Tag Archives: Christianity

Angus

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

The first time I met Angus I liked him instantly. We quickly became fast friends; he was a good time guy, funny, always entertaining, affable and up for anything. I had, to this point in my life, never met anyone … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christianity, Dogs, Family, Friends, Living, Pets, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Animals, Christianity, Dogs, family, Friends, Life, Living, Pets, Writing | 30 Comments

How I Became #15 on the “Save in Case of Fire” List – Part I

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

Let me first say that while she is the primary source of my anguish, I do not think of her as such; my wife is the most kind-hearted person I know. She has always had a weakness for those less … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Family, Humor, Living, Marriage, Pets, Uncategorized | Tagged Animals, Christianity, family, humor, Life, Living, Marriage, Pets | 10 Comments

America at Lunch

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I’d like to think that when strangers see me approaching, the first thing that pops into their heads isn’t “Holy cow, that guy is fat…Anyone count his children lately?…Keep your hands and feet away from his mouth.” (I already know … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining Out, Family, Food, Humor, Living, Uncategorized | Tagged Christianity, family, Food, humor, Life, Living, Tucson | 15 Comments

Wedding Bells are Clanking – Part II

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

Well, it finally happened. Despite my silent and consistent prayer that God would intercede and render my oldest daughter ten years old again (thereby making her my youngest, her impending marriage illegal (except perhaps in Alabama) and, collaterally, her fiance … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Christianity, Family, Humor, Living, Marriage, Parenting, Uncategorized, Weddings | Tagged Children, Christianity, family, humor, Living, Marriage, Parenting, Religion, Weddings | 19 Comments

Serenity Now

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I enjoy writing this blog; it’s been a nice release for me, and it’s also been a joy to see my writing reach literally tens of people around the world. Lately, things have gotten a little crazy for me and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Christianity, Family, Humor, Living, Marriage, Parenting, Photography, Tucson, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Children, Christianity, family, humor, Life, Living, Marriage, Parenting | 22 Comments

The Struggler’s Guide to La Jolla, CA

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

This past week my wife and I went on our daughter’s senior class trip as driver/chaperones. The destination was La Jolla, California; from my memory of the Spanish language, this means, literally, “The Jolla.” (Fortunately, the school’s Spanish teacher was … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, California, Children, Christianity, Humor, Parenting, Photography, Travel, Tucson, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, California, Children, Christianity, humor, La Jolla, Life, Living, Travel | 11 Comments

The Struggler’s Struggles

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

So. My life, fifty-one years long (good Lord) and almost without exception one that has been a struggle to call my own, is decidedly even less so now. Admittedly, I really mucked up the period in which I was solely … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Children, Christianity, Family, Humor, Living, Marriage, Parenting, Tucson, Uncategorized | Tagged Children, Christianity, family, humor, Life, Living, Marriage, Parenting, Tucson | 14 Comments

The Bard of Lard Doth Rhyme it Hard

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

Ask me that which I hold dear and I should answer twice: Family first, then ice cold beer, would, I think, suffice. Family for I love them so, they bring me no small pleasure; Beer is much the same you know – … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Family, Humor, Limericks, Living, Poetry, Religion, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Christianity, humor, Life, Limericks, Living, Poetry, Religion, Writing | 18 Comments

Maddie

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

She was born on May 11, 1994. Honestly, the only real trouble she’s ever given my wife and I was while she was still in the womb. My wife suffered from pre-eclampsia during each of her three pregnancies; with this … Continue reading →

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Ten Signs I’m Getting Old

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

It’s my birthday this week. Whatever. I used to enjoy birthdays as much as anyone. What’s not to like? Everyone’s nice to you for a day, they give you stuff, and you can get away with more things than usual … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Death, Family, Humor, Living, Photography, Top Ten Lists, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Arizona, Christianity, family, humor, Life, Living, Religion, Top Ten Lists, Tucson | 18 Comments