Tag Archives: humor

Lady on a Spindle

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I got into the fountain and water feature “industry” right after college. The economy was a big, steamy pile of doody back then ( though not as bad as today’s, which is a big, steamy, smashed onto the bottom of your … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Humor, Living, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Arizona, construction, humor, Life, Living, Retail, Tucson | 12 Comments

No Stones for the ‘Stones

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

It was July 21, 1978, and my friends and I arrived at the Tucson Community Center Arena around 9 a.m. It was a sunny day (imagine that) and shaping up to be another hot one (ditto). In addition to some monsoonal humidity … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Concerts, Humor, Living, Music, Rock and Roll, The Rolling Stones, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Concerts, humor, Living, Music, Rock and Roll, The Rolling Stones, Tucson | 22 Comments

Ten Reasons I May or May Not Belong Among Society’s Elite

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I am not the most confident guy in the world, but at the same time I have to admit to being a little full of myself at times. How does this happen? Relative to the general population, what is there about me … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Christianity, Family, Humor, Living, Marriage, Parenting, Top Ten Lists, Uncategorized | Tagged Children, Christianity, family, humor, Life, Marriage, Parenting, Top Ten Lists | 12 Comments

My Top Ten Meal Plans for a Healthy Soul

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

There’s trouble afoot at my house. My wife, always a careful and healthy eater, has eliminated all meat from her diet. She’s an animal lover, almost to the point of fanaticism, and has decided that you can’t claim to truly love them while continuing … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Christianity, Family, Food, Humor, Living, Uncategorized | Tagged Animals, Children, Christianity, family, Food, humor, Life, Marriage, Top Ten Lists | 20 Comments

By the Time I Get to Phoenix, I’ll Be Writhing

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

As most of you now know, my daughter is getting married in June. She lives in Colorado now, but she’s getting married here in Tucson where she was born and raised. She came home for a few days from her … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Children, Family, Humor, Living, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Autos, Children, family, humor, Living, Travel | 18 Comments

Ten Signs My Life is Not My Own

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I’m not getting any younger. In fact, I’m getting down-right old. I’ll be fifty-one in a couple of months; if that doesn’t sound old to you, it’s probably because you’re older than that. When I met my future in-laws in 1983, … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Christianity, Family, Humor, Living, Marriage, Parenting, Religion, Top Ten Lists, Uncategorized | Tagged Children, Christianity, family, humor, Life, Living, Marriage, Parenting, Top Ten Lists | 19 Comments

Who’s the Fat, Old Fart in the Picture?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I’m not the kind of guy who spends a lot of time looking in the mirror. Frankly, it doesn’t often occur to me, which is likely apparent to others when I’m out in public. When I do, it’s usually before … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Living, Religion, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Christianity, humor, Life, Living, Religion | 22 Comments

How I Created the Dunkin’ Donuts Drive Thru…

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

“Nice job, son. Pull in up ahead and we’ll get a treat.” It was a weekend in early spring, 1977, and I was the proud owner of a driving permit. My father had let me drive for over three … Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents, Arizona, Automobiles, Cars, Children, Family, Humor, Living, Religion, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Autos, Cars, family, humor, Life, Living, Religion | 22 Comments

Hey, Everybody! The Liebster Award!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

Hoy! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the accolades just keep on coming. I was nominated for the Liebster Blog Award by Chance of Sun, which I appreciate and am thankful for. She is an Arizona girl recently transplanted to Germany (I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Living, Religion, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Christianity, humor, Life, Living, Religion | 7 Comments

Hey, Everybody! The ABC Award!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

So, today I just got nominated for an award by another blogger, susartandfood, which is kind of cool. You should check out her blog; she writes well and always has a great recipe at the end (occasionally she missteps by including broccoli … Continue reading →

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