There are several differences among the people living in the Sumstine household. Now, even though the blog is called BecauseJimSays—and yes… LITERALLY—I’m not saying my way is the right way. I’m just saying… there are differences. Eating, for example, is a complete free-for-all in this house. We do not eat the same. Me?I’m a complete … Continue reading More Differences
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Cheese and Crackers
Life is hard.Not “stub your toe and move on” hard.I’m talking existential dread with a side of breaking news alert hard. EVERY SINGLE DAY !!! Everywhere you turn—news, politics, religion, social media—it’s like walking into a room where everyone is already yelling…and nobody remembers why. Hate.Hate.HATE. I hate all the hate. And then…the other night… … Continue reading Cheese and Crackers
Life Is Better Along the Edges
I’m a simple man. I like simple things. Take Macaroni and Cheese. Most people want that soft, gooey center. The creamy middle. The Instagram portion. Not me. Give me the edges. The crisp parts.The corners.The slightly over-baked, maybe-a-little-too-brown, definitely-not-going-on-the-cookbook-cover edges. Some people call them burnt. I call them fully committed to being cooked. Maybe even … Continue reading Life Is Better Along the Edges
I’m not a picky eater.
I'm a grown ass man. I know what I like. I know what I don’t like. The research phase portion of my life is over. And as a grown-ass man, I don’t have to eat anything I don’t want. Isn’t that the whole point of surviving childhood. Now apparently… As a grown-ass man, I’m also … Continue reading I’m not a picky eater.
The Forgotten
One thing about 14 (soon to be 15) year old Charlotte – she is not a morning girl. This school year, she seems to have turned the page a little. She’s a bit more conversational as we ride to school in the morning, but mostly she enjoys the quiet time before heading into school. One … Continue reading The Forgotten
When The Pickle IS The Pickle
Got a sandwich from Chik-Fil-A the other day. I know I know …. What’s the big deal ? See, I’m not really a fan of Chik-Fil-A. I just don’t really care for chicken sandwiches. Now, we could get in a discussion about people not liking Chik-Fil-A for their political or religious views, but on that, … Continue reading When The Pickle IS The Pickle
Death and Taxes
Seems that is the only two things that are certain. Or is it? Nope – there is one more thing that is constant, and dare I say, certain. Yes, certain. I’m a person of habit. I like certain things done certain ways. But I am also adventuresome. I’ll try new things. And often, when trying … Continue reading Death and Taxes
My Take on Life and Events 