I find that living in the “Bible” belt means I frequently have to defend my lifestyle, or beliefs.  I know I really should move, I just love it a lot here.  Its too bad that folks can’t be more open minded.  Most of the defenses I tend to have to wade through are due to problems with the lines of thinking taught around here.  Most college professors would define these as Logical Fallacies.     We use...

    It is quickly approaching my 17 year wedding anniversary in June.  I just wanted to jot down some of the things I have learned in the last 17 years with my wonderful wife Laura.  -          You cannot make your spouse happy.  You can be supportive and loving but ultimately nothing you do can force your loved ones to be happy when they really aren’t. -          You have to treat your spouse with all the respect...

    So I just spent 6 days attempting to install a computer game that was originally released in the year 2000 on my laptop which is now running windows 7, the new thoroughbred of operating systems.  As I spent quality time perusing old old forums and blog posts trying to figure out ways to sidestep and circumvent old installers and windows 98 configuration files i realized that I can actually define my life by the games I have played...

    I am very lucky to have what I consider a true friend for every stage of my life.  I am also very lucky in that I have somehow, through the buzz and blur that is life, always managed to keep in touch with my buddies.  My Wife and constant companion for the last 18 years is of course exempt from this post, since she is my ultimate best friend and confidant.  I felt like this was interesting to share since after I thought about it...

     Here in the good old state of Tennessee it is a rare day to get any amount of significant snow.  The last snow event that amounted to more than about three inches of the white stuff occured in 2003.  That should give you some idea of what I mean.  Now, being a Tech Geek and proud, badge wearing computer Nerd, I decided to make a list of what myself an my buddies did today as we received over 10 inches of the white stuff.  Here...

    Oh how I love the joys of parenthood…..most of the time. I was a pretty young parent having a step son as soon as I got married and my first son within my first year of marriage. I never subscribed much to the school of thought regarding how teens drive you crazy. I still don’t lend that belief much credence. It is funny, however, how much they tend to make your stress levels go off the charts.     I want my boys to...