Avoiding A Fight
To be clear, I haven’t been in a fight since high school. And, I haven’t even been close, really, since college. That being said, I have been threatened more than once in the past thirty years since leaving the safe, … Continued
Christmas Day 2020
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Normally, I’d share a silly link, but not today. Today, it’s Christmas. The day that Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, also known as Yeshua ben Yeshua, Lamb of God, and Light of the World. We live in strange times, … Continued
New Age Nonsense
Not that ALL new age thinking is goopy nonsense. I’ve read a LOT of new age philosophy and pseudo-religious texts in my endless search for deeper meaning in life. I’ve read everything from the Kybalion to The Lazy Man’s Guide … Continued
Give Back On Black Friday
Instead of engaging in conspicuous spending on the biggest sale day of the year, why not give back? I’m not a huge fan of consumerism, but at the same time, I’m trapped in a culture that’s filled with it. And, … Continued
The Poison of the Side Hustle
There’s something broken in our culture when we try to make a virtue out of a lack of financial resources. We glamorize it by calling it “hustle”. We talk about everyone needing a “side hustle” that they might one day … Continued
Eulogy Delivered on August 2nd
This is the eulogy I wrote for my father and delivered at his memorial service on August 2, 2020. Let me start by saying that every one of us will have a different view of Dad, as unique as our … Continued
Thinking About Dad
I’m thinking about my father a lot lately. Honestly, I feel like I should post something else, but I’m going to end up posting the eulogy I wrote for him. It’s only been a couple of weeks, but I had … Continued
William F. Hoffman, Jr, 1929 – 2020
William F, Hoffman, Jr., “Bill”, beloved husband, father and grandfather, 91, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Huntley, Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy, his children; Bill and Karen Hoffman, Cheryl Price, Karin and Jerry … Continued
COVID-19 and Mental Health
Make no mistake, mental health has always been an important issue for me. But, with the pandemic lockdown, as loose and unrestrictive as it has really been, I feel all kinds of anxiety and depression that I normally only have … Continued
A Little Less Bang
Maybe this is a good year to skip fireworks. The past couple of years, I’ve posted tips for photographing fireworks around this time of year. They’re popular and taking photos of them is just as popular. But, maybe this year, … Continued