Category: Random

We Are Not The Waiting

So Nicki gave me the best gift I have literally ever received for my birthday. And that is saying something because she is insanely good at giving great gifts that are both thoughtful and meaningful. The folks in my orbit have listened to me rave about my beloved custom pudding spoons for close to a year…


49

Today I turn 49. I feel stronger than ever. My size 30 waist pants are officially too big. A day or two ago I was able to see legit muscle growth, which delighted me.  Blew past goal weight (145) again. I’d been bouncing between 147-149 for a few weeks, but kept working and the last…


Headaches, Narrators, and Circuit Boards

I had a headache yesterday, the kind that hangs out in the back of your head and hurts just enough to be annoying until you turn you head at just the right angle and then it starts singing you the ancient Song of Pain that has been passed down from generation to generation, headache to…


The Wonkavator In My Basement

After the 100 Mile Ride this past Saturday, the wife and I camped out at the Dallas County Fairgrounds with some BACA family. It’s a nice place and I’m told the bathrooms are clean. I wouldn’t know, because like most guys at a campground, I eschew modern plumbing as much as possible and wander away…


Being an Ocean

I have a friend going through a rough patch. As often happens during times like these, they want to make some changes… But people won’t let them. “We’ve heard this before” they say. “We’ve had these conversations before.” I get that. But when the person takes actual steps, makes moves in the right direction, is…