Monthly Archives: February 2004

I’d read something recently on the Putting Family First weblog about the importance of just enjoying your kids, playing with them for the sheer pleasure of it, rather than with the primary motive of teaching or improving them. Or maybe … Continue reading →

I’ve got a new post to Ego Orgasms titled Mental Arm Candy. I don’t know whether this kind of advice-giving is appropo or not. I have a couple of quotes relevant to it that I read several times each week. … Continue reading →

I got a thumbs-up on my knee from my orthopede on Friday. He doesn’t want me playing competively because the knee isn’t quite ready to absorb impact from someone who runs into me. But the since the likelihood of that … Continue reading →

A guy I just met a week ago told me yesterday that he’s active in AA and has been sober for many years. He’s been divorced a long time and began telling me about his dating struggles. He said he … Continue reading →

I’m always a little surprised when I get into a funk and don’t seem to notice it for a few hours. I keep thinking I’ve gotten to a point where as soon as I’m bothered, I’ll realize it and take … Continue reading →

My birthday dinner with my sibs didn’t happen as planned last week as my sister got sick. We’ve rescheduled for next week. My wife challenged my Ego Orgasms blog post last week re: my rationale for not participating more with … Continue reading →