Musings

Musings might be an amusing anecdote about my life, my thoughts on some event, or a story I've imagined. The only connection between the musings is that they are my thoughts. Subscribe to be notified when a new musing is posted.

A Simple Handshake

May 23, 2021 |

He extended his hand. I gripped and shook. A simple handshake. No big deal, right? Except it was my first in over a year.

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A Tangle of Cables

May 16, 2021 |

After multiple moves, I discarded a box with a tangle of cables. Of course, you know exactly what happened next. Or do you?

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Magic Kibble

May 9, 2021 |

I impressed Landon, one of my dogs, with my ability to produce never-ending, magic kibble for a recent meal.

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A Friend Died

May 2, 2021 |

A friend died last month and left me wondering about the way we meet people in today’s interconnected world.

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Affect Your Environment

April 25, 2021 |

A recent incident left me thinking of the ways we affect our environment and how we can make a positive impact.

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Terms Of Service

April 18, 2021 |

Why do companies think burying an obscure item in their favor deep in the terms of service is a good idea?

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Clear Communications

April 11, 2021 |

Clear communications are critical as a writer to avoid misinterpretations. Also important as a home owner, as I recently discovered.

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Are We There Yet?

April 4, 2021 |

In a cosmic revenge for my own behavior as a child, my dogs ask “Are We There Yet?” on long car trips.

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Toboggan Good Deed

March 28, 2021 |

A simple good deed involving my toboggan—a hat, not a sled—once again shows me more good people exist than bad.

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I Canceled Netflix

March 21, 2021 |

I canceled Netflix. No, I’m not mad at them. This isn’t some political protest. I’ve simply grown bored with TV and movies.

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A Shot In The Arm

March 13, 2021 |

Which is worse? Packing to move or getting a shot? My answer is simple. One’s a pain in the arm and other is a pain in the … you know.

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Moving to Asheville

March 7, 2021 |

We’re moving to Asheville, back to the mountains after our great experiment with coastal living in Murrells Inlet.

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