Lately I’ve been frustrated by having a laptop at school and a desktop at home.  I enjoy having 2 computers at my disposal, but I don’t want to wear on my laptop by the everyday traveling, so I’d like to leave it at school.  I decided that I needed a place to keep all my … More terabytes and teflon

Those of you that read this know that I had 6 goals for the summer…well…I realized that next time I should estimate an amount of time that each one would require!   I feel like it’s been a successful summer and I’m pumped for school to start, but here’s the update:  1-Get my golf score average … More Update on Goals

Do you know people who scoff at creative thoughts, brainstorming or ideas beyond the status quo?   I hate that.  Not THEM…that reaction. I know that Apostle Paul writes that he has learned to be content in every situation: hungry, well-fed, wealthy, poor, beaten, tired, joyous, etc.  I don’t know if I have that complete gift, … More Content vs. Ambivalent

I won’t get too gushy…so it’s okay to read further…I just wanted to write out somethings that my wife does that are not at all what our society says “wives do or should be.” 1- I can answer any question honestly without worrying about her response.  Even the dreaded…”How do I look in this??”  I … More Thankful for my wife.

Today was the last day of school for me and my students.  There were many tears on their part, but as a teacher I know I’m coming back and need to get ready for the next ones to come along.  I will miss those leaving very much and I hope they keep in touch, but … More No regular job for a while…but not done teaching and learning…

How many times have I heard people murmur this excuse…and how many times have I used it in the past?  Too many. Our church and school is in what you’d call a financial surplus or even in the black.  It’s sad that the monetary giving in our congregation is so poor, because there is so … More an offering?…I can’t afford it!

We’ve had our new puppy (Addie) for only 5 days, but it feels like a lifetime already.  Emily was incredibly excited weeks before we even picked her out.  My emotions were amazingly reserved and I wasn’t even that interested in getting a puppy.  All I could think about was chewing, bathing, feeding, extra $$, less … More A taste of Fatherhood

We got our new puppy yesterday and she is now 7 weeks old. Her name is Addison (Addie). She’s a purebred Brittany (Spaniel). We didn’t know a lot about the breed until started researching breeds that fit our size/trait qualities. She’s even starting to head to the right spot to go outside and “do her … More I’m in love…again!!

A parent made my day yesterday when she said her husband was asked by their first grade son, “Dad, do you know what my favorite subject is?”  He said, “Phy Ed!”  “Nope, that’s second,” his son said.  The dad went on and on and finally said “Music.”  “YES!!” his son replied. Can you believe it?  … More I’m told music is the best.

  #1-  THIS SUNDAY, May 6th, our band Thou is playing at Concordia St.Paul University’s music festival called Knollapalooza.  We’re playing outside at 4:00pm.  Please pray for no rain and come out and hear us and some other great bands!  Our website (which will be updated and renovated in FLASH) is http://www.thouexcertps.com  and you can … More 2 events if you’re interested!