I’ve been told every good story has a pivot point. You know, that point where it can veer off in one of many different directions. I guess our story has a few of these, but in my mind there’s a big one. It’s 1999 and I’m in my apartment, staring at a blinking light and [...]
I took Holly (Heidi’s sister), Toby (Holly’s husband), and Espen (their little boy) to the airport this morning around 5:00. They were here since Thursday night, but it seemed like they were here for about 20 minutes. It was the first time I had ever met little Espen. He’s totally cool and is a very [...]
My brother-in-law is the head football coach for Soldotna High School and this past Saturday they won their first ever state championship. It’s been cool to follow the team each year, even though I’ve never had the chance to watch them play. But, it seems like every year they are a step or two away [...]
When I was laid up at home for a couple weeks, recovering from a fractured pelvis, I had the opportunity to spend quite a bit of time with Heidi. (She had the unfortunate job of waiting on me hand and foot.) I wish the cirmcumstances had been better, but given the situation, it was kind [...]