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What Say You?

This has been a big topic of conversation for years in the Sumstine household. Yes — YEARS!!! And it's 3 on 1. Now, most things in my house go 3-1. And being that it's three ladies and one guy (me), often my vote doesn't even count. But on this issue — I STILL SAY I … Continue reading What Say You? →

  • Big Jimmy
  • October 20, 2026
  • adventure
  • airport-shuttle
  • family
  • family-dynamics
  • life
  • travel
  • winter
  • writing

Things That Keep Me Awake – Part 14

If there is a hole in something, that means there is nothing there. So a hole is nothing. But put a “W” in front of it and you get “whole.” Which means everything. It’s whole. It’s complete. Sounds the same, but yet it’s completely the opposite. Whole - Hole So then what is a whole … Continue reading Things That Keep Me Awake – Part 14 →

  • Big Jimmy
  • October 16, 2026

Things That Keep Me Awake – Part 13

Insomnia is a bitch. It’s late. Or is it early? While some people are just getting home from being out at the club, I’m awake. Looking at the clock. It’s just before 2:00 a.m. Or am I still asleep and just dreaming I’m awake? And if I’m dreaming that I’m awake and that I can’t … Continue reading Things That Keep Me Awake – Part 13 →

  • Big Jimmy
  • October 11, 2026

As a Girl Dad – Part 9

Okay – this one is gonna get me in trouble. Or will it? Sure, you might think living with me must be a hoot. Spoiler alert – it is not. However, I’ll only get in trouble if the ladies in my house actually read my blog. Spoiler alert – they do not. As a Girl-Dad, … Continue reading As a Girl Dad – Part 9 →

  • Big Jimmy
  • October 8, 2026
  • daughters
  • family
  • fiction
  • getting-ready
  • girl-dad
  • humor
  • life
  • writing

Things That Keep Me Awake – Part 12

I Needed some coffee creamer, I was low and didn’t want to be out of it when I made a cup of coffee in the morning. See, I’m an early riser. And by early riser, I mean I’m usually awake around 5:00am, which is roughly two hours before the Milton Food Lion opens. Which creates … Continue reading Things That Keep Me Awake – Part 12 →

  • Big Jimmy
  • October 3, 2026
  • cant-sleep
  • coffee
  • food
  • health
  • insomnia
  • life
  • writing

Maybe It’s Already Started

….. and maybe it’s too late …. Now me, I love apocalyptic movies and shows. The Walking Dead – seen it – 3 times – the entire series. Fear the Walking Dead – seen it once, entire series, just started it again. Movies – love them. War of the Worlds. World War Z. You name … Continue reading Maybe It’s Already Started →

  • Big Jimmy
  • September 30, 2026
  • conspiracy-theories
  • covid
  • fiction
  • fruit-flies
  • life
  • movies
  • pandemic
  • reviews
  • writing
  • zombies

Venom, Stings and Disappointment

Seriously. What gives…… You might recall when I got bit by that demon snake and patiently awaited my snake-like superhero powers to manifest. They did not. And yeah, I’m not going to pretend I’m not bitter about it. I saw Spider-Man. I saw Peter Parker get bit by a spider, and look what happened to … Continue reading Venom, Stings and Disappointment →

  • Big Jimmy
  • September 25, 2026
  • bees
  • comics
  • fiction
  • life
  • marvel
  • snakes
  • super-hero
  • writing
  • yellow-jackets

I’m No Loser

But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve changed. And being older, and thus more mature, I can refer to those changes as adaptations. So, to appropriately word it, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve adapted. For example, in the summer, when it stays light later but I want to go to bed, I can’t justify going to … Continue reading I’m No Loser →

  • Big Jimmy
  • September 22, 2026
  • bedtime
  • fall
  • family
  • fiction
  • grown-ass-man
  • life
  • mental-health
  • writing

Let’s All Get Some Gus Gus

So, the other day, or was it night….. I mean, I couldn’t sleep, so I guess it was night. OK, let me start over. So the other night, I wrote about sheep and how I didn’t know any sheep by name. And that got me thinking about all the animals I do know by name. … Continue reading Let’s All Get Some Gus Gus →

  • Big Jimmy
  • September 20, 2026
  • cinderella
  • disney
  • fantasy
  • fiction
  • mice
  • reviews
  • short-story
  • writing

Things That Keep Me Awake at Night – Part 11

You know that big, giant fish you caught where your rod wasn't big enough and it broke your rod… Or snapped your line…7 Or, perhaps you pulled it out of the water but it was so big your net wasn’t big enough ….. And you just know it was THE ONE. The fish of a … Continue reading Things That Keep Me Awake at Night – Part 11 →

  • Big Jimmy
  • September 17, 2026

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