gdp's Comments

Is This Mike On? : This dad is under official review

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:37:20 +0000

Parenting does have a few of those "nice" moments -- if only there were more. They make the crappy days somewhat more tolerable.

Is This Mike On? : Looking for my son at church

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:34:06 +0000

LOL! Yep, he could certainly be doing worse! Funny how they will work everywhere but home -- how does that happen?

Is This Mike On? : You're not that funny, dad

Sun, 7 Nov 2010 16:15:45 +0000

:) I like this one.

The Daily Blarg : I\'m Worth It-Part 2 And Why the Maire Claire Article Made Me Grateful

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:10:26 +0000

Wow! I hadn't read the "article" until you pointed it out to me. I'm frustrated on so many levels I can't even speak. I would post a comment, but I honestly don't think it deserves of my time and effort. As a mother of a child who just lost 129.6 pounds (and counting), I'm not only angry, but hurt. BUT, I'm also GRATEFUL that I have friends (and online friends) who "get it." Good luck in your efforts because you ARE worth it! We're all rooting for you! My recent post Dads Are Special

The Daily Blarg : You Really Have To Watch Out for Eddie Murphy

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:55:44 +0000

That's funny! What a great kid! Charlotte & Emily -- that's when your writing and telephoning skills come in handy. When my kids were growing up, the members of the school board always knew exactly who I was -- and my children knew me as Mom, with the poison pen. School districts need to know that certain behavior is NOT acceptable! I got a teacher fired once, and there is a school bus driver who only kept her job after a profuse apology to me. My recent post Dads Are Special

Is This Mike On? : Thrown around just a little bit

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:51:25 +0000

Hang in there. As my Dad used to say, "Someday they'll be a blessing to you." I'm still waiting . . . . No, really, they will. They'll figure out how smart you are about the time they've driven you to drink.

Is This Mike On? : The one thing I did right

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 06:06:29 +0000

Great post. I can relate. Some days (and weeks) wouldn't be worth it without the one I love.

Is This Mike On? : The one thing they forgot to tell you

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:00:09 +0000

They can (and will) break your heart many times, Mike, but they will finally get it. Keep the faith. I wish my Dad had lived long enough to see me finally get it. It took me longer than most . . . .

The Daily Blarg : Crap My Mom Says

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:04:46 +0000

The conversation sounds so much like my extended family; it's frightening. My recent post Sweet Release

Is This Mike On? : Just mom and the boys

Sat, 9 Oct 2010 02:00:12 +0000

All I can say is -- I'm such a bad mother! You are one very lucky man -- and the boys need to be counting their blessings!

Is This Mike On? : Confessions of a weird Mormon (revisited)

Wed, 6 Oct 2010 05:04:47 +0000

Yes, it does sting a little; but it also makes us strong. There's a story about an ancestor of mine who shielded his wife's body with his own while she was giving childbirth because rocks were being pelted through the windows of their home. The minute the baby was born, he left the house and took of running so the mob would run after him and leave his wife and baby alone. He ran miles before he escaped the mob. That's just ONE story from my ancestors. And the result? Descendents who take the sting with gratitude, knowing in their hearts how this will all turn out in the end. Great post, Mike.

The Daily Blarg : More Proof That Unicorns Exist And Are In Fact REAL

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:29:32 +0000

I love it! Hope you had an awesome celebration!

Is This Mike On? : Dad's toolbox

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:51:37 +0000

Yes, I'm married to one of those too. He has many talents--they just don't involve tools. I'm okay with that; my Dad was also tool challenged. Women rule!

Is This Mike On? : Mysteries of the universe

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:40:45 +0000

That's the greatest list EVER!

The Daily Blarg : Herriman Fire-What a Difference a Day Makes

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:29:14 +0000

I remember staying with my sister in Reno one time and having to stay awake all night watching an approaching fire. It's something you never forget. I'm glad you're safe. My recent post Dancing in the Night

The Daily Blarg : Life\'s Peachy-Easy and Delicious Peach Crisp Recipe

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:23:50 +0000

Dude -- I need to hire you to live at my house for a while! My recent post Dancing in the Night

The Daily Blarg : Wordless Wednesday-Pretty Jam Edition

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:22:17 +0000

They look soooo good! My recent post Dancing in the Night

Is This Mike On? : The trouble with Walt

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:51:08 +0000

I've had those nights. I remember being tired one night and wanting to cancel an appointment with a new sister, but drug myself out of the house instead. The sister turned out to be a little old deaf lady with major health issues who was living in a small bedroom in her sister's house. Her sister told us that she rarely came out of the bedroom. Her little dog never left her side, and was a great comfort to her. She spent her whole life reading books, petting her dog, and watching several varieties of humming birds feed outside her window. Yes, she was the important thing that night -- and I was no longer tired when we left.

The Daily Blarg : Roadkill-Penguin Edition

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 06:32:29 +0000

Love it! My recent post Dancing in the Night

Is This Mike On? : No man was shot while doing the dishes

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 04:59:59 +0000

Yep -- it's nice to have help on the home front.