Haiku
September 2025
: Winds Shift Fresh air blows through house. The best! Wait, oh no; wind shift! Now smells like a …
January 2023
: First Bank Account Hard to find for kid, Managed and got it open. He’s up and running!
: Heavy Maintenance I don’t look forward To car repairs with the kids. Tired, but was good.
: First Paycheck First day on the job, Son finished project, got paid. Very big smile!
: Griddle Smoke Bacon on griddle; Good dinner plan, but then smoked. Alarm sounds; eat out?
: Low Pressure Unusually long, Won’t build in until Thursday. Will be a long week.
: Marketing Associates Cute in their polos, They are part of Daddy’s team. And a great logo too!
: Late Errands Long, quiet Sunday. Took nap, then ran some errands. Nice to take it slow.
: Family Grocery Shopping Went inside, so strange; In a group, even stranger! Delicious dinner!
: Done on Friday Accomplished rare feat, Work and school done by Friday. The weekend is ours!
: Read Aloud Kid Son picked up a book, Sisters sat; he read aloud. A pretty cool thing.
: Cleaned Up List Task list overflows, Afternoon to clean it up. Start back at zero.
: No Energy Completely wiped out, Schoolwork left undone. Kids glad. Early bed tonight.
: Win Some, Lose Some So many hours, Can do some work, but not all. Always tomorrow.
: Mass, Live Sunday morning, up. Back at Church; this is quite nice! See you all next week.
: Yard Games Got as Christmas gifts, All played outside together. Kids beat me; no shock.
: Lots of Errands Brutal scheduling, Bunching is good, but come on! Can’t do all at once.
: Teaching Math Third grade math lessons, I learned poorly the first time. Now I’m the class ace!
: Retail Fraud Bought a new car seat. Got home, wrong one inside. Darn. To the store I go.
: Order Restored Messy for a week, Kids pitched in, house all cleaned up. Back to normal ops.
: Knocked-Out Woke up, stomach hurt! Stayed in bed all day; not good! Better by night time.
: YouTube Mass All the same words, prayers, Lesser experience, tho. Need to get healthy!
December 2022
: A Bit Much Just a single month, Three different viruses. Yuck. Hopefully the end!
: Work or Clean Messy house, and yet, Would like the weekend off. So, Work now, tidy then.
: Dumb Design Car seat can’t be cleaned; You had one job, you losers! This does not make sense.
: Sick Kids Been sick for a month, May I propose we just not? Ready for a break.
: Morning Sewing Christmas sewing kit, So why not sew this morning? She made rapid gains.
: Reading Under Tree Freezing cold outside, Son chooses books under tree. Looks like jacket helped.
: Sitting on the Stairs A quiet start, then, Kids come down the stairs. Party! A joyous morning.
: Christmas Eve Clean-Up Santa hates a mess; That’s how I was raised. We cleaned, Now house is ready! …
: Cascade of Errors Dinner: power out. Later, back on. But, oh no! Pipes are frozen!
: Target Drive-Up Just needed one thing. Drove over, every spot full! Well, never mind then.
: Order Placed A new business line, All the dots almost complete. This is happening.
: Brother Reads Around town errands, Son reads aloud to sisters. They are all quiet!
: One Day Laundry A rare feat is done; Laundry run, folded, away, All in just one day!
: Decorating Cookies Precautions taken; Doesn’t matter, a big mess! Beautiful mess, tho.
: Clean House A daily struggle, Keeping the mess in check, away. Done; satisfying.
: Gate Comes Down Small girl growing up, Master of the stairs up and down. Top gate came down. Nice!
: Rest is Best Three of four are sick. Calling it; take the day off. No day off for Dad.
: Hello, Neighbors Moved in years ago, Finally met my neighbors. They were pretty chill.
: Office Christmas Party My first one in years. Kids had a wonderful time; All made some new friends.
: Push Through Mondays are busy. Laundry, school, work must be done. Glad when it’s over.
: Inside Internet A stroke of genius And some physics. We did it! Cable runs inside.
: Soft Morning Glow Hard to start early, Christmas tree is nice in dark, Metaphorically.
: Coffee Shop Work Kids and Dad sit down; They do school, I do my work. Coworking remotes.
: I Piano Little girl climbs up, Plays keys with joy and delight. Look! I piano!
: Fast Errands City appointment. Ran errands while I was there. Faster without kids.
: Flu, Day 3 Almost over hill, “Good thing you got the shot!” Yeah, Not that much better.
: Flu, Day 2 Woke up much past two; In bed for the day again. Try again Tuesday?
: Flu, Day 1 Woke up; huh, not great. Maybe just take a nap? Yeah. Down and out for day.
: Train Rides Again Three years since last time, Kids didn’t forget a thing. Fun time had by all.
: Toy Closet Showdown The place was a mess. Kids couldn’t hang; Dad stepped in. Cautionary tale.
: Side Spigot No spigot by cars, Long hose just to wash. Not good! Two years, but now fixed.
November 2022
: Walmart Shoppers I order, they shop. Pickup in seconds; they load. Such a load off; thanks!
: One Day Laundry Unusually rare, Laundry done, away: one day. Don’t expect to last.
: The Toddler & The Button “Press button, Daddy?” “Yay! Press button! I win! Woo!” Oh, small, simple …
: Tree Decorating Lights strung on the floor, Plugged in. Tempting to resist, Got a good pic, tho.
: Attic Nice when it’s cool out, Though a big job left undone. Maybe in the spring?
: Remote Work Went to the office; No internet. Coffee shop: Math, business, & play!
: Relaxing Thanksgiving Work in the morning, Rain throughout the day. Cozy, Warm Thanksgiving meal.
May 2021
: Coda A three year journey, Comes to a beautiful close. The art is complete.
: Time Outside Outside play is loved, But running gets them all hot! Short, frequent play breaks.
: Returns Getting money back, It’s a wonderful feeling. Skip “buy” next time?
: Dentist Time for some sealants. Went very quick, son did great! He still loves the place.
: Spring Rains Rain came down in sheets, Whole lawn, street flooded. But then, Ended with rainbow!
: Needed to Laugh Day not going great, Jon’s podcast made me laugh. Whew. Day ended better.
: Mom Always there and kind, Thanks for all that you have done. Home is where Mom is.
: Stump Removal, Part Two A few more to go, Small bushes, came out easy. Now the house is bare.
: Backyard So much to explore, Friends found on the Creature Trail. Good-byes are still hard.
: Committed Tempted to eat carbs, Stay out of way of success. I got a salad.
: Happy Kid at Dentist This must be odd, right? Son way too happy while there. Bodes well for his …
: Cool Mornings Nice to walk early, I know these days just won’t last. Summer is coming.
: Studious Had two good students, Little resistance, went well. They liked school, also.
: Zoo Trip Stormy morning cleared, Beautiful trip to the zoo. Toy lost, but still good.
: All Got Done A long list to do, Everyone worked together. Tomorrow: the zoo.
April 2021
: Rally Strange, productive day. Didn’t feel great, but got done. Better than the start.
: Sebenza, Not for Me Best production knife, Sorry, I just don’t like it. I’m a Benchmade guy.
: Gold Class Crown of collection, Great knife, pattern not quite there. Got to get this right!
: Bookstore Home library changed, Now son’s bookstore. Curated, But with return date.
: Boy Plays Alone Solo backyard play, Running around, jumping, fun. The time of his life!
: Garden Planning A fresh and clean slate, More earth work, shutters, then plant. So many choices.
: Door Magnets Hard with a wood door, Small metal plate and it works! Really good decor.
: Rainy Walk Forecast called for light, Heavy thunderstorms instead. Got a bit wet, folks.
: Fresh Wax No better feeling, Running hand on fresh waxed car. Smooth and so shiny!
: Washing Cars Good afternoon job, Line them up and knock them out. Feeling accomplished.
: Opening the Lawn The season is here, Gave the lawn a nice fresh cut. Will repeat weekly.
: Knife Case Set up, organized, Easy to see all in place. Better solution.
: Sunday Afternoon Walmart A bad idea, So busy, slow self-checkout. Don’t do that again!
: Grocery Store? No point to being, If you have motor oil. Grocery stores sell food.
: Full Day of Play No school to be done, Went to planetarium. Built LEGOS and more!
: Math Day A full week of work, Accomplished in a morning. Glad the kid likes math!
: Chick-fil-a Always there for you, Ready to brighten your day. Thanks for it all, friends!
: Many Small Hands House a bit behind, Kiddos pitched in to get clean. School work got done, too.
: Manual Saw Sawing can be hard, Inverse: like, impossible! Took a while, but done.
: Mercy Sunday It comes once a year, A time to rejoice, reflect. Always my favorite.
: Oof Went on hike first thing, Came home and crashed. All the sick, Without being sick.
: Full Protection One year into this, Two weeks left for me to go. Not bad at all, tho.
: Back on Top A week all behind, One focused day: back on track. All ready to go!
: Amateur Plumber Several line breaks fixed, Charged the line, no leaks were seen. Totally nailed it!
: Teal Door A weekend project, Fresh coat of paint on front door. Starting to leave mark.
: Butterflies School science project, First butterfly hatched and flew, The kids are amazed.
: The First Thing He rose from the dead, First task: Jesus made His bed. There’s a lesson there.
: Decorated Walls It is no small thing, To have a home with decor. Feels like we live here.
: PVC Repair Never done before, Fixed PVC break in line. Cheaper than plumber.
: Easter Break Done with school for week, Now we get an Easter Break! Possibilities!
March 2021
: Poison Ivy My rash keeps growing, Worth the price for a fresh start. Better me than kids!
: Internet Pillow Just arrived on truck, Custom pillow from the web. If this fails, then what?
: Done By 10 Had focused students, All work done by 10. Oh, wow! Now we can go play!
: Stumps Gone Heavy, wet soil. Sixteen bush stumps removed. Gone! On to the next phase!
: Bush Removal Not an easy thing, But a big savings for us. One bed down, still more.
: In-Store Shopping First time in-store. Whew! Like we’ve never done before, Kids saw things; amazed!
: Weekend Primed Done with our school tasks, Ready for three days of work! Can’t wait to go start!
: Bribes A well placed kid bribe, Now they eat their dinner whole. Best money I’ve spent.
: Picnic Lunch Not on the schedule, But things just worked out. Got lunch, Ate with Mom at work.
: Irrigation System Time to water lawn, System tuned up and ready. This lawn opens soon.
: Social Find me on Facebook. Hey, follow me on Twitter! I share on my blog.
: Home Ownership A day of projects, Progress so satisfying. Did not picture this.
: St. Joseph Mirror of Patience, Glory of Domestic Life, Good saint, pray for us!
: Girl Sits Up Something clicked in her, Now sits up unsupported. Yes, she is quite pleased!
: Weak Power Grid I don’t understand. Three years, no problems. We move, Nothing but trouble!
: Swings Nothing pleases more, Than having swings in the yard. They play twice a day!
: Schoolwork Done Easy to achieve, With only one day’s school work. Tomorrow, repeat.
: Stop Time Change A grand travesty, Why torture ourselves? Come on! Let’s end this madness!
: Wireframe Worked on new website, Wow! My best work yet! But still, Long way to publish.
: Solo Cleaning A big job for one. Kids enlisted to help, some. Job done by dinner!
: Son Checks Mail Put on your shoes, son. Can you go get the mail, please? Had time of his life!
: Order Confusion Went to Chick-fil-a. Order hot salad; got spicy. Hot is temperature.
: Cat Care Two weeks into this, Big kids play with and like her. She seems to like them.
: Up On Time A first in some weeks, Woke up when alarm went off. Yup, I won this day.
: Day Outside Went out for lunch, then Stayed out until dinner time. Lots of things got done!
: Date Night First one in a while. Tried a local restaurant. It was a good night!
: Furniture Three months in making, Now I have places to sit. Our place feels lived in.
