I recognize the fact that roller coasters are probably fun for most people, but they turn me into a frightened, whimpering child. For a guy who’s afraid of heights and gets car sick in the back seat of anything, roller coasters are really one of the scariest 'safe' things out there. Yes, I’ve ridden a few mild ones in my life, if only to convince myself I’m not a complete chicken, but when I go to a theme park it’s certainly not for the coasters. Last weekend we went to Dollywood, a wonderful … [Read more...]
Homesteading – claiming a small piece of certainty in uncertain times
Let's face it. The world is a crazy place, and it's getting crazier by the minute. Between nuclear disaster, endless wars, pandemic disease, the collapse of the dollar, worldwide food shortages, and various and sundry governments (city, county, state, federal, the UN - you name it) that all want to get in your pockets and run your life, sometimes things can feel pretty hopeless from a little guy's perspective. And believe me, I'm a 'little' guy. Between myself and my wife, we 'control' four … [Read more...]
Fatherhood Under Fire
I know every generation before us had it rougher than we do. You know, they had to walk 5 miles in the snow uphill both ways to school and all that jazz, but I’m just going to say it – it’s STILL tough being a dad! Maybe I don’t have to grind it out for 12 hours a day in the coal mines like my grandfather and great-grandfather did, but my life isn’t so easy either. These days, I don’t think any dad’s is (any dad who truly wants and tries to BE a dad, that is). Have you read the newspaper … [Read more...]
Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken & Rice Casserole
Kim was honored to do the Friday crock pot post for Stacy's awesome blog at www.stacymakescents.com - we had this for dinner last Saturday and it was great - check it out! ____________________________ Being a busy mom of 4 small children, I absolutely love all-in-one-meals. Add the worry-free benefit of a crock pot and you have a recipe for extra time with your family instead of time slaving in the kitchen! Don’t get me wrong, you’ll still have the smiling faces and empty plates … [Read more...]
The ‘man card’
Everybody knows about the ‘girl card,’ that ace in the hole the ladies play anytime there is a bug to smash, something nasty to take out, or a heavy object that needs lifting (Honey, can you use those big strong muscles to move this furniture around for me?), but did you know that men and kids have cards to play as well? ‘Man card,’ you ask? Isn’t that a relic of a bygone era? Men aren’t supposed to have any ‘cards’ these days, right?! No my friend, it is not, and yes, we most … [Read more...]
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