Category Archives: Love & Stuff

A Tree Stump By a Lake

There’s an unassuming tree stump in a park I like to visit on my lunch hour. It’s situated by a picturesque lake, surrounded by red cedars and Douglas firs. There is nothing special about this tree stump…except for the fact that it once served as the backdrop to a family Christmas card photo, many years ago.Continue reading “A Tree Stump By a Lake”

My Bad Luck With Women: A Brief History

I had not planned on spending more than one post on my past dating woes, but there was some interest in hearing more, so what the hell? Maybe my bad luck in the past will help somebody else avoid a disastrous relationship in the future. Either that, or you’ll all laugh at me. Things are greatContinue reading “My Bad Luck With Women: A Brief History”

The Old Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

This story has been making the rounds for years, at least among my friends (both IRL and online). I’ve been hesitant to post it on my blog because it contains “adult themes” and, well, hi, mom! But I’ve been listening to a podcast called Risk! lately, and its tagline is “true tales boldly told.” ThisContinue reading “The Old Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”

All Because a River Flooded…

I was listening to NPR the other day, and they mentioned it was the third anniversary of the disastrous Missouri River flood of 2011. I remember that event well, because not only was I there…but it changed my life. I was tooling along Interstate 29 on a sunny and hot morning in July, en route from Cameron, Missouri toContinue reading “All Because a River Flooded…”

Don’t Rest on Your Laurels

I came across this blog post the other day. Apparently, it’s gone viral. When I saw it, I immediately thought of stealing this guy’s idea, only instead of talking about a mistress as the title alluded – it’s called I’m Dating Someone Even Though I’m Married – I would turn things around and talk about dating myContinue reading “Don’t Rest on Your Laurels”

Buttering My Bread

I’ve had my fair share of embarrassing incidents thanks to hidden cameras. Take our trip to Newport last December. You may recall mention of a certain naked poolside dance, and the subsequent discovery of a camera aimed in that exact spot hours later. What are the odds of being caught in another compromising position byContinue reading “Buttering My Bread”