: Dilated Eyes Strange experience, Hard to read, sun is too bright. Wore off soon enough.
: Park Arrives A big truck pulled up, Forklift dropped off the pallet. Begin assembly!
: Grandpa Arrives Here to build a park, But first, time to play with kids. All are quite happy.
: Good Students Not a daily thing, A treat to teach good students! Work gets done fast, too.
February 2021
: Xbox Open and set up, Updates, downloads for hours. Not great. Want to play!
: Family Cleaning All hands pitch right in, House is clean and looking good. What will we do next?
: Flexible School We have a schedule. When work is done: no matter. Works well for us!
: St. Joseph Art Got some on Etsy, Made phone, iPad, watch background. He’s everywhere. Nice!
: Climbing Cat Too small for the gate, Loves to climb. Solution, please! Foil and tape. Done.
: Craigslist Cat Free kittens said post, Uh, we’ll take one I guess? Start of a journey.
: Trash Truck Broke down right outside, Left in middle of the road. Towed hours later.
: End of Vacation Unplanned, but still fun! Tomorrow, back to business. Big plans have been made!
: Melt Off Ice dams on the roof, No real trouble to be seen. A few days are left.
: Staycation How to spend our time? Home improvement projects, bro! Another good day.
: Frosty Droning Drone did not like it, Nice shots of the winter scene. No mishap; good thing!
: Impromptu Vacation Scheduled by nature, Overdue projects checked off. Good use of our day!
: Winter Wonderland Quite tolerable, When you have power, and warms. Water is good, too!
: Polar Vortex It has now arrived, Kids got to play, but briefly. Some nice views outside.
: Valentines, What? Not a big deal, huh. Day passed with little notice. Should be a big week.
: Busy Saturday Up early, lots done. Day goes fast when starts early. What for tomorrow?
: A New Project Some inspiration, New life for old idea. Ready to start it!
: Repairman Win Plumbers came over, Fixed for less than half! Big win! Electrician, too.
: Winter Weather Not quite expected, Severe weather in forecast. Reserved a hotel.
: Kid Won’t Eat Way off of cycle, Wouldn’t eat before errands. Held it together.
: Good Students Off to a great start! Done with their work before lunch. Now we can go play!
: Grouchy Kids A nap does great things, If I can just wait that long. Quiet is nice, too.
: Walk with Daughter Special time for us, Rarely play alone with her. She had so much fun!
: Fudge Diet for long term, Must be supported. Made fudge, I can see this work.
: Fifteen Debate Alarm rang on time, Spent fifteen minutes in debate. Got up and I walked.
: Picnic Dinner First one on the deck, Taco salad. Kids had fun. Many more to come!
: Monitor Hell Hard to make a buy, Many specs, options, prices. Had to make a choice.
: Power Outage Oh no, not again! Power out is no fun. Geez. Came back, still not cool.
January 2021
: Walking in Daylight A special, rare treat, Walking in the sunshine. Bright, Warm, so much to see!
: Goodbye iMac Six years of service, Turned off, put in the attic. Until next time, friend.
: Boy Reads Books Not done for school work, He read two books for fun. Great! Led our story time!
: MacBook My first in 10 years, Excited to get going. Much work to set up.
: Rhythm Met blueprint for day, Everything got done as planned. Now to repeat. Gulp.
: First Field Trip Goal of two a month. Started with the zoo. Had fun! Good to be back there.
: Board Games Played a game with kids, Lots of suspense and surprise! We all had some fun.
: Strop A dull knife edge stinks. Sharpening not hard, just strop. Slices through paper!
: Big City Loaded the kids up, Drove into the city. Stops. Much traffic, people.
: Laundry Done Quick How did he do it? First load in at 5am. Done by lunch. Not bad.
: Testing End of the quarter, Time for tests. He’s doing great! Real learning happens.
: Mid-Afternoon Walk A change of routine, Walking in the daylight. Well, Fun, but need morning.
: Filing System Years of PDFs, Sorting, saving, discarding. Memories now flow.
: Generic Failure They say it’s the same, My head disagrees strongly. Need new solution.
: Under Cabinet Lighting Thanks to my friend Hue, Very nice kitchen lighting. Makes a big difference!
: Weekend Warrior Project list shrinking, I’m more productive this way. Outside tomorrow.
: Laundry Done A rare feat, indeed! Laundry done and away. Whew! Now I can go sleep.
: Evening Walk A rare occasion, Walking at moonrise. Nice view. I prefer mornings.
: First Day Back Always the hardest, First walk was in the sun, tho. Try to make a streak.
: New Monitor Thirty-two inches. 4k and ready to roll! Desk upgrade, now here.
: Power Returns Twenty-two hours, A long time without power. Back on, now I’m warm!
: Snow Day A treat for the kids, Snow falling all day. They played, And played joyfully!
: On the Move A full schedule day. Activity, work, projects. More files to move.
: Girl Tries Food A first taste for her, She seemed interested. Perhaps a foodie?
: School Work Complete Start: not looking good. He regrouped and powered through! Three day weekend …
: Meat Pie Keto meat pie, yum! My best yet, not sure why tho. Hope to repeat soon!
: Play for Students What makes good student? Hours of outdoor play! Wee! Back on track, again.
: Neighbor Cat Kids playing out back, Glee! Neighbor cat visits, plays. They are so joyful.
: Time Well Spent No moment wasted, Three days of productive work. Now the routine starts.
: Hanging Art Sign of commitment, Hanging things on the home walls. I guess we’re staying!
: Strong Start Did more than I thought. Fresh start, web, and furniture. Let’s keep it going!
December 2020
: So Long, So Long It started with hope, Was anything but. Year gone, Now we start again.
: All Done All came together, A rushed project done on time. Now on to Big Sur!
: Down to the Wire Two days to deadline. Substantive changes still made. Will we get it done?
: End of Visits Lots of visitors, Came through all month long. Over. Time to settle in.
: Exotic Animals Drive-thru safari, Fun to see them up close. Wow! Yes, always a treat.
: Sunny Morning Time to catch our breath. Warm sun and patio chairs. Great way to recharge.
: Christmas Morning A proper staircase, Perfect Christmas morning pic. A joyful morning.
: Building Projects Poor planning by me. Long, late night building session. Will not repeat that.
: More Home Improvement Another work day. Got a lot done. Satisfied. The list gets shorter.
: Santa Comes Soon Just a few more days, I think the kids will be pleased. They are excited!
: Kids Free Play A fenced in back yard, Kids can play outdoors at will. A win for us all.
: Last Box Two weeks of hard work, All boxes are unpacked. Whew. Took a nap, need more!
: Batched Errands Back to the city, Tons of errands done quickly. A model day trip.
: Home Security New locks now installed, Security system on, And activated.
: Inside Focus Work men here all day, So I worked inside, as well. We got a lot done.
: Small Electrical Worked outside today. Many light fixtures replaced. I like this challenge.
: Projects List Sat down, made a list. Very long. Will it get done? One day at a time.
: Big City Had to run errands, Many stops in the city. Took me three whole hours!
: More Visitors Another week so, More visitors! This is great. Help is wonderful!
: Kids Tucked In Took me ten whole days, But cars now in the garage. They could use a wash.
: New Opener Twenty years have passed, Now I have a fancy one! High tech garage space.
: Handyman Jobs around the house, He got them all done quite fast. I just played outside.
: Bulk Pick-Up Five dollars a month, Huge truck hauls away my junk. Will use again, soon!
: Back on Duty A week off to move, Now the help has left me. Uh, How do I do this?
: Internet A week in the house, No internet, but now on. The humanity!
: Mass At Home Poor planning by me, Didn’t make it to Parish. Lovely Mass at home.
: Fan Installs Intimidating, Confidence helps. Got it done. Two new fans: a go.
: Move Out Locked, turned in the keys. Goodbye to home of three years. Now: new adventure!
: Cleaning Service Paid to clean the house, Made my life much easier. Better job than me!
: Adulting Took the step today, The last transition to adults. What will we do next?
: Movers Hired a whole crew, Got me packed in just one day. They know what to do.
November 2020
: Ready to Move A full day of work, Ready for the moving trucks. The process begins.
: Final Day Twelve-hundred sixteen, So much change and life happened. Time to say goodbye.
: All Hands All hands on deck, please. Days to go and things to do. Small hands are helpful!
: Lame Black Friday Few deals to be had, Not many things to pick up. So twenty-twenty.
: On the Move A weird Thanksgiving, Just family, prepping move. Still, a nice small break!
: School Power Day No work this week, yet. Yikes, let’s get focused! He did. Blasted through it all.
: Under the Wire It was a close call, Looks like everything is done. Closing on time, yes!
: Changing Utilities A troublesome task. Turning some off, others on. I made it through, tho.
: Almost Ready A week til movers, Lots taken care of today. The end is quite near.
: Pre-Packing Movers come quite soon. Emptied attic, lots to toss. One step closer still!
: Laundry Table Out of room on bed, Had to fold in dining room. Still not enough space.
: Clean Fridge Hard to do when cold, Let it dry, then I cleaned it. Looks like it’s brand new.
: Salon My daughter grows up, Her first haircut at salon. She is beautiful!
: Installation A big day for him, The crowning of his career. Had to watch online.
: When It Rains When it rains, it pours. Fridge goes out, movers scheduled, So much left to do
: Kids Climb We went to the park, They went up the climbing wall, No problem. Go kids!
: Kitten Says Hello Out on a walk. Hey! Kitten comes up and plays, follows. Loves the kids, a first!
: Start Before Dawn Cleaning day secret: Start laundry when you get up. You’ll be done by lunch!
: Little Girl Cries What do you need, girl? A new cry for everything. We got through it all.
: Painted Rooms First in seven years, Color on the walls. Oh, wow, Could get used to this.
: Everything Wrong If it could go wrong, It did. Oh my, what a day. Hope for tomorrow.
: Idiots A thought for you now: Don’t do business with dummies. Words to live by, friend.
: Leaves It’s fall o’ the leaf, Must mow weekly. Whew, big job. I won’t miss this lawn.
: Joy A small thing, but great: Hard to top a child’s joy. Makes for a nice day.
: Out of Sync I know what I need, Now I just need to do it. Two weeks til results.
: Sisters Play For hours each day, A fun, joint activity. Happy hearts, to boot!
: Option Expires 5 o’clock PM, The option expired. Well, I guess we’ll buy it.
: Back to School A week off was nice, Now to get back in the groove. Will take a few days.
: Fast Move Schedule upended, Moved up two weeks. Much to do. Although, nice savings.
: We Have A Deal A suspenseful week, All terms agreed. It’s a deal. Time to start the clock.
October 2020
: Costumes Pass Down One year to the next, Costumes are passed down. So cute! Four happy kiddos.
: Home Inspection Nerves built all morning, House passed. Relieved at status. Do we have a deal?
: Powerhouse Woke up, my head hurt. Took some Excedrin. Let’s go! Got it all done. Boom!
: Light Paycheck October surprise, Paycheck arrives, missing some. Must find lost dollars!
: Under Contract Signatures gathered, Payments exchanged. Official. Will this deal now close?
: Fall Break Instruction: nine weeks. Everyone gets a small break. Time to catch my breath.
: DocuDrama Technology: great! Well, when it works it is. Sigh. Should be straightened out.
: Offer Made A year of searching, All comes down to this: the offer. Will they accept it?
: Too Much Laundry One day makes difference, Too much laundry or too few. Today was too much.
: Sisters Little girl blossoms: More verbal, more play with us. She is just so cute.
: Wear Off Used to be a week, Got it down to two days. Good. Now maybe to one?
: First Quarter Testing Time for him to shine! A week to test his learning, He is excelling.
: Voting with Kids Went to early vote. Four kids, no one let me cut. Chivalry is dead.
: Car Wash Been a bit lazy, Cars got real dirty. Fixed now. Don’t want to drive them.
