I have talked about my nerve issues in the past. I went to the doctor once but after ditching my multivitamin, I saw improvement. I told my doctor again about a new issue I had where…

After five years on the waitlist, my Dad got season tickets for the Cubs in 2011. I was still in Colorado, and he was in Pittsburgh. We met in the middle for a few games, then…

My Cubs' fandom is the closest thing I have to a religion. I blindly follow the team, and their 2016 World Series victory constantly reminds me that my sports team can actually win. Unfortunately, since 2016,…

The machines have arrived, and I am learning how to brew espresso. I watched multiple hours of how-to videos on making coffee, but I am learn-by-doinger. I try to get general knowledge from videos and online…

Today is the day we see what the House, Senate, and President will look like. You should also participate in local elections, but our county has so many uncontested positions that it is pointless. I have…

Our family has two cars. A 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid (92K miles) and a 2007 Honda Accord (142K miles). Our oldest will get their driver's license this fall and head off to college in two…

The draft is over, and it is time to pick up all the wrapping paper and decide which toy you want to play with first. The draft's first night was the most important and paid off.…

I've reached the age where I no longer am interested in my age-accelerating. The years go by faster and faster, and I wonder what I'm doing on this planet. Most nights before going to bed, I…

When my oldest and I went on our NFL trip in 2021, I purchased a Sony A6600 and a Tamron 18-300mm lens. If you don't know what those are, don't worry, I had no idea then and am just now starting to…

I was introduced to college basketball when I was in second grade. Our teacher randomly assigned us two teams to cheer for. The winner got a candy bar. I was so excited because I love competition.…