Sleep has once again become a challenge with my son. The last couple of weeks he has been going to bed early enough, around 10-10:30 but waking up singing, shrieking or bouncing on his bed about 3AM. It makes a tough next day. Last night he finally slept through after an absolutely horrible weekend.
Today we were watching the news and there was a story about some bears hanging out in trees and my Wife said, "The bears were waiting for spring," which is the plot point of one of his favorite books.
A couple of minutes later, he was rummaging in the stack of his books, pulled out the book and brought it over for me to read to him.
It's those moments that keep me going, and recognize there are so many challenges ahead.
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Monday, January 18, 2016
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Who is this guy?
A friend messaged me this morning to tell me that I was on the CBS Morning News in a clip about Star Wars. This was news to me, I do not remember any cameras when I was in the theater.
Found the clip here and was a bit freaked out.
The person who looks like me is at the 1:53 part of the segment.
The wardrobe, the glasses, the hair. Honestly, it almost could be me.
Took a screen shot.
Honestly at first glimpse it's kind of jarring.
Now. How do we find this dude?
Found the clip here and was a bit freaked out.
The person who looks like me is at the 1:53 part of the segment.
The wardrobe, the glasses, the hair. Honestly, it almost could be me.
Took a screen shot.
Honestly at first glimpse it's kind of jarring.
Now. How do we find this dude?
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Who is that guy?
A couple of days ago Facebook's NPR page posted this picture that was taken just after the Supreme Court verdict on health care was released. A friend of mine sent it to me and asked what I was doing in Washington. Check out the blurred person in front.
I have done more than a few double takes on this. The guy looks a heck of a lot like me. So much I jokingly think there was some photoshopping shenanigans going on. The hair is very similar. I've worn that style of frame in the past. I've written to NPR and asked if they know who the guy is. I'm posting here because you never know. I'm 100% sure there's no twin brother out there, but I'm really curious who this guy is.
Wouldn't you be?
I have done more than a few double takes on this. The guy looks a heck of a lot like me. So much I jokingly think there was some photoshopping shenanigans going on. The hair is very similar. I've worn that style of frame in the past. I've written to NPR and asked if they know who the guy is. I'm posting here because you never know. I'm 100% sure there's no twin brother out there, but I'm really curious who this guy is.
Wouldn't you be?
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Another Year Over, a New One Just Begun
Another Women of the World slam has come to an end. From all I hear and read on the Facebook, it looks like Columbus put on another successful event.
Due to some illness, burn out and overall exhaustion, I was unable to attend most of the events. What I did see though, was rather impressive.
First off congratulations to all of the organizers, volunteers and poets who made this event possible. You all worked your tails off to make WoW a great event.
I do have to single out one person, whose efforts and organization were a paragon of professionalism. Well done Louise Robertson.
Only saw two events, a prelim and the finals. Saw some great poetry by some poets I've seen and have never seen.
Franny Choi is a fresh voice on the scene. Only a sophomore in college from what I understand. Hope she's around for a long time.
What provided the most excitement overall was that a Columbus poet earned her way on to the finals stage. I'm proud to say she's my friend. Rachel Wiley came in fourth place, and it was so awesome to see her Mom and Dad in the crowd cheering her on.
Gypsee Yo gave me a lot to think about during the one poem I saw her do at last year's event. To see her do three poems last night were nine minutes I'll long treasure. Such energy and determination took her to second place. An amazing poet.
Theresa Davis impresses me each time I see her perform. That she was even in the slam this year was a small miracle. Another poet could not make it and she was first on the waiting list. That's how she got in, and worked her way onto the finals stage. She did three poems of honesty and power and ended up winning it all.
The judging was consistent. I only think one poet, the last one in the first round, Joanna Hoffman, got robbed - but that's me quibbling.
It was also great to see poets seeing other poets again, all the hugs in the theater were beautiful to watch. Weird how some of us gathered in almost the same seats as last year. Gina, Teri and Kym were sitting in front of us again. Sean, Marshall and Ali were behind us. Rachel and Calvin sitting next to me. Linc from Dayton on one end of the row, Paula and Michael all the way on the other end. Organic family fun.
Simply an amazing week of poetry in Columbus. It's a shame WoW will be in Denver next year, it should be here every year. Ok, maybe not, but some national poetry event should. Columbus gives good poetry.
Time for me to get back to some writing. Seeing the local and national home pages of news websites brings me down. So much turbulence to suck a person into. So much outrage. Plus, I have the Arts Fest audition on Saturday. I should be working.
Due to some illness, burn out and overall exhaustion, I was unable to attend most of the events. What I did see though, was rather impressive.
First off congratulations to all of the organizers, volunteers and poets who made this event possible. You all worked your tails off to make WoW a great event.
I do have to single out one person, whose efforts and organization were a paragon of professionalism. Well done Louise Robertson.
Only saw two events, a prelim and the finals. Saw some great poetry by some poets I've seen and have never seen.
Franny Choi is a fresh voice on the scene. Only a sophomore in college from what I understand. Hope she's around for a long time.
What provided the most excitement overall was that a Columbus poet earned her way on to the finals stage. I'm proud to say she's my friend. Rachel Wiley came in fourth place, and it was so awesome to see her Mom and Dad in the crowd cheering her on.
Gypsee Yo gave me a lot to think about during the one poem I saw her do at last year's event. To see her do three poems last night were nine minutes I'll long treasure. Such energy and determination took her to second place. An amazing poet.
Theresa Davis impresses me each time I see her perform. That she was even in the slam this year was a small miracle. Another poet could not make it and she was first on the waiting list. That's how she got in, and worked her way onto the finals stage. She did three poems of honesty and power and ended up winning it all.
The judging was consistent. I only think one poet, the last one in the first round, Joanna Hoffman, got robbed - but that's me quibbling.
It was also great to see poets seeing other poets again, all the hugs in the theater were beautiful to watch. Weird how some of us gathered in almost the same seats as last year. Gina, Teri and Kym were sitting in front of us again. Sean, Marshall and Ali were behind us. Rachel and Calvin sitting next to me. Linc from Dayton on one end of the row, Paula and Michael all the way on the other end. Organic family fun.
Simply an amazing week of poetry in Columbus. It's a shame WoW will be in Denver next year, it should be here every year. Ok, maybe not, but some national poetry event should. Columbus gives good poetry.
Time for me to get back to some writing. Seeing the local and national home pages of news websites brings me down. So much turbulence to suck a person into. So much outrage. Plus, I have the Arts Fest audition on Saturday. I should be working.
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