sorry I am, and neither will any of those I lost, or those who are still hurting.

I have made an effort to change this. I am not stupid, and I learn from my mistakes.

But, like I said …

Column 5 – Part 1

Mom quote for the week
“I think you should lose the sunglasses.”

Well mom, I just wanted to say, “I don’t think I will ever lose the sunglasses”
Do I smell?
I am going to go out on a limb here.

I would say that in general, people don’t like me. Surprised you are, I can tell.

I think those who feel the need to inform me of how I come across, assume I don’t realize. But I know how I come off, and I know what people think. I am going to list a …