Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man

Thoughts and Opinions as I Grow Older

Category: Being Frank About Life

  • Dinner for One

    This evening I decided I wanted to treat myself to dinner. The hardest decision was where to take myself. When going out with someone you can bandy about where to…


  • A Dedication of Love

    Last week my niece invited me to the Dedication Ceremony for her son, my nephew, Blaze. At first I wasn’t sure if I would be able to make it due…


  • A Little Hard to Get

    Happy Valentines Day Everyone! It is hard to believe my husband and I met just shy of 20 years ago. If someone had told me he was going to be…


  • It is State of the Union Night

    Watching the State of the Union this evening. I hope you too are watching.


  • Conference Rejuvenation

    This week is the ESEA Conference in Indianapolis. I’m glad it is here because I can sleep in my own bed every night, but also sad it is here because…


  • A Must Listen Podcast

    Do you want to laugh, cry, ponder, learn, wonder, reflect, and just plain feel good? Then this is the podcast for you! The two hosts are Charlene and Kat. Charlene…


  • Be Back in 2023

    After some long reflection, and taking into consideration some current life events, I’ve decided a break from blogging is need for the next few weeks. We have a lot going…


  • Election Night

    I’ve no nails left as I watch election results. Most disappointing result this evening has been the Ohio senate race. Can’t believe my beloved Buckeyes actually elected the projected winner!…



  • The Rain, It Falls

    We are having a usual feeling fall evening. It is a little cooler with a nice steady rain the past couple of hours. The sound has been so soothing I’ve…


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These are the inner wonderings and thoughts of a middle-aged man who happens to be a father, husband, grandfather, friend, brother, son, and thinker.