Summer is coming

Summer break is almost here. The kids and my wife will be finished with school and mornings will become a bit more slow-paced. Allergies will hopefully fade away until the fall, and I’ll be able to breathe again. Most happily for me, the pool is open and I’ll be able to do some summer reading…

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The Third Base Line

Yesterday, just before 1 o’clock, a friend of mine texted me, “Do you want two front row tickets to the Phillies game? It starts at 3:05.” When I asked why she couldn’t use the tickets herself she replied she was too sick. Knowing it was supposed to thunderstorm that afternoon I did a quick check…

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Processing Humility

Yesterday was one of those days where I was woefully aware of how inadequate I am compared to the calling placed on my life. Please understand, I don’t view being reminded of that as a bad thing. In fact, it’s absolutely necessary. Yesterday had to be one of those days where I did my best…

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Hanging out with Chuck

I’ve recently begun watching through the series Chuck on Netflix. I always thought the show was an interesting premise when it was on the air, but didn’t really have time to follow it. I’ve just begun season three and I continue to enjoy the story of an “ordinary guy” who unwittingly becomes a Spy while…

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It’s all in the bag

I’ve gotten along fine for years with “cheap” nylon laptop bags. They’re relatively inexpensive, reasonably durable, and spacious enough to carry the mass of tools I travel with in my mobile office. The only problem is their shelf-life. Every nylon laptop bag I’ve ever had begins to fray after a few years. Holes begin to…

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Unpacking New Paths

The most important aspect of yesterday’s narrative was the revelation that Water Gap’s council was not quite as stoic about Jeremy’s arrival as we may have be led to believe. The Seekers are very excited about Jeremy’s arrival and regard him with almost holy reverence. Walter and Ama aren’t concerned with the plans The Seekers…

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