Spring has turned into summer. We got traffic. We got mosquitoes. We got traffic. Yeah, I said it twice. Because OH MY GOD have we got traffic. But there is one more thing that arrives this time of year. Yard sales. Garage sales. There are signs attached to telephone poles all across neighborhoods. SATURDAY - … Continue reading That Time of Year
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As a Girl Dad – Part 7
The Girl Dad Survival Guide to “I’m Fine.”(A BecauseJimSays Field Manual) There is no phrase more dangerous in the English language spoken by a woman of any age than: “I’m fine.” Spoken by your daughter. Spoken by your wife – uh oh …. But that’s for another blog Then again, I know my limitations, I’ll … Continue reading As a Girl Dad – Part 7
What’s The Word?
I’m trying to think of a word that might possibly describe either me or my mood today. The only one that fits is crotchety. I’m just damn crotchety today. I was having a perfectly decent day.Got a few things done.Made a few calls.Landed a decent job. Then I had to interact with another human being. … Continue reading What’s The Word?
What’s His Story?
Had a conversation the other day. Well, it wasn’t a “conversation” in the normal sense of the word. You know — a conversation where two or more people are speaking. This was more of an internal dialogue I was having with… something else. Yes, something. Not someone. A fly. Ok, so here’s the deal. I … Continue reading What’s His Story?
I Must Confess
Let me start off by saying: “It meant nothing.” I mean it.Truly.It meant nothing. It was a one-time thing. I was by myself.I was in Florida.And it was hot. So, so hot. You were back home in Delaware.Hundreds of miles away.And I needed it. I needed it bad. Then I heard about this place.Someone mentioned … Continue reading I Must Confess
Forget Me Not
There are two types of people in this world: 1. People who forget things. 2. People who think they don’t forget things… but just forgot that they do. I, for one, like to stay humble… so I forget things constantly just to keep myself grounded. When I was young you couldn’t tell me anything. See, … Continue reading Forget Me Not
The Wait
You know how they say,“It’ll be worth the wait”? Spoiler alert… it’s usually not. The other day, I had to “take a sales call.”You know… THAT moment when the second cup of coffee and your kinda-sorta spicy lunch decide to tag team you. So off I go. Phew… made it in time. But dang… forgot … Continue reading The Wait
Do They Even Know
Tall people know they’re tall.Short people know they’re short. I’m old.And I know I’m old. “But you’re only as old as you feel.” Bite me. I’m old.And I know it. But stupid people…Do they know they’re stupid? MY GOD — that’s an entire BecauseJimSays post right there.It practically writes itself. But back to me. Because… … Continue reading Do They Even Know
On a Serious Note:
Every once in a while, life taps you on the shoulder and says, “Hey… pay attention to this part.” The last three or four months have been full of those moments. For Christmas, my daughter Kate—20 at the time—gave me a gift she could barely contain her excitement over. And when she told me it … Continue reading On a Serious Note:
Life of a Girl Dad (Part 3)
I’ve been on a whole “Girl-Dad” thing lately and these posts all seem to start that way. See, I’ve learned a few things. There are things you prepare for. And then there are things you pretend won’t ever show up. We’ve covered haircuts, that taught me patience. We’ve covered toilet seats, that corrected what I … Continue reading Life of a Girl Dad (Part 3)
My Take on Life and Events 