Category: On The Stump
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Old-Fashioned Craftsmanship
After a day of office work I decided to take Theo for a walk. It was a beautiful evening. The temperature was around 68 and the sun was shining. I admit I wasn’t in the mood for a walk. Too much office time drains my energy. After 45 minutes of walking I had a choice. Continue straight and…
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Happy Easter 2016
Happy Easter 2016.
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Random Acts of Kindness
There are good people in this world. This morning I stopped at McDonald’s to pick up breakfast. I was short 85 cents and asked for a moment to go to my truck for change. The cashier didn’t hesitate to say, “Don’t worry about it.” It’s moments like these that I realize how wonderful the world is. While…
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Learning New Things – Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition is a program that mixes and enhances sound tracks. I’m hoping to take my videos to the next level with it. Today is the second day I’ve tried to learn Adobe Audition. As a non tech person I find Adobe products very frustrating. You must do things a certain way or you won’t get the results you…
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Fire Gazing
Sugar the cat (15 lb, 15 yrs) and Theo the Great Pyrenees puppy (90 lb, 1 yr) enjoying the warmth of a morning fire.
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Refreshingly Nervous
Today I went to the barber to get my hair cut. Who a barber is has changed for me through the years. When I was a kid a barber was an Italian man who cut hair and talked about the old country. I started visiting my children’s stylist out of convenience since they were born. I’ve gone…
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Scratch That Off the Bucket List
Last weekend I replaced the rear brakes on my 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup. I’m living the dream! I started Saturday around 9 and finished Sunday around 2. Yes, it took a long time. Even though I watched a ton of videos about changing brakes I had to learn some things. The caliper mounting bolts were frozen…
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One Thing at a Time
One of my lifelong goals is know how to do brakes. You’re probably thinking what the guy at the auto parts store said, “You should set your goals higher.” Power and status never meant much to me. Some wealth would be nice. Doing brakes is challenge. Many people earn a living turning wrenches. They can change brakes in their sleep.…
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A Father’s Pride – Allison’s Chicken
My daughter Allison drew this picture of a chicken for me. She’s six years old and knows I like chickens. Allison, I love your pictures!