Quote of the Day “The first Edison cylinder recorders weren’t very reliable, and the recording quality wasn’t very good. Edison never suggested that they be used to record music. Rather, they were thought of as dictation machines, something that could,
Quote of the Day “We are discouraged from saying “I don’t know” or “I’m not sure.” We regard those expressions as vague, unhelpful, and even evasive. But getting comfortable with “I’m not sure” is a vital step to being a
Gratitude: Fun times at the park with the boys. No ticks. The Peaks: I came home early from work since I expected to go to run with the NRC tonight, but by the time I arrived home, neither Traci nor
Gratitude: The fun times my family has had during this flag football season. The Pits: I fully intended to take a pic of the boys with Traci today for Mother’s Day, but Traci had showered and had gotten in her
Gratitude: Daddy getting transferred to a step-down facility in Winchester. Getting stitches removed from gums. The Peaks: Turner was up early to practice his recorder on the porch, and he ended up passing his “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” test today.
Gratitude: Being able to visit with my family on my afternoon walks. Dinner on the porch while the boys played with the bouncy balls they got from the dentist, until Turner got Weston’s ball stuck on the roof. The Pits:
Gratitude: Playing a new board game with the boys, Forbidden Island. The Pits: The shrill sound of the recorder when Turner hits a wrong note. The Peaks: We had a nice family WITSWAD, then finished up the game of Forbidden
Gratitude: Turner being excited about his recorder playing. Cinnamon tea. The Peaks: This morning, I attended All Pro Dads with the boys. Turner and I sat with Drake and his dad, while Weston sat two tables away with his girl
Gratitude: Weston was very excited to see his first live baptism yesterday in the church service. He’d heard about them, but had never seen one before. He stood on his feet and clapped when it was over. I’m glad that
The Peaks: Turner came home with a recorder he’d gotten in music class at school. From what I understand, he was supposed to leave it at school, but he snuck it in his backpack and smuggled it home. Lucky for