: Dreams Dashed Wanted to be cheap, Not going to happen. Sigh. Time to re-work plan.
: Rate Shopping Many things to do, Feeling a bit overwhelmed. Start of the process.
: Green Light Relationship builds, To this point. A good result! Time to start shopping.
: Monumental Shift Time to make a change, Take that next big step in life. But for now, we wait.
: Crunching Leaves Kids walk neighborhood, Mostly want to crunch fall leaves. Crunch. Crunch. Shuffle, …
: Kids Build Fort Minimal effort, Executing their design. They are growing up!
: Last Hot Day Too hot October, Hopefully Fall comes and stays. Ice cream for now, tho.
: Kids Pitch In As they get bigger, Kids help to do more chores. Nice! Next: wash cars, mow grass.
: Anthem Arrives Full titanium, A beautiful pocket knife. Oh you fancy, huh?
: Early Dinner Good to be early, Enough time to play, clean up. Now, time to relax.
: Minimum Effort Feeling zapped today, Managed to get nothing done. Perhaps tomorrow.
: Overslept Breezed past two alarms, Not a great start to the day. A nap would be good.
: Anthem Discontinued knife, Had to act fast. I got it! Can’t wait to hold it.
: Italian Feast Not much work needed, To create a great dinner. Thank you, Italy!
: Double Ant Attack A nice fall day out, Girls got bit by two ant hills. Benadryl for all!
: Flu Shot Disaster Kids don’t like flu shots, So I did them all at once. What a huge mistake.
: Oh Dark Thirty 430 wake up, So, so much got done today. Again tomorrow.
September 2020
: Up Too Late Up past my bedtime, I paid for it today. Whew! Time to call it quits.
: Crisp Fall Air A long, hot summer. One Cold Front blows it away. Welcome back, my friend!
: Soap Toddler’s invention, She was so proud of it all. Was soap dispenser.
: Narnia Afternoon movie, Everyone watched the whole thing. Real close to the book.
: Afternoon Nap A rare, special treat, Three hour, Saturday nap. Now need to catch up!
: Day One 4:45 start. Go, go, go until past two. I am beat. Weekend!
: Nine Weeks Off Sad to see her go! A well utilized time off. Tomorrow, I’m back!
: LTE Awesome A cellular watch, Total game changer for me. Can’t wait to workout.
: Watch Delivery Delayed Three days in China, Then, a one hour delay. Have to wait again.
: Package Delays What is going on? Logistics networks are clogged. Hard to wait on things.
: Parent Teacher Conference Two adults enter. Who’s the parent? The teacher? Depends on the day!
: Decorated Rooms Only took three years, Kids rooms are decorated. Adds a nice touch, no?
: Deep Clean, #2 Both cars are now done. How they shine in the garage. Not allowed to leave!
: Second TV A first for me, wife. Two TV’s in the same house. Mine’s for gaming, tho.
: Update Day Anticipation. Download, install, meh. Ok, Always feels like this.
: Zoom Call Interruption I never get calls, Except when I’m on a Zoom. Figures, doesn’t it?
: Migraine Day Don’t come too often, Thanks to my designer drugs. A drag, for sure, tho.
: Day of Rest All my tasks are done. Truly got to relax. Nice! It’s a school night, kids.
: Knife Safety Course Led a course today. Hard to give to smaller kids. They did really well.
: Deep Clean Done Full day of projects, Accomplished with wife’s, kids help. Now, a glass of rum.
: Detailing Van Time for fall cleaning. Deep clean, full wash, and hand wax. Hard work, great result!
: Picture Order Pictures whittled down, A final ten shots. All gold. Can’t wait to get them.
: Bunk Bed Ready Got the new hardware, Quick install and it’s secure. He’s ready to test.
: Six Wet Eyes Special guests just left, Wet eyes as we left airport. Very brave faces.
: Veronica’s First Mass First Mass at parish, Friends all happy to meet her. A special event.
: Swedish Sweat Shop Hours of hard work, Hands worn raw from assembly. Swedes sure do hate me.
: Delivery Delivery truck, Pallet of furniture, fun. Tomorrow it starts.
: Home At Last A week on the road, Home in a rain storm, car off. A nice place to be.
: According to Plan Schedule set first thing, At the end of day, it’s done. Strange quirk of travel.
: Fatal Traffic Wreck Two hour delay, All lanes on the road were closed. Tough day to travel.
August 2020
: Droning Campus Took drone to campus, Lots of great shots, a bit bright. No one said a thing.
: Visiting My Sister Got to see new house, LEGO Store, cousins played hard. Good use of our day.
: Date Night Travelled all this way, Got to enjoy BBQ. Ice cream for dessert.
: End Leg One Two days, we made it. Flexible travel, but hard. Ready for a break.
: The Gang Friends since back at school, Hanging out when I’m in town. The boys are still tight.
: Evacuation A last minute call, Getting out of the storm’s path. Three hours and gone!
: Down and Out Head hurt all day long. Took a nap and just laid low. Glad to have wife home.
: Back in Session The new school bell rings, Students gather, pray, and learn. Now begins new year.
: Last Day of Summer The party’s over. Back to school tomorrow morn, Two pupils this year.
: Administrative Work A week of delays, Time spent on priorities. Took time to catch up.
: New Cleaning Day School year starts next week, New routine: Friday cleaning. Should be good weekend. …
: Outdoor Cleaning Garage was dirty, Hard to keep clean with its stuff. Really love it now.
: Day of Errands Stanley Steemer came, Had to stay away while dries. Exhausting errands.
: Attic Mess One thing at a time, Place becomes a cluttered mess. Some light work, no more!
: Kids Closet Closet overrun, Got it put back in order. It’s my great triumph!
: Furniture Shopping Marathon shopping, So many options, changes. Ordered. Now we wait.
: Late Laundry Day Uneven last week. Overrun today, late start. Towels tomorrow.
: Appointments All morning in car, Check-ups for the girls. All good. Now time for a nap.
: School Prep Two weeks left to go, Time to get all organized. We’ll see how it goes.
: Pictures Out the door on time, Picture session with kiddos. Might be a hard choice!
: Quick Lake Trip Hot as all get out, Went to check out the lake. Huh. A bit nerve wracking.
: First Podcast Slightly delayed, Girl made her first appearance. Kids were quite funny.
: Interior Spaces All ready to start, A week of interior, Settling our nest.
: Tidying Up A week off of work, Things left to be put away. Didn’t get that far.
: On Our Own Our help has now left. Us and them alone at home. Trailhead; new journey.
: Work Day Cleaning in and out, A solid morning’s work, walk. Got a bit of sun.
: Sacrament Indelible mark, Welcomed into family. Treasure to behold.
: Regroup Admin work undone, Lots of time at my desk. Sigh. Still more left to do.
: Exhausted Three nights of no sleep, Cannot escape exhaustion. Glad to have some help.
: Kids Meet Early start discharge. Quick trip home. Kids go crazy! The way things should be.
: Relaxing Just an easy day. Two trips to the Chick. Yum, yum! Home tomorrow, yes?
July 2020
: Four A bit of drama, Resolved in a few hours. Now, we must all rest.
: Website Redesign Hours of straight work, Prototype is now working. Wow this thing is cool!
: Baby Step Something unrealized, Making it to this step. Wow! On to the next one!
: Day Off Kids cared for at home, Errands galore on the town. A strange, odd feeling.
: Trip to Airport Went to get Grandma, Watched her plane land. Excitement! Dad had fun watching.
: Family Clean Everybody helps. Home all clean for visitors. Ready for big week!
: Summer Lawn Any better than, A summer lawn freshly cut? I say there is not.
: Refinement There’s room to improve, Tinkering for hours. Done. A nice improvement.
: Girl Flies Plane Sits on Daddy’s lap, Touches every last button. She had a great time.
: New Design Levels Caught web design bug. Spent an hour going deep, Pleased with the progress.
: Dads Plan Fall is almost here, Time to plan activities. Good guys and good night.
: Retail Investor Years on the sidelines, Fun to jump in with both feet. To a bright future!
: Drone Lift Boy’s friend wants a lift. Some string, and payload is off. He was quite giddy!
: Washing in Rain No rain in forecast. Halfway through, total downpour. Made it through and clean.
: Getting Full New one coming soon. “Getting crowded” one told me. I’m fine up front, tho.
: Wife Works Late Gone all day and night. Saw her in morning, not again. Quiet evening.
: Meeting Off Rails Went in with one plan. Now, I’m thinking differently. Eh, this could work, too.
: Stair Certified Soon, two-and-a-half. Stairs: no problem. New era. Gates came down. Relief!
: Team Big kids work upstairs. Littlest with me. Not great: Just read my journals.
: Puzzle Two nights of building, We got the border done. Plus, We are still married!
: Slept In Didn’t seem like long. Woke up five hours late. Huh. Thanks for watching kids!
: Too Far Behind Inbox piling up. Where to even begin? Hard. Push off, tomorrow.
: Shoe Thief Took off shoes, relax. Daughter put them on, happy. Now I can’t find them.
: Thermostat Offline Power blinked, offline. Noticed when it got real hot. Left house, back when done. …
: Four Inches Not in the forecast. Two days, heavy rain. Good vibe. Four inches total.
: Rainy Monday Wasn’t in my plan. Glad we got time this weekend. Kids inside for day.
: Afternoon Outside Play Parents pray on porch, Kids play in the lawn and sun. A great weekend done.
: Flying with Kids All caught up on stuff. Played Flight Sim with the kids. Win! They did a good job.
: Sprinkler A hot summer day, Shade falls, sprinkler time! Kids play, Dad flies drone. All good!
: Hit the Books Time to be adult. Pull out books, check references, Going up from here.
: Time to Nap Summer afternoon, Drowsy, must close my eyes now. Glad it’s her half day.
June 2020
: Into Everything Daughter is now two. Closets, cabinets, shelves: in it! This, too, shall soon pass.
: Field Notes Planner First day, new planner. Lightweight, easy to keep track. Let’s see if it sticks. …
: Work and Rest Morning: got caught up. Afternoon: rest, quiet, play. Ideal Sunday.
: Office Decor Her office was moved. So, we spent the day in it. Nice and cozy now!
: Four Weeks Four weeks left to go, Time spent cleaning and purging, Feeling more ready!
: Gas Station Tacos Not my normal jam; Street Tacos from gas station. So good and real cheap!
: Afternoon Errands A few last to-dos, Soon I won’t be able to. Got them done in time.
: First Meeting First time together, Hard to have a social club. See you whenever?
: Package Onslaught So much to keep track, Logistical slowdown clear. Hope they all make it!
: Father’s Day Knife Today is my day. What present is right? A knife! Thanks to my kiddos.
: Closet Redux Three years of clutter, Time to reorganize it. Looks good, will hang out!
: Going Analog Four years Apple Watch, Going manual for now. Keep checking my wrist.
: Stocking Up Baby coming soon, Time to order supplies. Oops, Bank froze debit card.
: Errand Afternoon Had to make returns, Went in late afternoon. Got Dinner while out, too.
: Drug Not Covered “New drug not covered!” Sent in appeal. “Okay, sure.” What a strange business.
: New Windshield $500, Cost of a single rock strike. No deductible!
: Walking at Sunset Sun is nearly set, Shadows across most of path. Good time to go walk.
: Advanced Droning First time not at home, Glad to have no trees. But still, Much to learn, practice.
: Awoken Not normal event, Woke up early with migraine. Bad start to the day.
: Watching Movies When kids watch movie, I now join them on the couch. A much better plan.
: Late Cleaning Day Normally Monday, But it can slide a few days. Good to be all done.
: Full Retreat Lack of fun places, Not much to do. Find something, Anything else. Please!
: Streak Broken Can’t keep eyes open, Walking streak ended. Restart Tomorrow, good plan!
