Category Archives: Christianity

I’m Dreaming of a Wide Christmas (in Tucson)

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Thestrugglershandbook

Christmas in Tucson is a bit different from much of the rest of the country. Sure, there’s the same toxic tendency toward materialistic frenzy; the areas around the major retail centers are a nightmare from Thanksgiving forward. Already teetering on the … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Arizona Whine Country

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

My wife and I have resolved, in response to a mass evacuation of our children from our home and the black hole of emptiness created in their wake, to take some day trips around Arizona. Recently we drove down from … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Christianity, Family, Hiking, Humor, Marriage, Parenting, Travel, Tucson, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Food, humor, Life, Living, Marriage, Photography, Travel, Tucson | 2 Comments

The Empty Nest…or Hunnybunny, the Chilruns Dun Got Away

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

My wife and I are recent empty-nesters. For the past twenty-four years, we have found collective definition in our lives through the raising of our children. I have always preferred defining my life in this way; left to the standards … Continue reading →

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Tweeking the Ruff Draught

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

I’ve heard from other bloggers who claim their ideas come easily and the words flow like water. They maintain that the finished work requires only a quick read-through, with little or no editing before they post. Most are lying, but … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Bob and Frank

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

Consider this post a brief biography of two men, whose names were Bob and Frank. I knew them both, though they didn’t know each other; sadly, they both died this past month, only three days apart. They were unremarkable, unexceptional … Continue reading →

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A Few More Times I Nearly Died

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

In the past I’ve listed ways in which I’ve barely escaped death, either by physical trauma or embarrassment. (See Ten Times I Nearly Died and The Other Ten Times I Nearly Died). Here’s a few more, although through a dwindling base of experiences from … Continue reading →

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Wedding Bells are Clanking – Again!

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

Well, it’s happening again. My son, who I introduced to you all a year ago (see That’s My Boy, Jan. 2012), is getting married. His relationship with a German girl, Julia, vexed by the daunting obstacles of both distance and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Christianity, Family, Humor, Life, Living, Marriage, Uncategorized, Weddings | Tagged Children, Christianity, family, humor, Life, Living, Marriage, Parenting, Weddings | 13 Comments

The Struggler’s Guide to Dieting

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

I went to the grocery store recently, as I am often wont to do; my wife buys most of the groceries for our home, but her tastes tend toward earthy and healthful. When I look into the fridge all I … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Diet, Family, Health, Humor, Life, Living, Uncategorized, Weddings, Writing | Tagged Christianity, Diets, family, Food, Health, humor, Life, Living | 13 Comments

Monday Sucks, Part ll

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

I consider myself to be a rational man, to the extent that if things go my way, I tend to be fairly easy-going. In actuality, I don’t tend to “lose it” very often, or for very long, when life becomes … Continue reading →

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Monday Sucks, Part I

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

I hate Monday. It hates me, too; so much so that it creeps invariably and insidiously into my precious weekend, hiding stealthily in the background and then suddenly jumping up and down, arms waving and teeth bared in a Cheshire … Continue reading →

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