On Tuesday morning, I finally came to the realization that I can’t do this any more. I try and try, but I can’t stick to a marathon training plan. It’s just not in the cards. Someday, I’ll get my chance again. Right now, though, it’s just not in the cards. [Read more…]

Oh … my … goodness. I can’t believe I survived the chaos at my house last night. Ten people with guns in my backyard. Deadly gas. Bodies sprawled out all over the floor downstairs in my house. I kid you not. [Read more…]

Last Friday, I had the talk with my 9-year-old son Benjamin. It was awkward to start the conversation, it was something I dreaded, but all-in-all, it went over well. He was very receptive, he handled it maturely, he asked some questions and I gave him some straightforward responses. I was impressed with how well he handled it.

It wasn’t that talk, though. It was the talk where I told him we can’t afford tae-kwon-do for him any more. It was a bummer, because he loved it so much. But tae-kwon-do cost us close to $2,000 last year. By comparison, soccer costs $125. This is one of those times that the recession hits home for us, when we can’t do something we want to do. He really loved it, walking around, practicing his kicks, showing off his moves to his little sister. [Read more…]