So Mardi Gras is over for 2025, and here are some thoughts on “surviving” the season. First, living in the Quarter was not what I expected during the Mardi Gras season. It was much more quiet than I may have thought it would be, and the crazy was not as crazy as I feared. I… Continue reading
Category: Reflections
RIP Max
Today (Jan. 28) was a sad day in the household. Max was more like a dog than a cat in many ways. He was the perfect cat for us. Today he left us. A few folks have asked what happened & while so much happened so quickly, here’s an overview. This morning Max was not… Continue reading
One year…
One year ago, we listened as you took your last breath. There was silence. There was sadness. Our hearts were broken and an emptiness began to form, as we came to the realization that you were not going to be there with us anymore. One year ago, at 10:15 PM on that Thursday night, our… Continue reading
Happy Pride!
It’s June, so it’s time to make the statement: “I’m proud of being a gay man.” There, I said it! Can we move on now?
Six months… a letter to mum
It seems I post a lot about time recently. Time passing by quickly, or in some cases slowly. Today’s post is a reflection of time in a letter to my mum.
Aussie, aussie, aussie … oi! oi! bully!
Growing up, we lived our life fairly simply. I didn’t realize that at the time, but I’ve come to appreciate that the summers were a time to be outside playing with your friends, reading a good book out in the back yard under the plum trees, and walking to the fish and chip shop for… Continue reading
2014 Year in Review
As I reflect on the year that was 2014, I am reminded that (1) it was actually a pretty amazing year [with one exception]; and (2) we did a lot more than I could recall prior to sitting down and writing this. The following is a just a brief insight into the year that was… Continue reading
Colby RIP
Colby (4/5/2001 – 4/28/2014)
The Year That Was 2013
What an amazing year 2013 has been. After a rocky start with the lingering effects of loosing our dog Bosley on Christmas Day 2012, the year that has become 2013 turned out to be a pretty great year. The year started with my mother and sister continuing their visit, and us taking a couple of… Continue reading