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
On A Roll
Oh, I do enjoy a good tuna fish sandwich.On a roll.On bread.White bread. Wheat bread. Makes no difference.Heck, balance it gently in a scoop on top of a salad and call it “low carb” if that makes you feel responsible. But let’s be honest.It’s a sandwich. Not a wrap.That’s its destiny. And yes…I prefer make … Continue reading On A Roll
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.
Best if Used By
I know the purpose of expiration dates. And yes, many things might “expire” by a certain date. Milk for example - I get it. But even that date can be arbitrary. While it is a suggestion, it is a STRONG suggestion. But there have been times when the date on the milk is a day … Continue reading Best if Used By
Checks Not Accepted.
I am owed. Yes, I am owed, and it might be a substantial amount. But do I expect to see it? Nope. Not a dime. Not a single dime. Recently, I went to a restaurant and it was burger night and the burger started at $10 if my memory serves. Want cheese? Add $1. Want … Continue reading Checks Not Accepted.
Words
Words, not of wisdom …. Nope, just words …. Recently I started squeezing blueberries into my coffee. It’s quite the taste. I pulverize several blueberries into my mug before I use my Keurig for coffee. *Side Note 1 – you do remember my love for my Keurig, as written in my very first post … Continue reading Words
She’s On The List
Yes – I do have a list. And make no mistake – it’s a real list. And once on it – that person is on it. It doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to happen – but – if it does happen, then hey, they were on the list. My list is called, “People I Want … Continue reading She’s On The List
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
My Take on Life and Events 