While keeping Christmas and Advent as separate, although closely linked, seasons has been quite the challenge, we are embracing the path and reaping benefits already!
All in Life
I Heard The Bells
Though I have heard excellent renditions and reworkings of it, the original melody is nowhere near as solemn and hopeful as it should be—especially after contemplation of its words.
Christmas Music That Doesn't Suck
If you are hosting, the music should have people leaving by around the 2 hour mark.
Mistakenly Homeless
In his defense, I had a beard that extended close to my chest. I also had hair that was quite disheveled for its length.
Karbach and Texas Craft Beer
I haven't consumed my last Karbach. But I certainly have purchased my last. I can't remember what it was. And today, that doesn't bother me in the least.
Arguments Against Prop 1
Prop 1 will cost taxpayers money and not achieve at all its intended goals. It's a dream designed by urban developers that envision an Austin that doesn't exist in reality.
Visiting Galway
Over a week ago now, Alaina and I were learning that we could not visiting Germany. Oh, and our AC was broke. In the midst of chaos and my sour attitude, Alaina plotted a plan for us to visit the coast via Galway, Ireland.
Visiting Dublin
The settled home of a "Saint Kevin," the combination of non-raining clouds, lush green hill/mountains (not technically tall enough for mountains), and gravestones was pretty spectacular.
30 ways to save money. The 8th will shock you!
If. You. Do. Not. Need. The. Item. Now. Or. In. The. Next. 3. Months. Do. Not. Buy. It. Even. If. You. Have. A. Coupon. Coupons are a little bit of a racket (see #2).
When the Contact is Hidden
Still visibly upset, the head judge returned us to the match. I don't recall who won.
The Empty Spot At The Rail
People in our churches need to know that they would be missed at the Lord’s Table.
Family Interview - with Pictures
As our last venture, we are inviting everyone into our corner of the world.
Go Team USA!
Latin America. I envision tropics, treasures, poetic shopkeepers and philosopher cowboys.
Fatherly Discipline
In Fatherly discipline, one takes the lead role in both administering the necessary punishment and bringing about reconciliation.
My Grandfather's Music Room
These are perhaps the most important memories I have of my grandfather – singing this one song repeatedly.
Yummy Matcha KitKat
My littles were excited to recognize the first food – green matcha KitKat bars!
When Giza was in Egypt
Perhaps my actual traveling dimmed the glory of that literary adventure, but I can feel the passion re-emerging.
My Grandmother's House
They were lost for eternity and for all I know they continue to lie in the dirt of the neighbor's yard.
What if the Lesser Evil Actually Did Good?
What is the Presidency? And what powers should it preside over?
Texas is Our Continent
Vastly different and highly enriching, each book opened a world into parts of North America not usually experienced by our family.