Although I did start seeds indoors about six weeks ago, the growing season officially began today. This year I had purchased a couple of grow lights. Those, along with seed heating pads I had purchased last year, really gave the seeds a good start. The plants were in much better shape and size than last… Continue reading Growing Season 2022 Officially Began
Author: frank
This is my story as I move through my life as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, educator, photographer and so on. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Implicit Bias
We all have seen the outcomes of police stops involving People of Color, particularly Black males. It is sad, frustrating, and maddening to see it playing out all over the country. Shocking might even be a better word to describe this type of behavior still happening at this time in history! Today, for the first… Continue reading Implicit Bias
The Ripple Effect
This evening I attended an event to honor an inspiring teacher, model leader, and a truly caring human being. She is brilliant, talented, savvy, and persistent. In collaboration with a team of visionary teachers, she helped to start the Center for Inquiry, and helped grow it into the collection of schools it is today. CFI… Continue reading The Ripple Effect
A Larger Pandemic
Hate! Or I would say actually fear, is the larger pandemic we are facing, and it seems to be growing ever larger. When a 17-year-old takes a gun across state lines to a peaceful protest and kills someone. When an 18-year-old takes a gun into a grocery store and kills black elders. When a 21-year-old… Continue reading A Larger Pandemic
Politics Free Day
It was my niece’s baby shower today. Ignoring politics until tomorrow. Enjoy the evening!
New Smoker
Tonight I’m going to fanboy on my Hubby! For the past two years, my hubby has been wanting a smoker. He did his research, compared different brands, and went to visit them at the stores. In the end, he wanted a red Kamado Joe brand. After deciding, it became basically impossible to find. There was… Continue reading New Smoker
Patio Time 2022
For the first time this season, I had a moment on the patio. Actually, two moments. The weather the past two days has been absolutely gorgeous. Not too windy, not too hot. It was even shorts weather today while mowing the grass. Yesterday, the husband and I sat for a chat just before dinner. Our… Continue reading Patio Time 2022
First They Came For…
Modern Day… First they came First they came for people who are black And I did not speak out Because I was not black. Then they came for the non-Christians And I did not speak out Because I was a Christian. Then they came for asylum seekers And I did not speak out Because I… Continue reading First They Came For…
One Batter, Three Ways
I live on a very nice cul-de-sac where we all get along well, and trade baked goods. If I have extra, I share. If they have extra, they share. It has been very nice to get new things I might not have tried otherwise. Thankfully, my neighbors don’t seem to mind being taste testers when… Continue reading One Batter, Three Ways
An Evening of Rejuvenation
My dear friend Lisa was in town this evening. She is traveling through on her way to visit family. It has been over a year since we were last able to spend time together due to Covid and distance. I picked her up at her hotel and was greeted with a big hug! She looked… Continue reading An Evening of Rejuvenation
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 