: Garage Door Broken Kids up and all dressed, Shoes on, out the door on time. Door broke: false alarm. …
: Garage Door Broken Kids up and all dressed, Shoes on, out the door on time. Door broke: false alarm. …
: All Little Things Today was busy, No major project; small things. Oh, and drone flying!
: Oh What A Night Burst of energy! Walk, mow, wash cars. Done at dark. Man, what an evening!
: Morning Alone Wife stayed home with kids, I went out. Quite different! Repeat occasion?
: Just A Bit Further More experience, Comfortable flying far. A new fun hobby.
: Never A Rest One task to the next, The mantra of cleaning day. Rest in the evening.
: Back to Normal Full morning errands, All over town. Like old times. It felt like normal.
May 2020
: 400 Feet The maximum height, My drone was high, far away. Shook my nerves a bit.
: Small Unmanned Aerial System Bought a drone today. Kids more excited than me. Picnic, then a flight. …
: Lunch at Work A special lunch trip, Eating at Mommy’s office. It’s been a while!
: Need to Walk In a walking rut. Need to wake up on time, go! Meh, try tomorrow?
: Venturing Out Went to the bookstore, Everyone in masks. Not great. Hard to talk, breathe, see.
: Corona Zoo Trip Finally open, Restricted crowds, paths. Not fun. Good to be back, tho.
: Family Cleaning Day Different cleaning day, Mommy was home to help! Wow! Let’s do it again!
: Watermelon Treat Summer is here. Watermelon on the back porch. Three happy campers!
: Long Weekend Mommy A rare occasion. Mommy home for three whole days. Excitement abounds!
: Big Kids in Back Went to run errands. Van fun of big kids. What? How? They grow up so fast!
: No Nap Possible A bad night of sleep. Can’t nap, will ruin tonight. Rock and a hard place!
: Ice Cream Run Braved trip to the store. We needed ice cream to eat. Totally worth it.
: Post Curation Three years of blogging, Some posts needed curation. Project almost done.
: Cleaning Flex House cleaned up and down, Laundry washed, folded, put away. All done before bed!
: Sixteen Hundred Four years of journal, Entry and photo each day. Treasured collection.
: SSL Blues So many settings, Trying to work with Cloudflare. Mixed success today.
: Walking Again Many days off trail, Hard to get back in habit. Today is day one.
: Castle Fort Doors Doors made of pillows, Not great in castle design. Toddler demolished.
: Done with School A very big day, The school year is now finished! There was rejoicing.
: Retreat House Visit A break in routine, Went out to enjoy Spring day. All flowers in bloom!
: Panera to Go A sense of normal, Panera feast for dinner. A breath of fresh air.
: Mother’s Day Beautiful Spring day, Time to say thanks to our moms. I’m always grateful!
: Outdoor Camp Out Starting to feel trapped, Need to do something different. Pitched the tent out …
: Dark Morning Sky Morning storms rolled through, Very dark start to the day. A calming passing.
: Wall Street Journal Subscription expires, Oh no! Now what will I do? Wait until Monday.
: Open Enrollment Many do not like, One of my favorite things! Which plans should I choose?
: Post Office Woes Two weeks since disposed. Still trying to get claim paid. Three hours now sunk.
: Order Restored The domestic life, Clean the house, make a mess, clean. Rhythm to order.
: Bike Ride A skill is mastered, Son rides his bike around block. Fun activity.
: Out of the House Clear blue skies, warm weather. Driving with the windows down. A glimpse into past. …
: Afternoon Outside Lawn, cars, and a walk. Warm, but felt much warmer. Great! Now a free weekend.
April 2020
: We Did It Official right now. Ten year goal is now achieved. We did it. Go team!
: Picked A Rose Was outside cleaning. Noticed a rose bush in bloom. One is now inside!
: Pouting Girl See what Mommy has, Want. Does not get, so she pouts. Ah, now she gets one!
: Boy Writes Letter School almost over. Boy now writes letters on own. I hope that it sticks!
: Much Left Undone I’m out of service. Not great. Really quite boring. Hope this passes soon.
: Picnic Lunch Special weekend treat: Picnic lunch in the backyard. Good weather and food.
: Package Disposed Shipment disposed of. No return, no forward. Gone! What could have happened?
: Kids Discover Futon They thought just a couch, But wait! Folds flat! It’s a fort! There was …
: Earth Day We have this treasure, A whole world to be explored. Get outside and play! 🌎
: Neighborhood Walk Beautiful Spring day. Kids go for walk around block. Added to routine!
: Squad Up Everybody helps. House clean from top to bottom. Even helped laundry!
: Perfect Weekend Turned off alarm clock. Nice weather and family time. As good as it gets!
: Family Walk Cool late Spring morning, We all went for a nice walk. Will do that again.
: No More Baths Kids getting bigger, Nice to not have to do baths. All of this free time!
: Back to Center Some more cleaning done. The trick is to keep it clean. Let’s see what happens!
: Winding Down Projects One month stuck at home. Done with most of my projects. Ok, so, um, now what?
: Re-watching Movies Over one hundred, A decent library. But, Which one to watch now?
: Cool for a Change Woke up, looked at temp. Nope, too cold for me. Good night! Walked this evening, …
: Easter Storms Early storm warnings, Sheltered, then clear. Now, egg hunt! A wonderful day.
: Easy Going Saturday Early rise and shine, Food, play, and a new board game. Wonderful time shared.
: Civilization V A masterstroke game. Fun every time it is played. Trying something new.
: Triduum Begins Sacred Triduum, To be home celebrated. Holiest of days.
: Coffee Run First time in some weeks, Took coffee to wife’s office. Almost dropped at door!
: Good Little Boy What a special day! Cheerful, not a complaint heard. He earned new LEGO.
: Everything is Clean Kids, clothes, and the house. Got it all taken care of. Now, it’s time to rest.
: Restful Sunday A day full of chill. Reading, Civ V, and light play. Ready for Monday.
: Baking An experiment, Special breakfast, simple cook. It was a success!
: Girl Gets Dressed Done all by herself! Matches, cute, and colorful. She is very pleased!
: Restocked Grocery Store Whew, what a difference! Eight days later, mostly stocked. A big relief. …
: Late Clean Up Two days behind. Oops. Got to business and got done. Now to rest, relax.
March 2020
: Thirty Days Seventeen all done, At least thirty to go. Whew. This is something else.
: Streaming Subs Added all the subs, Canceled. Too much draw to them. Enjoy what we have!
: Hope Triumphs No darkness can win, Turmoil must always yield. Hope springs eternal. 🌸
: Family Movie Morning Gathered together, Watched new Aladdin. Was great! Excellent. Five stars!
: Opening the Lawn Finally got done, Big kids helped with the weeding. Curb appeal is back.
: Social Distancing Forts All throw pillows gone. Kids have built personal forts. We should build big …
: Half-Day Wednesday Wife home after lunch. Much more popular than me. I’m cool with it, tho.
: Landscaping Next Door A whole crew showed up, Made a mess, tore up my yard. What a bunch of jerks.
: Kids Clothes Swap Too small: put away, Stored. Hand-me-downs are deployed. I don’t like this job.
: Wax A little more work, Both cars cleaned and waxed. So smooth! The kids are impressed.
: Cars and Kids Outside afternoon, Kids played happily, I cleaned. Good result for all.
: Conference At Home Vacation canceled, No trip to NOLA. Oh well, Projects to be done.
: Spring Car Care Both cars washed and dry. In garage, ready for wax, Deep clean inside, too!
: Supply Run Went out to get food. No change in traffic. Um, what? Get serious, folks!!!
: Netflix Returns Canceled some months back, Subscribed for a month or two. Lots of stuff, some good.
: All Clean Jump start before kids, Bathrooms done while they slept. Boost! Need tomorrow plan.
: Making A Plan Plenty of projects, Things to do around the house. This will all be fine!
: Orderly Containment We will do our part. Life goes on and so shall we. Each day is precious. 🌸
: Whiplash What a crazy week. News updates constantly. The Forecast now darkens.
: Well Visit Time for her check-up. No shots, so it went just fine. See ya next year, doc!
: Clouds Gather We have been waiting. Announcements, cancellations. This will soon disrupt.
: Bad Cycle I’m in a bad rut. Need to get back on cycle. First thing: waking up.
: Reluctant Helpers Not reliable. Some days, love to help! Others, Inducements needed.
: Panera Was good, then went south. Seems to be turned around, great! Always friendly place.
: Planetarium Bust Went for a quick show. Topic was weather. A bust! Stick to the stars, bro.
: Late Night Cleanup All but surrendered, Put on podcast, got to work. Done in few minutes.
: Out of Gas Went to grill dinner, Got it started, meat on. But, Flamed out way too soon!
: Rainy Day Start Storms rolled in real strong, Kids really enjoyed action. I love rainy days.
: Playing with Rice A bucket of rice, Small treasures buried. Digging Is their favorite!
: LEGO Instructions Kids love LEGO film. Wrote them instructions. Followed! Easy to relate.
: Cars Washed Washing both the cars, A task deferred and delayed. Done! Taken care of.
February 2020
: Trip Ends Early No sleep last night. Ugh! Migraine starts, have to go home. Big disappointment.
: First Camping Trip Drive after dinner, Pitch tent, warm by the fire. He is loving it!
: School Catch-Up Marathon lesson, The boy always impresses. He loves to learn, read!
: Botox Blowout Doctor very late, Head hurting, painful shot series, Like a train hit me.
: Kids Sit Together PBS Kids on, All three sit on couch at once. They are growing up.
: Best Monday Ever With the cleaning done, We were free to run and play. Great day at the zoo!
: Family Cleaning Day Done a day early, The whole team working to clean. Great week coming up!
: On the Go All of us in van, Driving all over the town. Made all of our stops.
: Meeting Mommy Unusual plan, Meeting Mommy after work. Kids thought it was cool.
: Force Multiplier More hands make light work. Kids helped get house in order. They can do a lot.
: Big Kid Walk Hold hands and walking, Oldest and youngest have fun. A sight to behold.
: Kids Cart Target is friendly, Three kid carts galore, perfect! Easy way to shop.
: Efficiency The whole house was cleaned, Before we sat down to lunch. Way to go, teamwork!
: Cleaning Date First date in a while, Spent cleaning, organizing. Office is now great!
: Morning of Reflection Ten brothers gathered, Sharing faith, life, and the Word. A most welcome rest. …
: Valentine Lunch Made it down for lunch, Kids and Mom at her office. We should go again!
: School Upstairs Change of scenery, School in office while I worked. They loved it! Do again.
: Grease Fire Making oven lunch, One minute left. No! FIRE! Need extinguisher.
: Rainy Errands Rain pouring outside, Why not run some errands? Huh, No one else is out.
: Deluge We were in a drought, But that all changed today. Oof. None, now there’s too much!
: Web Design Relief A strange thing happens, Migraine stops while designing. Noodling is good!
: Coffee with Friend A country diner, Coffee and two hour chat. Time very well spent.
: Library Fun Ours is not too good, So we tried a new one. Great! The kids had a blast!
: Science Museum First option canceled, Pivot to Science Museum. No protest from kids.
: Back in the Swing Complete and defer, Clear off the desk. Got it done. Back on top, baby!
: Attempted Tent Sleeping Big kids put in tent. Hours chatting, giggling. Well, up to bed then!
: Playing in Nature Went to wash the car, Kids played in the yard, happy. Nice being out there.
: Super Bowl Shopping Trip to the city, Roads and stores are empty. Nice! Enjoy the game, folks!
: A New Tradition Just father and son, He’s excited for this troop! He starts down the trail.
January 2020
: Quiet Day Kids play together, Happily build forts through rain. What a nice, small treat.
: Back to Zero Sick kids all this week, Fell behind on everything. Evening to catch up.
: Nap Time Lay her in the crib, Cover with blanket. Oh my, Looks so cozy. Join?
: Now the Smallest It must be her turn, Smallest is now the sick one. Poor baby, rest love.
