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It’s the Little Things

The little things in life really do make life worth living.  Since I took my new job, I’ve been able to spend time with my son almost every morning.  It’s not much time, perhaps an hour or so right after we get up.  I should say, right after he gets me up.  He’s not coming [...]

Afternoon Coffee – A Guilty Pleasure

There’s nothing quite as wonderful as an afternoon cup of coffee. Round about this time (2:00 PM) I really start to crave a good cup of coffee. Most days, I have to settle for a cup from the machine at work. Not very satisfying. When I work from home, as I am today, I often [...]

Unsolicited Advice – Sometimes it’s Worth Considering

[picapp align="right" wrap="false" link="term=smiling+mouth&iid=280628" src="0277/fc1b8cd9-6180-4af9-a9f4-eaf0f684a55c.jpg?adImageId=8800724&imageId=280628" width="234" height="155" /] On a regular basis, I stop at the local Starbucks (which happens to be in the Safeway) for an Americano on the way to the office.  Usually this is because I’ve failed to get up early enough to make coffee before leaving the house.  There are two [...]

Abnormal Peace on a Sunday

It’s 7:40 AM.  Sunday.  I’m the only one up.  This hasn’t happened in almost two years.  I’m having coffee with milk and sugar.  I usually have it black but this is a treat! Could this be a sign of things to come? Lets hope so.

Another night of virtually no sleep

After my post last night, I settled down for some television with Mrs. TKD.  Around 8:30, I started nodding off.  I literally could not keep my eyes open.   I thought for sure, that this would be a good night sleep given my labors for the day.  Right before bed, I took a prescription sleep aid, just to ensure what I [...]