My son participated in his first Pinewood Derby recently. Our first father/son experience of assembling and decorating his entry in the races resulted in a solid wood police car, at his request. Unfortunately, his vehicle didn’t beat any others across the finish line but still took home a trophy for best appearance. He was more…… read more »
I decided to do something about forgetting to take my cell phone to work. After the third time of accidentally leaving it at home, I put up a cell phone graphic by the front door to remind me not to leave it behind.After all, without it, it’s like having lost an arm or a leg.…… read more »
Well, if any day could be a Monday, it may as well be today.Let’s just say it started with ALL my morning coffee spilling in the car.Thankfully, it didn’t get out of the cup holders.So, with that, can I just go home now? Why risk it getting worse?JH… read more »
Found this little guy (gal?) up in a light fixture at the station. Luckily, the rescue took place before the heat took over!Glad it wasn’t a snake!… read more »
The first day of spring is March 20. Can we keep this out until then, hoping to see, at least, a flake or two? Well, that actually describes the couple living in the house. Mine. Jeff Hackett… read more »
I’m almost beginning to feel like I’m living in a Christmas forest!… read more »
Since he’s had teeth, our seven-year-old has refused to eat bread or buns. Says he doesn’t like them. Rather than a “real” hamburger or hot dog, he’ll consume the meat and goes no further than that. Until today, possibly? We baked croissants for lunch and convinced him to try one because of their “fancy-schmancy name”.…… read more »
My wife purchased this plastic pumpkin decoration because she said it looks unique and lively. I said it looks moldy. What do you think? Jeff Hackett… read more »
We know all too well what it’s like to deal with the aftermath of a major hurricane. If you’re able to help our friends in Florida, anything you can do would be appreciated. Baptist on Mission North Carolina is accepting donations of supplies, non-perishables, and money toward hurricane relief efforts at their local churches. You can…… read more »
I showed our seven-year-old son this mini map of the world and asked him, “Do you know what this is?”Son: “It’s a map, Daddy.”Daddy: “A map of what?”Son: “North Carolina?”Daddy: “Nope, guess again.”Son: “Callyifornia?”Daddy: “No. It’s a map of the whole entire world!”Son (somewhat alarmed): “The whole world?!?! That looks kinda small to be the…… read more »