Category Archives: Personal Notes

Our next adventure…

Well… My wife and I are about to embark on our next big adventure in our lives. About two weeks ago we discovered the completely unexpected, but not unwelcome, news that we are going to have a baby.  At the … Continue reading

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Seeking purpose

Do you have purpose in your life? I am not asking this from a religious point of view, though I am also not ruling that out as a possible answer.  Nor am I playing on that old Steve Martin joke, … Continue reading

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Flowers for Men…

It has been many years, but I once received flowers at work from my wife. To say it was an unusual experience is an understatement.  But to say that it was not welcomed, is untrue. Typically men will send flowers … Continue reading

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I hope to be the model of a Modern Master Mason.

So… as of this last Wednesday (22 April 2009), I am now a Master Mason. Masonry has been a part of my family for a few generations now.  Most recently it was my Great Uncle… William Yelland.  He was a … Continue reading

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Firsts…

We can all think of them… our first (enter subject here.) Obviously, in order to keep this site family oriented, I am going to NOT share CERTAIN firsts in my life, and I would ask that you be so kind … Continue reading

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Making Friends…

As I grow older, I have started paying more attention to things that I used to take for granted… and that is making friends. I have always been very critical of people… all people.  While some might say this is … Continue reading

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