: Girls Help Clean Cleaning at nap time, Thought was the only time. No! Girls love to help me!
: Small UAS A short refresher. Unmanned aerial system, Licensed and ready.
: Saturday Recovered Lazy Saturdays, Too many in a row. No, Not today! Lots done.
: Errands While Sick I took a big risk, Ran errands with two sick kids. Pulled it off; donuts!
: Bird Gets Wings Long been a penguin, Now back to a bird that flies. Taking to sky, soon!
: Super Sick Kids Started real early, Two of three out of play, ouch. Low key kind of day.
: Drive Thru Errands Four errands to run, Kids stayed in seats the whole time. This is the life, …
: Men at House A weird schedule, Three service men came to house. I felt productive!
: Sickness Rolls In Aches in the morning. Fever by the afternoon. The flu now cometh.
: Go Go Go Four hour meeting, Errands and then confession. Dinner, baths, and bed!
: New Strategy Long migraine attack, Back to basics, lifestyle. I cannot be beat.
: New Dentist New dentist for girls, Good report cards for all! Yay! Keep up the good work.
: All Caught Up A week on the road, Finally back on the horse. A weight is lifted.
: Slow Unpacking Unload and reset, Always a big job to do. I did not finish.
: Delay Avoided Crash, highway shut down. Quick, take exit, surface streets! Serious time saved!
: Return Trip Days out on the road, Energy depleted, yawn. At least good weather.
: Wedding Day Clear skies and a breeze. Happy people all around. The day is now here.
: Festivities Begin Rehearsal, then food. Miami dinner in tent. Friends, family, enjoy!
: Hello, Family All arrived today. Hotel full of family! First time in a while.
: Easy Travel Prep was not that great, But the travel was real smooth. Car travel is great!
: So Far Behind Needed to get done, Just couldn’t pull it off. But, Wife came home and helped!
: Water Turned Off Repair down the street, Turn on faucet, no water! Angry call ensued.
: Cars Needed Washed I didn’t want to, Been weeks, had to get it done. Now they look quite nice.
: Resisting Naps Not the easiest, Resisting the weekend nap. I failed, but I won.
: Major Restoration Hard to believe it’s done, Entire house is picked up. Now, weekend ready.
: Out of Service Head pain took me out, Nothing got done today. But, Girl liked to cuddle!
: A Decade Dawns From a humble start, Resting all throughout the day. Here we go again.
December 2019
: 500th Haiku Two years of writing, End year, decade milestone. Now, five hundred more!
: Zoo to Ourselves A chilly morning, Not too many folks at zoo. I like it that way.
: Tables Turned Monday cleaning day, But I finished on Sunday. Starting off ahead!
: Wrapping Up End of year is near, Spending time clearing the decks. Best week of the year.
: Lots of Errands Lots of time in car, Some stores hit twice. Kids were good. Lots of folks out there. …
: Christmas Recovery Lots of emotions, Wear out the little ones. Sigh, A day spent resting.
: Glory to God With Us Weeks spent preparing, The birth of the Savior comes! A season of Joy.
: Cleaning for Santa Whole crew enlisted, Preparing home for Santa! This is a great day.
: Rocket Scientists Kids got out the kit, Built their own rockets. So proud! Good together play.
: A Day of Rest Nice day, went for walk. Got all of my Things done. Ah. View into future.
: Christmas Cookies The dough was prepared, Baked to perfection. Now there’s Plates full of cookies!
: Polar Express A new tradition, Night train ride to the North Pole. Always a good time.
: Almost Missed Trash Busy week for trash, Almost forgot to put out. Made it just in time.
: Plans Change A whole big schedule, Changed in an instant, sick kid. Instead we hung out.
: Big Brother Helps Time to run errands, Brother helps girl put on shoes. Daily growth adds up!
: Full Cleaning Day First time in a while, Laundry, cleaning, all one day. Little hand sure helped!
: Rest on Sunday Supposed to each week, Haven’t been resting Sunday. A goal for next year.
: Evening Off Everything got done. Watched Jack Ryan this evening. And that was that.
: Loose Ends Tied Long term web project, Tying off in a nice bow. Great way to end year.
: Footer Refresh, Deux Back to start from scratch. Simplify, standardize, done. Good use of hour.
: Day of Change Always once the same, Ready to make a change. Wow. This will take some time.
: Long Meeting Usually done quick, Tonight’s went twice as long. Sigh. Need better planning.
: Go, Go, Go Started up at dawn, Errands, chores, run, run, run! Man, I’m straight worn out.
: Back in Saddle Hard work afternoon. Checking things off, getting done. Ready for the week.
: Making Progress Help from wife and kids, Getting house back in order. Another day, two.
: Overwhelmed Long trip, messy house. Need to clean up, energy. One day at a time.
: In-Person Web Design Client came to town, Months of backlog done in night. Easier when here.
: Handyman Mess It comes no surprise, Handyman left mess in wake. Most of day cleaning.
: Digital Recovery I let some things slide. Hours of digital work. Still behind the curve.
: Leaves Have Fallen Returned from my trip, Massive leaf piles in yard. Two hours to mulch.
: Home At Last The last leg of trip, Always the hardest. Traffic, Tears. Let me get home!!
November 2019
: Thanksgiving Road Traffic Felt smart, early start. Great beginning, but wait, worse! So many people! …
: End of Trip Friday night packing, The fun has come to an end. It was a nice trip!
: Thanksgiving Beach House Little kids running, Tables full of food, people. Thankful at the beach.
: Coffee Shop Fun Local coffee shops, Fun to check them all out, drink, All the local brews.
: Family Photo Session Eight kids in photo, Hard to get all smiling. One should turn out, tho.
: Walk in Town A nice night out there, Went for a walk in town. Dark, Quiet streets. Lovely!
: Always Messy Kitchen House full of people, The kitchen is never clean. Easier at home!
: Saturday at Walmart Do you need some things? Best to not try Saturday. That was my mistake.
: Traffic Design Far from perfect plan, Too much traffic, too few routes. Someone please fix this.
: Tough Travel Day It’s never easy, Traveling with little kids. Today was just that.
: Ready to Roll The van is all packed, The house is neat and tidy. Let’s go to the beach!
: Garage Work More work on the car, Kids helped, played for three hours. That was really fun.
: Fonts I love CSS. A bit of work, uniform. Go consistency!
: Ahead of Schedule Only the first time, Two days ahead of schedule. Very impressive.
: New Babysitter Old one went to school, First time with the new. Kids love, Will hire again.
: Busy Weekend Ahead So much to get done. Will need to enlist my kids. Should be a good time.
: Home Improvement A two year issue, Will take two weeks to fix up. I miss my bathroom!
: Errands Close Together Four stops of errands, Most across street from other. Annoying car seats!
: Blood Draw Son had some blood drawn. Quiet, pale, flush, then sick. Yikes! He got over it.
: Veterans Day Scourge of global war, A day to thank those who fought, For a noble peace.
: Return to Home A nice, restful break. Recharged, now ready to serve. Hello, family!
: A Time Apart No screens to distract, No responsibilities. The peace of retreat.
: Start of Journey Set off into dark, A quiet time for myself. The retreat begins.
: Space Birthday Cake A popular treat, Chocolate cake, made like space. Makes a nice breakfast!
: Car Windows Down Beautiful fall day, Drove around with windows down. Nice experience!
: Crazy Day I like early starts. Plans came together, then broke. Never boring, though.
: Footer Delight A goal now achieved, Unified footers on all! I am now at peace.
: Afternoon Shopping Eight stops today, Getting supplies for our trip. Fun time together.
: Ready to Publish Book finally done! Ready to be released, soon! Feels just like it should.
: No Heat for Days Bad news for us, folks. Heater broken til Thursday. Time to bundle up!
October 2019
: Super Busy Day Heater, internet, Both out. Deliveries, food, Workmen stopping by.
: Final Read Five rounds of edits, One last read through for typos. Can see light at end!
: Caught Back Up Diligent work day, Things app is empty. Success! Now to enjoy week.
: Exhausted Nine hours of work, Wore me out! Slept in, took nap. Yikes, now I’m behind!
: Fall Car Detailing It comes twice a year, Full car clean and wax. Hard work, Stunning results. Wow!
: Head Hurts Need to clean the van, But head hurts. Shoot, will do soon. Long day tomorrow.
: School During Day Not finished, girls up! Had to do school with all up. Actually went well.
: Afternoon Swim Afternoon lessons, Play while the other one learns. Baths, dinner, then bed!
: Morning Adventure Not too hard to do, A few errands, morning gone. A nice change of pace.
: Teeth Cleaning Semi-annual, Scraping teeth clean. Not much fun. Maybe I’ll floss now.
: Busy Weekend Adventures yester, To-dos today. In motion! Ready for Monday!
: Fake Pumpkin Patch It was pretty fake, Hay ride to pumpkins, in corn. Oh well, kids were glad.
: First Quarter Kindergarten In blink of an eye, First quarter is over. Wow, So much growth is seen!
: Naps for All They deserved spankings. Instead, they were given naps. Peaceful afternoon.
: Phone’s Primary Use Back to drawing board. I think health, fitness, some comms. Let’s see how this …
: Leaky Shower Plumber came, found leak. Extensive water damage. Not my problem, tho.
: Cold, Grey Day Area showers, Grey clouds hanging low in sky. I love October.
: Backlog Worked hard through the day. Every task, checked off, done. Ready for Monday!
: On the Road Gone from home all day, Events, errands. Now I’m tired. Long to-do list. Sigh.
: Shots Not quite kid approved. Flu shots for the lot of them. It’s better this way.
: Difficult Errands Clothes shopping with kids. Prefer to do with wife. But, I can do alone.
: Dual Karate Daughter wanted try, Giddy the whole time. Bro liked. Might make this a thing.
: Goodbye, Lizard Out of fireplace, Living on mantel. Nope. Trapped, Released into wild.
: Lizard Visitor Once in fireplace, Now lives on mantel. Kids watch, Report. A free pet.
: Raccoon Visits Grill Grill grease trap, undone. A tempting target, raccoon. No damage, now clean!
: Thirty-Five Books An ambitious goal, Accomplished today. Books read, Ideas and fun.
: Dishes Overflow Counters and sink, full. Running out of kids plates. Well, Need to run a load.
: Morning Coffee Time After breakfast time, Kids play. I drink coffee, work. Great routine to start.
: Final Publishing Stage Final layouts, done. One more proof to check, ordered. Then, send to market!
: Massive Clean Up So much left undone, Kids engaged. Clean up squad, go! Done before dinner!
September 2019
: Sick Day Dad is sick today, Not a good situation. Kids were quite sweet, though.
: Day One Journal Six months passed again, Time to print up my journal. Life preserved, in print.
: Driving in Silence Rare to drive alone, Classical music, quiet! A nice change of pace.
: Fading Daylight Used to wash cars, mow. Less light now after dinner. Winter is coming.
: Size Small Ordered new jacket. Swam in a medium. Huh? Guess I’m a small man.
: Book Proof Have proof of new book, All work, bound and printed. Nice! Time to finish up.
: Backyard Rainbow Afternoon storm rains, Brought a low rainbow in yard. Kids! What a cool sight!
: Trial and Breakthroughs CSS galore, Problems finally resolved. Total perfection!
: Goodbye, Summer It went by so quick. Ready for my favorite! I prefer the cool. 🍂
: A Picture is Worth A year’s worth of work, Healthier than five years past. The pic says it all.
: Blog Hacking So many changes, Refining a great look, feel. Fun to solve puzzle.
: Apple Update Day A brave explorer, Updating on day one. Fine, But no parity.
: Private Planetarium Show Only ones at show, Private lesson, full control. My preferred method.
: Unsweetened Coffee New experience, Coffee, with no sweetener. Bitter, then quite smooth!
: Cardboard Rocket Just a few days left, All three played inside all day. A nice toy for them.
