The Truth About “The Economy”
Earlier this week, I sat in our kitchen surrounded by two dozen members of Terry’s family. The conversation was ringing off the walls, as the family members dug into the food generously laid out by friends who supported us during this difficult time (for more on that, check this blog entry). I sat quietly for much of the time and listened to what people were saying. The topics ranged widely as...
March 26th, 2009 by ssh
The Long Good-Bye
I was sound asleep when the phone range. I learned later that it was 2:45am. Not usually a good time for a phone call. Terry answered it, and came back to bed, so I rolled over and went back to sleep. The phone rang again at 6:05am. That second one was the call. If you’ve followed along, you know that I wrote about Terry’s dad recently and his battle with Alzheimer’s. I always thought...
March 21st, 2009 by ssh
The Biggest Thief of Our Age
Last weekend, my wonderful wife Terry went to visit her parents. A couple of years ago, they moved to be closer to Terry and her sister, so now live less than an hour from us. Terry drove up there and sat down with her mom, chatting, and staying connected. Letting her know that Terry is here for her. They spent a nice afternoon together, but Terry wasn’t able to spend any time with her dad. He...
March 12th, 2009 by ssh
Do You Hear What I Hear?
I fancy myself an audiophile, primarily because of my history. In my earlier years (before kids, minivans, and car seats), much of my discretionary income went to high-end audio equipment and source music. I still have my B&W 801s, but they are relegated to the basement. Like most of you, most of my music is now personal. I carry my iPhone everywhere, and my 80GB iPod on my travels. The limitations...
March 3rd, 2009 by ssh
