Category Archives: Stories of my life

Olivia and I… (or): Why babysitting is the best job in the world…

Well, I just got back from my last day of babysitting little Olivia, (at least until next m0nth), the daughter of some friends of ours, and once again, I am worn out but very happy. How can you not love … Continue reading

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More babysitting adventures… the final chapter… at least for now…

Story time! I love story time… I also love that time when you know she is starting to fall asleep… because, man, that kid wears me out. After her nap, she played with her favorite stuffed dogs… and then we … Continue reading

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More babysitting adventures… part 2…

Olivia likes my mustache… almost as much as I do… Okay… getting ready for a walk… Walking… thumbs up, dude! Pretty good walking for somebody who just learned how to do it. Just keep walking… just keep walking… We always … Continue reading

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More babysitting adventures… part 1…

Yes. I am babysitting little miss Olivia again, who, for those of you paying attention is the daughter of some friends of ours… and if there is a better feeling than having a kid sit on your lap and looking at … Continue reading

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Oh, I’m a blacksmith, and I’m okay… the final chapter…

I know that the quality of some of these photos is bad, it was dark in that barn… and smokey… and I didn’t want to bring the big, good camera, so I brought my old one… which hates low light… … Continue reading

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Oh, I’m a blacksmith, and I’m okay… part 2…

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the first post of this series… (with 0 readers so far)… I have decided to just keep plowing ahead with the exciting adventure of my first blacksmithing class, and also, giving you free lessons… … Continue reading

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Oh, I’m a blacksmith, and I’m okay… part 1…

Look at me, so excited, in my still-clean leather apron, on my first day at blacksmith school… looking sort of cute with my skewed glasses and child-like enthusiasm, I must say… You know I share not just my art but … Continue reading

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The me tiki… part 8… (or): chasing crack…

So… you know that tiki I am carving that looks just like me? Well, as I was rounding down the corner of my face, I found this crack that didn’t seem to be too bad… until I started chasing it… … Continue reading

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More babysitting…

You may recall that a few weeks ago, I babysat our friends daughter, and ended up leaving my little camera over there… I went and got it today. So I have a few more pictures of my buddy, little Olivia. … Continue reading

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Mirages, a fat guy (?), and some aliens… and I need a Spanish translation here…

Well, here we are, at the end of my adventure to Arizona to visit my daughter. I got to be a monk for a day, and spend some quality time with my kid. And now, in case you have never … Continue reading

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