: Winter Clothes Wardrobe Pulled out winter clothes, To my delight, they all fit! Ready for Winter!
: 50 Things Done A crazy backlog, Things groaned this morning. Worked hard, Now Today is clear!
: Healthy Weight Four years since last done, Back to my healthy weight. Yes! A bit more to do.
: Dizzy As A Top Standing still, but wait, Rushing sensation. Hold on! But there is no fix.
: Naps Are Wasted I like to take naps. But then, I can’t fall asleep. Naps wasted on young.
: Lame Apple Event Nothing to see here, Spec bump, better pics, that’s all. Just a waste of time.
: Apple Event Eve Not likely to watch, Kids have other plans. But still, Excited to see.
: Old Navy Clearance Still real hot outside, Old Navy selling winter. Wow, what a mismatch!
: Book Finalization So many small tasks, The final touches before, The official launch.
: Adoration An hour, quiet. Meditate, rest, and relax. Perfect end of week.
: More Dark Mode Two weeks left to go, Plenty of CSS fun. Site is looking nice!
: Vellum App Just heard of Vellum, Mac app that formats your books. So much time is saved!
: So Drowsy Cannot stay awake, A nap should be in order. Kids can’t be trusted.
: Goodbye, Summer Labor Day is here, Summer break draws to a close. I prefer Autumn.
: Seven Seven year marriage, Just the opening chapter. Eighty more to go!
August 2019
: All Jobs Done Lawn, cars, bath, kitchen, All cleaned in one morning. Thanks, Alison! Great help!
: Websites Ready Testing is complete, Ready to hit publish. But, I’ll do it later.
: Carpet Cleaning Necessary job, Wet carpets and kids don’t mix. Let’s run some errands!
: Pre-Sale Begins 90 days to launch, Finishing the edits, site. This is the best part!
: Keto 100 A strong keto streak, Low carbs, almost no sugar. Now I’m in the groove.
: Afternoon Play Two tired kiddos, Struggled this morning. But then, They played together!
: Author Site Six years without one. Finally started to build. Can’t wait to publish!
: Errands All Morning Strap in your seats, kids! Errands all over town. Whew! It wasn’t that bad.
: Up Too Early Body clock mistake, Woke up half hour too soon. Well, I guess I’m up.
: Futile Resistance Why did I avoid? This book is very good work. How long til release?
: Editing on iPad Text selection: hard. Multi-sentence selection: Hard. Stick to the Mac.
: Year of Haiku From a humble start, A year of life though haiku. Pause, begin again.
: First Day of School Today was the day, Son has fantastic teacher! The guy’s a real gem.
: Apple Music has a playlist called Classical A.M.. Yes, please! 🎧
: Lawn Crew Sun Mowed the lawn a church. August is not a fun month, But we got it done.
: Editing Hell Do not like edits, Finished the race, now go run! Publishing is nice.
: No Dinner Options Chicken is spoiled, Grill is out of gas. Well, shoot. Need to go shopping.
: Web Design Wednesday Web projects due soon, Need to finish before school. Lots of work, and fun!
: Overwhelm Tons of projects now, Need to sort and organize. Space and time needed.
: Botox Again Botox injections, Drain me for the rest of day. Will clean tomorrow.
: Afternoon Nap I needed a nap. I slept well, day wasted though. It is what it is.
: Errands Errands run today, Inefficient pattern. Oops. Need better planning.
: Beats On Correctly Too tight to have on, Frustrated. Wait a minute! Turned around. Perfect!
: Clean Up Day All day spent cleaning, A fair amount of play, too. Back in control, now.
: Never Give Up Even in the dark, Hope springs eternal. Darkness is consumed by Light.
: Rush Hour Error Had to make some stops, I’m never out then. The cars! Will not soon repeat.
: So Much Undone Lost all of my steam. Laundry, dishes await me. Tomorrow is jammed.
: Sprinklers Need Adjusted Partial lawn mowing. Some areas lush, some dry. Sprinkler adjustments.
: Sleeping In Problem I like to sleep in, Then I feel behind all day. Best to keep to plan.
: Jack Ryan Did not like at first, The show, that is. It’s not bad. All thanks to Brad Thor.
: Hobby Lobby Review A successful store. Really bad tech, few cashiers. Returns are the worst.
July 2019
: Balanced Tires Subtle vibration, Need to balance the tires. Now it’s smooth as glass.
: New Schedule Coming Time to hash this out, New routine for the school year. Goodbye, carefree days!
: Sad Kids The guests have now left, And the children are sad. No, Nothing can soothe them.
: Drive-Thru Safari Let’s load up the van, Drive thru safari. Hello! Fun time had by all.
: Back to School Shopping The cart is laden, All the supplies that we’ll need. That was really fun!
: McDonald’s Breakfast McDonald’s breakfast, A special treat with Grampi. Kids sure eat a ton!
: Play at the Park Just an open field, A great park to throw a ball. The shade was a treat!
: Ready for Guests Three days full of work, House is in complete order. I love this feeling.
: Garage Order Restored Everything off floor, Mounted and hung on wall racks. A nice difference.
: Garage Organization Bike rack, tool rack, Bring some order to garage. Two hours, big change.
: School Prep One month to go, yikes! Afternoon getting ready, Productive Sunday.
: Moon Landing Capture my son’s mind, He really likes Neil. A friend. Growing scientist?
: Push Mower Mowed the lawn at church. Had to use a push mower. What a punishment!
: Overdue Car Wash Three weeks with no wash, Plenty of dust, dirt, and bugs. Repeat every week.
: Outside Toys New toys to play with, Running all over the yard. Need new storage things.
: Prime Day It’s Prime Day. Oh yeah? Not really, though. It’s two days. I don’t really care.
: Covered Playground Went to a new park, Had a sun shade all over. Install everywhere!
: Change of Plans? A deadline looms near, Should we just throw it all out? Let’s decide this week.
: First Draft Done Longest book to day, First draft in five years. Big win! Can’t wait to share it!
: First Read Aloud Finished our first book. I think it went well. Some sighs. Will happen again.
: Web Dark Mode Just some CSS, Given by community. Viola! Dark mode, on!
: The Van Returns Home, out of the shop. A bit more work, done next week. All will be well, soon!
: Jury Duty Serendipity Jury Duty ends, After 30 minutes. Hello, Wife! Come on home, please!
: Car Repair Fumble 7AM slot, Wasn’t touched until 5. Oops. Poor experience.
: Flight Simulator Final flight of day, Preparing to land with son. Joystick disconnects.
: Sixteen Bags A day in the sun. Sixteen bags of mulch put down. Good curbside appeal.
: Many Ideas, Little Time Project list grows long. Check one off, three more show up. That’s the way …
: Errands, All Day Not the plan to start, In the car all over town. Lots of time with kids!
: Fireworks Can’t say I’m a fan, Wife and son went together. Had fun. Excellent!
: iCloud Drive Problems New features to use, Sync services seem to break. Local storage, then.
: Working Together Everybody helps, A rule for our home this year. Today, they did! Thanks!
June 2019
: IndieWeb Summit Didn’t go, but hacked! Updated six years of blogs. Good use of weekend!
: Outside Bliss Went on an errand, Met family at the park. We played: smiles, fun!
: Day Disrupted Morning: son wakes up. Oh, my. Time to call doctor. Whew! Not a big deal.
: Just A Slab Day started with slab, Now there’s a framed house next door. Impressive craftsmen!
: Afternoon with Mom Mom came home early, Off to park, errands, the Chick. Daddy took a nap.
: Reading Too Fast Finished my new book, In one day. Engaging, fun! Now, time to slow down.
: So Tired Middle of the day, Hard to keep eyes open. Great, Hours until bed.
: Website Security Policy SSL is great, When it works. When broken, ugh. Much time lost today.
: Book Shopping Went to a bookstore, It was full of people. Great! Best way to book shop.
: Friday Night Chores Summer Friday nights, Mow lawn, wash cars. Then, relax. Done for the weekend!
: Morning Errands Loaded the kids up, Drove all over town. Four stops, Home in time for lunch.
: A Short Story My son wrote a book, He is creative and proud! Bonus: a good plot.
: Goodbye, Google Nest account is gone, No more Google in my house. Privacy. Freedom!
: Fast and Furious Go, go, go, go, go! On the move cleaning all day. House looks really nice!
: Father’s Day Kids in a bad mood, Quiet time for all. I read. Good use of my time!
: Site Launch Day Lots of lead up work, Finally got to “publish.” Nice to see it live.
: MacOS Dark Mode Turned on for first time, I have been missing out! Whoa! How long till 13?
: Pony Tail Girl has long hair now. I did my first pony tail. I would say, decent.
: Digital Clean Slate iOS restore, Both devices. A fresh start. This feels like it should.
: Let’s Go Outside 75, sun. A beautiful day at park. Let’s do it again!
: Cleaning Crew Play, then work. Sound fair? Good helpers, many hands, clean. Thanks to my small crew! …
: Sprinkler Maintenance Lawn watering time. Check sprinklers. Adjustments. I am very wet.
: Keto Pizza It’s not quite pizza, More like cheesy bread. Oh well. Fat is delicious.
: Outdoor Chores In the summer heat, Lawn; cars washed on Friday evening. Exhausting!
: Big News Six years in making, We got some wonderful news! New adventure starts.
: HomeKit Garage Openers Home App: No Response. Ignored, then new batteries. Now they work! Ah, bliss! …
: Dealer Service Hell Recall appointment. Thirty minutes of work; nope. Took them three hours.
: Keynote with Kids Hard to listen to, Kids had plenty of comments. Not quite ideal.
: Behind the Power Curve Set big reading goal, A bit behind. June, oh no!! Time to play catch-up.
: Foggy Morning Walk Early start to day, Fog rolled in thick. Heavy air. Neighborhood looked cool!
May 2019
: The Baking Secret I’m new to baking. All you need is: recipe, Dash of confidence.
: SXM Spa Channel Soft, melodic sounds, Soothe a pounding head. Relief. Kids don’t like it, tho.
: Mommy’s Party Repair men at house, But Daddy, we must prepare! Mom’s party tonight!
: Four Day Week What day is it now? I’m so confused. Wife at work, Chores done. What to do?
: Memorial Day To all families, Who gave in the name Freedom, Our eternal thanks. 🇺🇸
: Science Museum Sunday afternoon, No school groups, just families. Perfect visit. Fun!
: Work Day Garden weeds cleared out, Cars washed, kids played. Hours of fun! Successful work day!
: A Whirlwind Day Errands in morning. Chores in the whole afternoon. Awards in the evening.
: Big Outdoor Plans Lawn mowed, yard ready. Big outdoor weekend plans. Fun! Nice to be family.
: Garbage Disposal Phoenix Removed sink cover, A jammed spoon. Removed, turned on. It works! I am …
: Garbage Disposal Death A small convenience, Stops working. Oh no! Now what? Hope they fix it soon!
: Storm Prep A few new items, To keep my kiddos storm safe. Radio a hit!
: Tremendous Weekend Play, travel, weather, It was a great weekend! So, Let’s do it again!
: Saturday Adventure Planetarium, A Saturday family trip. We should do more things!
: Migrating Hosts Time to move web hosts, Not for me, for a client. Hope I don’t break it!
: Crowded with Kids A trip to the zoo, Overrun with school kids. Yikes! Kept all of mine, tho.
: Siblings Play The end of nap time, Oh no! I must have a break! Oh, they’re playing. Nice!
: Building Together Girl destroys his things, He doesn’t let her play now. Let’s build together!
: Laundry is Done The day is now done. Oh, look, I finished my work! What to do this week?
: Mother’s Day So many mothers, Thank you to them all. You’re great! One day not enough.
: Sleeping In Should be up at five, I got up at nine. Oh well. Nice while it lasted.
: Dermatology Nice waiting room, staff. Got a shot, not kid approved. We got over it.
