Archive for the 'family' Category
Sam’s Visit
I finally have the time and energy to post Sam pictures. I’ve resized a bunch, but since they always seem to overlap my sidebars, just click on the thumbnail to see a much larger version of the photo up close and personal.
By the way, am I the only one who finds the “red eye” [...]
Sam Went to the Dentist
A couple of visits ago, while helping Sam finish brushing his teeth, I noticed one of his molars was in HORRIBLE shape. I should have taken a picture to fully capture how hideous it looked: the sides were blackened, the surface looked furry, and the whole tooth just seemed to scream “I’m rotten!” [...]
Read More..>>My Kid’s Visiting
Blogging is going to be light for the next two weeks. Sam is visiting.
He got a crewcut and looks like a mod. Pictures when I have ‘em.
Reality
Over at Booman Tribune, Arthur Gilroy expounds on his belief that the Democratic primary election boils down to a choice of “The Bitch or the Negro”.
So given these two choices and of course an almost unthinkable third one…the continuation of a set of policies and leaders that has proven to be absolutely disastrous for this [...]
Bah.
There’s something I’ve been needing to write about since Sam left.
During his first night here, his mom wanted to see him and talk to him over Skype, so after dinner we sat down in front of the computer and dialed up Canada. The conversation was light and fun until it came time to say [...]
Hell Is Christian Radio
I haven’t been blogging much this week because Sam is visiting for next week, but I have a few minutes and I’d figured I’d squeeze in a post.
Because I leave so early in the day, the ride to Syracuse is usually free of heavy traffic, giving me all day to zone out and listen to [...]
Flying Low in Downsville
I spoke for about an hour last night with Sam’s mom about his upcoming visit. I think it’s the inordinately long period between Labor Day and Thanksgiving that has me feeling so down: I’m worried about everything regarding Sam, especially his refusal to speak to me on the phone and the presence of her [...]
Read More..>>My Ex Has a Good Idea
Bet you never thought you’d see a headline like that here at Brendan Calling, but it’s true: Melissa had an excellent idea to bridge the geography while Sam is in Canada.
It’s so difficult, for obvious reasons, to parent when Sam is away, but the two worst obstacles are his understandable difficulty carrying on a phone [...]
Well Whaddya Know!
I think we may be getting to the end of the saga surrounding my sister, who sent me an email this morning. As regular readers may remember, my parents, especially my father, have been pushing me to make-up with my sister, and allow her into my house without an apology for previous egregious behavior. [...]
Read More..>>Too Much Stress
I have a headache that won’t quit right now, and it’s caused entirely by too much stress. At this point I am ready to cut bait with nearly everyone I know, sell my house, and move to Montana where I can live in a shack like Ted whatever-his-name is and raise dental floss like [...]
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