Legos, by far, are the greatest toys of all time! I know; you are probably wearing an aghast expression on your face because I have been too reckless with this emphatic statement. How could I forget the iconic slinky or the legendary etch-a-sketch? What about the heroic action figure or the comforting teddy bear? Have I [...]
Category: Fortitude
Today Was A Good Day
It's funny how songs come to mind in the most random moments. Have you experienced this? You'll be moseying around, completing a menial task, and a song will drill its way into your frontal lobe without your permission. This happens to me all the time! Songs from decades past will oftentimes take day-long vacations in [...]
Under-aged Courage
During Lhorraine's pregnancy, I would often read Jesher literature that was far above his reading level. Why? I honestly don't know. Maybe it was the first signs of unrealistic, parental goal-setting. Or maybe my obsession with superhero films has compromised my thinking...causing me to believe that Jesher is a level-five mutant that can understand any [...]
The Obstacles We Face
When I was in Kindergarten, I remember learning a song about the nature of life. Ironically, the song illustrates the perils of a nature walk--a walk through thick forests or deep jungle. I loved it because it activated my imagination. It made me feel as if I was a great explorer or archeologist. And it [...]