: The Mess Can Wait Not feeling too great, The house is a mess. But wait, Monday’s laundry done!
: Botox Day Three months goes too fast, Glad the girls are so patient. See you in August.
: Selfie Smiles Toddler loves selfies, Races over to see self. It’s elemental.
: The Sound of Play No greater delight, My kids playing together. May it last decades!
: Not Great at Church Kids not great at Church, I’ll keep bringing them. It’s good, Planting the seeds …
: Brunch How great is brunch? Yum! I could eat breakfast all day. Nothing stopping me.
: Son Comes Home Two day delays. Sad! He landed, he’s really here. Welcome home, my son!
: Waiting for Son Woke up, checked phone. Bad! Son’s flight cancelled. Tomorrow? This cannot last, …
: Where Is He? Son’s flight home cancelled. They said weather, it was fine. Never trust forecasts.
April 2019
: Errands with Two Errands with two kids, So easy, don’t have to try. I’m a pro, people
: Transformation Complete Son on vacation, Project time: reorganize. Mission accomplished.
: Sick Kids, Redux Kids sick all month. What? This is madness, it must end! Not today, I guess.
: Lakeside Afternoon Work party by lake, Daughter really wanted in. Full lifeguard duty.
: Goodbye, Son Boy is off on trip, See you next week. Now, to work! So much to get done.
: Can You Help? I work alone. But, Kids can be great helpers. Huh. Never would have guessed.
: Sorry, Buddy Grampi’s flight cancelled. Sorry, buddy. Tomorrow? He got over it.
: Packing Error Five year old packs things, Not good at planning. LEGOs, Friends, toys. No clothes. …
: Menu Planning Hard to plan meals, shop. Takes time. Better use service. eMeals and Walmart!
: Easter Late Easter, now here. Steak for dinner and party. Nice celebration.
: New Lawnmower My first time buying, A new lawnmower. It starts! Stores upright, too. Cool.
: Dominos Opens New delivery, Dominos opens nearby. Third customer. Hello!
: Panera Not sure how happens, Panera is not cheap. Kids, Here, have my baguette.
: Toddler Explores Inflatable pool, It’s a makeshift ball pit. Fun. Toddler likes climbing.
: Sickness Continues Is sick new normal? Run circles through home. Not great. Someone cure us, please! …
: Tylenol Kids now ask by name, They think it’s delicious. Cherry. Powerful branding.
: Clean Cars Two weeks since last wash, So much pollen to remove. Now they really shine!
: Heavy Rains Darkness relaxes, Especially in the day. No nap, though. Just watched.
: Early Bedtime Off to bed early, Three hours of quiet. Great! Now what do I do?
: Library Parking Visit new library, On busy street, small spots. Thats a bad job, guys!
: Dentist with Kids Getting my teeth cleaned, Makes it hard to control kids. Thanks, dental helpers!
: Site Work Starts Diggers right next door, Pulling entire trees down. Construction begins.
: Clean Nest Late start, messy house. Cleaned, dusted, rearranged rooms. Can’t believe it’s done!
: Weekend Off “No, I want Mommy!” I can see I’m not needed. Be back on Monday.
: Small Hands Help Three tiny humans, Toys covered the land. Too much. Major pick-up. Clean!
: Slept In, By Choice Alarm goes off, up. Out of bed, should I go back? I did. Major fail.
: New Routine Tomorrow Something needs to change, New schedule and new watch face. Thanks, Reminders …
: Back to Karate One month, no practice. I don’t recognize people. All new. Right place? Huh.
: New Construction Empty lot next door, Now filled with markers and men. Lousy summer soon.
: April Fools A few corporate jokes, I preferred the real tech news. Cloudflare is at it!
March 2019
: Apple Music Albums New experience, Listening to whole albums. Thanks, Apple Music!
: Correcting Paint Scratches on the hood, A big annoyance. Polish, And it’s all gone! Sweet.
: Account Consolidation Too many accounts. Too much to manage, closed most. Ah! Instant relief.
: More Yard Work Pollen everywhere, Clearing weeds and yard debris. Allergies pending.
: Opening the Yard Spring is here, and weeds. Worked to clean the garden beds. Hello lawn season!
: Recovery A week of travel, Kids are tired. Also, me. Let’s just chill today.
: Clean Cars Clean Easily Caught lots of road bugs, On my bumper. Came home, washed. Easiest car wash! …
: Cracker Barrel Menu The CB menu, Has more than just breakfast. Huh? It’s all I order.
: Hello, Aunt Jill She started haiku. Now she’s sitting next to me, As I write this. Hey!
: A Quick Vacation Trip is now over. A break from my little ones. I will hug them soon!
: Pigeons Take A Bath Water by the curb, Pigeons fluffed taking a bath. Best sight of the day!
: Enjoying the City A leisurely stroll, Seldom appreciated, By those behind me.
: The Windy City City afternoon, Some walking, some Uber rides. Nice to take a break!
: Local Car Wash Five years of washes, Same faces, same great car care. I appreciate!
: Sports All Day Not a quiet day, Basketball win, NASCAR loss. I learned some new things.
: Road Trip Fun America’s roads, The perfect way to travel. Safe, quick, and easy!
: Clean the House House is nice and clean, Will it stay before the trip? Nice to come home to.
: Men’s Hair Care Every last bottle, Shampoo plus conditioner. Two products, not one!
: Rain Ruins Stuff I love rain showers, But they ruin my clean car. Wash, rain, and repeat.
: Bond Character Confusion Joe Baker is killed, Then returns as CIA. What’s up with that, guys?
: Scheduling Error Doctor appointment, Had to wake kids up early. Terrible timing!
: Daylight Savings, Redux I’ve said it before, And I’ll say it now again: This is so stupid.
: Car Care Day To make our cars last, I hand wax three times per year. Took me five hours.
: One Year Past Amazing how fast, A little one’s year goes by. Enjoy the moments!
: Tire Stores A volume business, Little customer service. I won’t be back here.
: Fasting I’m never hungry, Except on fasting days. Well, I think that’s the point.
: New Teeth Once every hour, The baby cried. Up since four, Today was not fun.
: Not So Sweet No sugar since Christmas, Had a milkshake at dinner. Not really worth it.
: Wanted to Nap Sunday naps are nice, But I didn’t get one. Shoot. Maybe next Sunday.
: Not According to Plan So many big plans, All cast aside. It happens. Will catch up Sunday.
: Meteorological Spring First day of Spring, yes? Weatherman said, but not quite. Welcome, anyway!
February 2019
: Too Much YouTube Downloaded the app, Watching way too much. Boring. Delete, goodbye app.
: Master is Absent No Master tonight, Students led son’s karate. Impressive kids. Wow!
: Two Night Meetings Two nights in a row, At a meeting, kids in bed, When I get home. Nice.
: Back to Reading Four books a month goal. I am far behind. Lazy. Time to get to work.
: Quiet Start Walk, shower, read news. A quiet house, great morning. Perfect way to start!
: Bed by Six Tired little ones, Grouches all day. Dinner, baths, Story, off to bed!
: Walking at Night On days I sleep in, I must walk at night. Bad plan, Quite inefficient.
: Jokes Galore Five year old has jokes, Not sure where he picked them up. A full stand-up set.
: Belt Test Practice Two days to son’s test, Watched him work hard at practice. He’s ready. Proud dad! …
: Ungrouped They put loans in groups, Confusing, no sense. Ungroup. Now that’s a snowball!
: Spring Upgrade Many boxes come, Filled with new car care supplies. My big spring project.
: The Secret to Balance Wanted to take rest, But now I’m behind again! Catch up, then maintain.
: Pizza Dinner Went out for pizza, Kids were fun to hang out with. Sleep does some wonders!
: Better Driver Lighter on the gas, A more comfortable ride. Much more fun to drive.
: Moonlight A slight glow below, As I walk the neighborhood. Moonlight is special.
: Podcast Ads I get it, I do, But they still mostly annoy. I should skip ahead.
: Car Seat Buddies Two kids in the back, Side-by-side, all smiles for now! No way this can last.
: Laundry Overload Got the laundry done, Now its folded on table. Won’t make it to drawers.
: Did it All Up since four-thirty, Did everything on my list. A good week ahead!
: So Many Errands On the go all day. Here, there, everywhere in town. Felt good, productive.
: Fort Collins Used some old boxes, To build a nice little fort. Too bad I can’t play.
: That Went Well Botox without pain, Unpleasant, but doable. That went rather well!
: Missed Opportunity Nice warm up this week, But I’m inside with migraine. Oh well, I’ll just freeze.
: Slowing Down Losing my powers, Two days until Botox shots. Can’t wait, but I can.
: All Fixed A lot of car stress, Turned out to be nothing big. Fifty bucks. All set!
: Jump at Church Load up after Church, Push to start, nothing. Well, shoot. Do you have cables?
: Battery Do-it-Yourself Can we install that? Nah, I’ll do it myself, thanks. It works. Not too bad.
: Dead Battery Went to start the van, Nothing. Roadside assist, please! Got a new battery
January 2019
: Accepted An email arrived, My son’s education starts. He will miss Thomas.
: Twelve Weeks Almost time for shots, New round of Botox next week. Still feeling great. Win!
: Sick Infant Now baby is sick. Hard to help her feel better. Cuddles do the trick.
: Clean Couch, Again One week since cleaning, Stanley Steemer was back here. Kids, what can I say?
: All Done Twenty-five to-dos, All done before bedtime. Yay! Things check mark, all done!
: Sick Kids, Again Second time this month, The family is sick. Ugh. I’m not sick, for now.
: Good Tenant Lots of cooking grease, I pour in bucket, not drain. Tenant of the year?
: Warby New glasses arrived. From Warby Parker. Look great! Am I a hipster?
: One Month Clean Doc: “No stimulants.” No coffee in a whole month. Compliant patient.
: Empty Zoo Just us at the zoo. I prefer it that way, though. People ruin things.
: Instapot Fail “Must have Instapot,” They all said. Well, I got one. Not good slow cooker.
: Eclipse The moon rises large, The kids love it! “Hi Luna!” Enjoy the view, folks!
: Reading by the Fire Kids in bed, work done. Arctic wind outside, fire on. A nice place to read.
: Clean Couches Called Stanley Steemer, They came right over and cleaned. Pretty impressive.
: Find Me at Me Look me up on (blank), Sorry, I’m not there. I quit. Find me on my site.
: Annual Eye Exam Went to get eyes checked, Better one or two? Or three? Didn’t matter. Same.
: Less Laundry Small laundry this week. Helped that I washed everything, Four short days ago.
: Kids Play Together Nice morning playtime, All three building together. Proof is in the pics!
: Fonts Looking for new fonts, Expensive ones are perfect! Accounting said no.
: Order Restored The sickness is passed, The house is clean once again. Perfect mood at home.
: Big Grocery Order More in the order, Bigger grocery pick-ups. Things are forgotten.
: Major Clean-up Everyone better. Laundry machine hard at work. This will take two days.
: Sick Daddy First the kids, now me. Laundry piles up, no food. It’s a bad scene, here.
: Sick Kids Kids and mom are sick. Work cancelled, time to take care. Glad to have the help.
: Bike Ride to the Park Come on son, let’s go! A bike ride to the park. Wait, Scared of the hill. No.
: Sunny Day Sixty-six degrees, Full sun, no clouds in the sky. Nice January.
: A New Routine Now settling in, A new routine. Two weeks down, A lifetime to go.
: Lunch with Mommy A rainy day treat, Lunch at the office with Mom. Good time had by all.
: Sick Boy “Dad, my tummy hurts.” Bad start to the day. Then said, “Watch TV all day?”
: A Solid Start A wonderful day. Mass, play outside, some errands. Here’s to many more!
December 2018
: Twenty-Eighteen The end of a year. Time is always passing us. Pause, reflect, go forth!
