I love my wife.

I walked up the stairs and turned the corner to see her slathering cream cheese on a piece of sourdough.

She looked me in the eyes, wide-eyed, and said “I’ve been caught breadhanded!”

Then proceeded to laugh maniacally like an evil villain.

Imagine having a binder full of all the terms of service you have agreed to and are currently subject to. How thick is it? How much have you read? Any? I’d wager most people’s binders are at least floor to ceiling. Sounds stressful but… who cares? Mostly no one. I never think about terms of service. Until this random Sunday morning. Strange.

Thoughts on homeschool

Three years ago, homeschooling was not on my mind. But now that I have a daughter, I’ve been thinking about it more. I want the best for her and I’m trying to figure out who would give her a better education: the school system, or me? I have my doubts in the school system, but then I also have my doubts in myself. Like others who grew up in the public school system, I have unfounded prejudices against homeschooling and admittedly don’t know much about it.

So far, I think I’m most proud to have passed on a love of pocket journals to my daughter ❤️ She loves scribbling on the pages and showing off what she drew.

After taking this picture, she disassembled the pen she was using, pulled out the refill, blew on it, and squealed “Blow bubbles!”. She has now been dipping the pen refill in and out of the pen body and blowing on it for the past few minutes pretending to blow bubbles. She is such a sweet soul. My heart is full.

A child is holding open a notebook filled with scribbles.

I have much more important tasks to do, but it was nice to just sit on the couch for hours this morning with a coffee and put tabs on my Bible. It felt really good to accomplish something I want to do. The “have to dos” will have to wait.

A well-organized Bible features labeled tabs for easy reference to various books in both the Old and New Testament.

My toddler was walking down the stairs on her own and yelled “big girl”! Then she saw me walking down next to her, pointed at me, and said “Dada big girl”! Takes one to know one. I’m honored.

I appreciate the people who put funny stickers around town. Always nice to have a surprise laugh!

A gas pump displays two fuel options labeled "Plus" and "Force Premium" with their respective octane ratings and pricing.

Ghost Soldiers by Hampton Sides

It’s jarring to read my own writing after finishing a captivating book from a talented author. It reminds me that there’s still ample room for improvement! I think the true mark of a skillful writer is when the reader doesn’t realize there is any skill involved. The words drift into the mind effortlessly. I just finished “Ghost Soldiers” by Hampton Sides. It is a disturbing and enlightening account of a rescue mission for POWs in the Philippines during WW2.

A friend just called me by accident. It turned into a long call where he shared hard stuff he’s going through and I was able to pray with him. These kinds of “accidents” are the little nudges of the Spirit that help me see a quiet God in a noisy world.

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