Apparently Bargains Make Me Verbose

Since I am nothing if not a creature of habit, today I went to Walmart. Then I went to Steinmart and Ross. Excuse me. Clearly I meant to say Walmarts, Steinmarts and Rosses. And oh, they did not disappoint. I had to work for a little while … [Continue reading]

Warning: This Post Is Long, So Pace Yourself And Bring Rations

Yesterday I confronted two startling realizations: 1) Christmas is two weeks away. 2) I have not done a single bit of shopping. Zilch. Zero. Nada. So today I decided to do something about #2, which really isn't uncommon here at BM: … [Continue reading]

Presenting…Christmas

The communications ministry at our church always does a great job, but I think they've outdone themselves with this one: If you're having trouble seeing the video, click here. And just FYI: the video was inspired by this oneĀ - also very … [Continue reading]

Because I Want To Remember…

...that there was actually a time when he was little enough to stretch out in a chair and take a Sunday afternoon nap. While wearing Scooby Doo slippers. Sweet thing. … [Continue reading]

By The Time He’s Five We’ll Just Send Out Cards That Say “Imagine How He’s Changed!”

Today I was trying to get a good Christmas card shot of Alex, an undertaking I liken to wrestling with a greased pig. The child is incapable of being still for more than about .4 seconds, which is a bit faster than I can press the button thing-y. As … [Continue reading]

For The Threes Of You Who Actually Care

The email link over to your left has been corrected. My new email is up and running. Please try to contain your excitement as it is early yet and I wouldn't want you to use up all your energy. … [Continue reading]