I enjoy books. I try to read a physical book (either in paper or on a tablet) every night before bed, and I also listen to audiobooks as well. I usually have 2 books going at the same time; one in each form. At the moment I am reading “The Fold” by Peter Clines. It…
A Recurring Verse
So, the following verse has come up a few times in different ways today: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27 I am not sure why it…
Starting a New Job (sort-of)
Last week I started my full time job at Boise State University. I have been hired to be a full time lab instructor, and as a result I am teaching 6, yes 6, lab classes. That means I am in the classroom for about 18 hours a week, and I have around 140 students. In…
Health in our Nation
What is going on with our nation and the notion of what is healthy. This week the head of the CDC was fired and escorted out of her office by security because she wouldn’t fall in line with what the White House was telling her to do. I realize her job is appointed by the…
Another Concert
I had the ability to go to another concert this last weekend. I was able to go and see Five For Fighting and Vertical Horizon opened for them. I have been a Five For Fighting fan for many years. I am not sure exactly when I first heard “It’s Not Easy (Superman)” [now known as…
July Music 2025
I know it took me until over half way through the month to get to this, but hey I was out of town for a bit and then school started for my kids. Ok, I know what you are all saying, at least those of you who read these monthly music blogs – “He only…
Weird Al – with my kids
This last weekend Weird Al passed through my city on his Bigger and Weirder tour. This is his current tour that is huge. He has sold of Madison Square Garden, The Forum, Vegas (for multiple nights), and more across the country. I had heard about the tour last year, and when I found out he…
European Vacation – Part 3 – Post Resort
As stated in the part 2 we got to the train station borrowing the shuttle from the resort one more time, and I drove it down the mountain. My father and brother came along as well. One of them was going to drive it back up the mountain and they also thought it was wise…
European Vacation – Part 2 – The Resort
On Sunday morning we all got up, ate breakfast, and headed to the train station. We got loaded up and started the 4.5 hour train trip to Villach, Austria. It was a beautiful train trip. We went through the alps in the region, and so there were towering mountains around us. There were beautiful valleys…
European Vacation – Part 1 – Getting There
My family had the opportunity to head to Europe for my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. A lot went into figuring out what was going to happen for this big event, and when all was said and done the decision was to have my parents, my brother’s family and my family all meet up in Austria…