Fare Thee Well, Axos Bank; and the Story of the Chip Chewer

Goodbye to the bank that froze my assets "for my protection." Hello to a waiting room chip chewer with a bottomless bag of chips. And the childhood zig-zags that nearly got a house demolished.

The Fruit of the Vine or The Cup of Devils?

Apple's WWDC: Gas Pump Quality Infotainment

Apple demoed the new Siri which looks suspiciously like the old Siri they demoed ten years ago. I ran the worst five miles of my life, bringing shame to my family name, but thankfully not as much shame as Apple's WWDC keynote.

Mom is Dying

Hold the condolences. Then stay for grilled alligator with marinara, a Venn diagram of salvation, a first communion and another glimpse into the 1980s.

Are There Bears Under Your Stairs?

The first bear of the season didn't just pass through. It strolled under a neighbor's porch and moved in. I have questions. I will not be getting close enough to ask them.

Five Dollar Movies, Seat 27B

Twenty hours each way, basic economy, a guaranteed middle seat, and a business plan to sell movies from 27B.

Plowing Through the Creek for the KOM...Maybe

A chilly June in the mountains, an empty pot never boils, a son newly hooked on Dragon Masters, HealthKit doubling my workout, and plowing straight through four creek crossings to steal a trail KOM…maybe.

Freezer Meals, Fourth Place, Crossposting, and Frozen Boys

VBS for the kids and freezer meals on the counter, a trail run that landed me in 4th (faster than all the girls, at least), the tool I am building to crosspost the blog, and the winter camping trip that taught my boys what cold really means.

My Brothers and Sisters in Christ: You Are Men and Women

My 8yo sailed through his membership vows with a clear yes to each, until the fifth one stopped him: "What does that mean?" Why I was glad he asked before agreeing, with detours into the Feynman technique, leftovers, and love languages.