favorite holiday memory
This was a long and arduous holiday season for me. I always start enjoying the season as soon as Christmas is over, because that is when I finally relax. I’m … Continue reading
is this what you think about marijuana? a post about alcohol
Over the past summer, the Gander quit drinking. It was a long time coming, drinking alcohol was a problem for us, and our relationship, and our kids, that it took … Continue reading
I don’t love Christmas
Is that a better title than “I hate Christmas”? – because that is what I really wanted to write. As a child, I loved Christmas. We didn’t have any extended … Continue reading
none but You shall wield the power rightly
Whole lot a’ judging going on, folks. And I get it. Judging is a way to categorize, a natural human inclination that aids our survival. So we commonly judge and … Continue reading
I for sure need to drink more or less coffee
more? or less? Four years ago, I quit smoking marijuana. I took up drinking coffee as an alternative. It’s nice to have a habit. Coffee beans smell great. You heat … Continue reading
why Not My President is Not My Protest (rewrite)
I respect the voters who elected Donald Trump to be their representative in Washington DC. It didn’t start out that way. In the beginning of his bid for Republican nominee, … Continue reading
calling all Republicans or others who voted for Trump
Are there any out there who read this blog? If I haven’t scared you off yet, I’d like to chat. (This is where, if I had a late night TV … Continue reading
do not grow up
This photo image is a counterpoint to yesterday’s photograph. This was taken with my iPhone 5c over the weekend in the woods near our home. Admittedly, the iPhone 6 and … Continue reading
more thoughts on hair, AKA please don’t read this it’s gross
If hair on our head is governed by a growth cycle largely determined by genetics, then it stands to reason that hair elsewhere on our bodies is as well. Which … Continue reading
state of mourning
Last night, when the results were still coming in, I was at work at the restaurant. As the results began to clarify, there was fear. The denial I was in … Continue reading
The Honking Goose 