: Planning Day Lots of thinking done, Twenty-Nineteen activity. Fun to think quite big!
: Slow Saturday Not much to report, A little of this and that. And now it’s over.
: Water Back to just water. Two-hundred ounces today. Might be a long night.
: Night Sky Brilliance Stars in the night sky, Wish I could take a picture. Save the memory.
: Christmas Clean-Up New things put away, Many needed a new home. All I do is clean!
: My First Robot Waiting under tree, A robot vacuum for me! Get to work, robot!
: Christmas Eve Stress So much secrecy, Putting presents out at night. Glad I wasn’t caught!
: Sunday Nap Sunday naps were forced, When I was a lad. Now a Very special treat!
: HomeKit Garage Doors Merry Christmas, Chet! Now your garage is HomeKit. “Hey Siri, open.”
: Chinese Robocall Strange area code. I answer. “Ni hao," they say. Not a call for me.
: She Got Cricut Wife got a cricut, Started working right away. Well, she will be missed.
: Karate Master Boy was good tonight, Great form, good effort. It’s clear, he’s learning quickly!
: Cleaning for Visitors A fun little trick, Cleaning up for visitors. Yes, always this clean!
: A 180 I used to be tech, Now I’m skeptic. Keep the good, Dump ALL of the rest.
: Sunday Nap Tired as of late, One hour late to bed, fail. Naps can be great, though.
: Messy Saturday A new trend emerged, Big projects on Saturday, Sunday spend cleaning.
: Emergency Call Accident with kids. Call EMS? No, call Mom, Doctor direct line.
: iMac Crash Four year old iMac, Crashes randomly. No fix. Guess I’ll do fresh start.
: Cancelled Plans A trip to city, Cancelled by sick little boy. Well, nevermind then!
: Planetarium Planetarium, A fun trip for the kids, too! Will have to go back.
: Things Kids Say My little girl says, She has a tarantula. Thanks, PBS Kids!
: Kids Clothes Shopping Sizes always change, Trying to fit in the store. Someone disrupt this.
: Dogs Running Together What day is today? Sunday? Friday? Saturday? Never figured out.
: Math is Hard Start next year tax work, Trouble somewhere in numbers. Fixed it, took too long.
: Call of Duty 2 Surprised that it works, on Mojave. Way to go, game developer!
: Up Late Should have been in bed, Instead, up much too late now. Will pay tomorrow.
: RapidWeaver Heartbreak An elusive bug, Breaks my version 8 workflow. Time to roll it back.
: Fall Yard Work Mower back from shop, Mulching leaves with simple ease. Nice tool to work with.
: Sunday Catch Up Yesterday was tree, Way behind on to do list. Got my girl to help!
: Christmas Cards Today is the First. Christmas cards put in the mail, Way too much winning.
: 2018 Draws to a Close End of the month tasks, Next time will be end of year. Admin work is fun!
November 2018
: Complaint Machine Complaints here today, Nothing in particular, Just a few pet peeves.
: Hacking Web Fonts Leaving Google fonts, Created my own font kit. Love to learn new things!
: Biceps Tendonitis Hurt from all my play, Limited range of motion. I’m now an old man.
: Fresh Balsam Candle Burning Into the attic, Pulling out Christmas decor, Candle until tree.
: Clean Kitchen, Again Thanksgiving wrecked it, Several full loads of dishes, Finally all clean.
: Full Moon Pure white brilliant glow, Casts mystical soft blue light, A monthly delight!
: Thankful Thankful for my wife, my kids, and my life. A pause, to count my blessings.
: Dad the Builder I’m not that handy. I did cut wood for shelves, tho. Legend in my mind.
: Brisk Zoo Adventure Brisk late Fall morning, Animals were out playing. Result: happy kids!
: Dead Microwave Loud noise, burning smell, Microwave quits on bad week. Time to call landlord.
: Poetic Justice Tailgater behind, Passed in a big hurry. Then, busted by a cop.
: Fall Cleanup Hedges trimmed, leaves swept, Cars washed, sticks picked up. Great day For a Fall …
: Seasonal Allergies I’ve never had them, Before last year. Allergies, Ruin great Fall fun!
: Technology Changes Changes to home tech, Take quite a bit of my time. Feels good when all done.
: Karate Joy So much fun to watch, Five year old do karate. He is full of joy!
: Road Construction Crews outside my house, Tearing up the neighborhood. Hope they leave nice roads!
: iMac Upgrade Woes Hard drive not replaced, Tech said not possible now. Here comes external!
: Ready to Go Busy week ahead, House is neat and tidy, tho. New a new topic.
: Twenty Nine Degrees Woke up to go walk, CARROT said it was quite cold. Read the news instead.
: A Messy House Thirty minutes flat, Is all that it takes to make, A messy house, clean.
: Botox Botox sure sounds great. Except for the thirty shots, To the head, face, neck.
: Midterm Elections The most important Election is over now. 2020 next.
: Sunset 530 sunset, It must be a grave error. Who will end this game?
: Cleaning Day Hack Never clean bathrooms, On laundry day. Too much work. Do the day before!
: Daylight Savings Time What a stupid joke, Changing my clocks twice a year. Complete waste of time.
: Thirty Eight To Dos Been a bit behind, Thirty eight things on my list. Managed to get done!
: Annual Physical Had my physical, A mostly pleasant affair. See ya next year, doc!
: Jazz Revival Listening to Jazz, Saw Kenny G in concert, Nineteen years ago.
October 2018
: Rainy Halloween Not the best weather, A rainy Halloween day. Got the kids out, tho.
: Dusting Got out the duster, Really has been way too long. Sure does a nice job.
: End of Treatment Twelve weeks between shots, Botox wears off at week ten. Migraines incoming.
: Family Fun Day A beautiful day, For family fun in the sun. A great day, well spent.
: Bike Benedict’s new bike, Training in the parking lot. He did really great!
: Credit Bureaus They take my data, Without my consent. Quite rude. They are terrible.
: A Huge Milestone Sixty-four percent, Of pay to our student loans. A big, huge, success!
: Big Day A cold, rainy day. A new bike, karate practice, Turned out to be fun!
: iCloud Outage iCloud out is strange, So many things left undone. Hope it gets fixed soon!
: Home Construction A leaking shower, Door twice replaced since last week. Hope this new one works.
: Blue Skies Ahead After all the rain, A clear, blue sky afternoon. Took a walk. Very nice!
: Ride at Sunset A cool, Fall evening, Riding my bike at sunset. I’ll sleep well tonight!
: Chick-fil-a At Dinner Drive thru, full of cars, Wrapped around the building, twice. Totally worth …
: School Tour Went on a tour, Checking out school for my boy. My, time sure does fly.
: Men at Work Repairmen are here, Fixing a leaky shower. Will be nice when done!
: Nest Heat Cool A great mode on Nest, Perfect for in between times. Heat/Cool, just perfect!
: Done By Lunch Got started early, First load of laundry at 5. Done by lunch, not bad!
: LEGO Kit His first LEGO kit, “My dream came true,” he exclaimed. So much Dad winning.
: Hand Wax Hand wax twice a year, To keep your car in top shape. Nothing can beat it!
: Too Sleepy Too hard to stay up, Spent most the day asleep. Now time to repeat.
: Baby Crawls A sudden lurch fore, Mechanical-like movements. Never be the same.
: Building A Tent Built a lovely tent, For the boy and I to hide. We surprised Mommy.
: Rainy Walk I went for a walk, Leisurely stroll in the road. Glad I was not struck.
: Grocery Pickup I order online, I pull up, out comes my food. Thank you, Walmart friends!
: America A tremendous gift, Life in this free Republic, The Greatest Nation.
: Grill Time Get excited, kids! Dad is outside at the grill. Filet mignon, yum!
: A Day Concluded The day is now done, Mostly spent on shopping trip. Hello, Fall weekend!
: Day One An entry per day, A printed record of days. A simple delight.
: Karate First activity, Martial arts with other boys. He played joyfully!
: A Sick Toddler All is well at lunch, Then comes a sudden illness. I’m sorry, sweetheart!
: Hiroshima Reading book again, Story of Hiroshima. Unbelievable.
September 2018
: Twenty-Four A lofty book goal, Twenty four in a whole year. Finished in nine months.
: Bike Ride Bike back from the shop, Took it out for a quick spin. Now I’m exhausted.
: Attention, Drivers Two words to help all, Zipper merge. Each takes their turn, Much better for all.
: Morning Walk No rain in forecast, Radar clear, cool fall morning. It poured, I am soaked.
: A Special Treat Lunch at work with Mom, Always special for the kids. Great for Daddy, too.
: Activity Season A brand new school year, So many things for a boy. Let’s try something new!
: Trip to the Zoo So many creatures, Animals from far off lands. Totally awesome.
: Intelligence Lost Many young people, Cannot be bothered to think. A loss for us all.
: Hello, Autumn Welcome back, old friend. Your cool presence has been missed. Let’s open windows.
: Last Day of Summer Goodbye hot summer, Days of 100 plus temps. I prefer the cold.
: One Month One month of haiku, A delightful way to share. Shall I continue?
: The Worst Kind of Day Head is volcano, Migraine ruined my whole day. Sorry I can’t play, kids!
: Best Year Ever Ready to make change, Why wait for January? I’ll start right here, now.
: Self Control Public release day, Updates galore: apps, OS. I updated none.
: America Runs On I went to Dunkin’. Just a dozen; confusion. “Are you sure that’s all?”
: Caffeine Headache Quit coffee Friday. Caffeine headache really hurts. Should be over soon.
: Flu Shots Surprise shots for kids, Hoped they wouldn’t be anxious. Betrayed by their dad.
: A Bad Medical Appointment Went to appointment, Weeks delay, schedule missing. Am not going back.
: Apple Media Event New iPhone excess, Features few will ever use. Please stop the madness.
: Patriot Day Clear September day, A nation’s innocence lost, A new world order.
: Sonic Just a rainy day. Large iced coffee at Sonic, Maybe not done yet.
: Goodbye, Coffee The creamer is gone, My only reason to drink, Last mug of coffee.
: I Love Rain Rainy Saturday, My favorite kind of day. Relaxing and calm.
: An Unnecessary Delivery Phone book on my porch, No delivery needed: I’ve heard of Google.
: A Renter’s Mistake A small home repair, Went totally wrong. Big mess. Not ready to own.
: See You Next Time, Gramma Gramma is leaving, On a plane back to her house. Thank you for playing!
: Card Game Rules Games with family, New rules every single round. May I make a few?
: Standing on an Airplane Plane parks, people stand. Door isn’t even open. Chill for a bit, folks.
: Awake Baby Very tired now. Lucy will not let me sleep. Try the snooze button?
:
Happy Anniversary
Anniversary,
Celebrate time past, to come.
Thank you, Alison!
August 2018
: Pumpkin Spice Season Pumpkin spice everywhere. It’s August and 100. Get a calendar.
: Reclining Airline Seats People who recline, Less room for the one behind. Disable feature!
: Travel Prep Tired before trip. Much to do, so little time. I’ll sleep on the plane.
: MAS Mac App Store is lame. So few apps, no real value. I’ll buy direct, thanks.
: Lawn Mowing Mowing is kinda fun. Great time to hear new podcasts. Lots of hard work, tho.
: McCain John is a hero. So much sacrifice for us. Always remember.
: Nukes Watched movie on nukes It’s a bad situation. I like fresh tacos.
: Slow Day No haiku today. Not really much going on. And yet, here we are.
: Melatonin Time to go to bed. Melatonin kicking in. Can’t finish this hai
: LEGO Stepped on a LEGO. First time doing so at home. A new era dawns.
: Sugar Cookies Tried to bake cookies. Sugar cookies hard to make. Total disaster.
: Evening Haiku The day is now done. Everything is put away. Time to read a book.
: Morning Haiku Toys, toys, everywhere. A home teeming with toddlers. Time to get to work.