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So we have the basics… we have the roll and the hotdog to put in it. What happens after this is a matter of preference. Keep in mind, different regions of the United States all have their signature dog. Is one better than the other? Is one more righteous than the other? In a sense,Continue reading “Hotdogs… the condiments!”

If we all were honest, we all want people to care about us. Be it in time of need, when we may be sick or injured, suffering the loss of a loved one, or facing one of life’s many challenges… we all want someone to acknowledge our hardship no matter how great or small. IContinue reading “Being caring vs. being curious?”

I enjoy cooking, not just the half art, half science aspect of cooking, but I like to see other people (my family) enjoy my cooking. I also enjoy seeing how people in other parts of the country (or world even) enjoy food that is important to their local culture. There is one food that canContinue reading “Life is like a pack of hotdogs, The basics!”

This is the third and final installment in this series. These are very sensitive subjects and faith-based resources are hard to come by for parents. I hope & pray that this series would someday help guide other parents through a family crisis like this. Feel free to comment or ask questions. May God add hisContinue reading “The first 24 hours, Part 3”

What is true forgiveness? Its forgiving someone who will never be sorry and accepting an apology you will never hear. Bitterness is like drinking poison expecting someone else to die. The tears you cried in 2020 will water the seeds you plant in 2021. Never look down on someone unless you’re helping them up. PrideContinue reading “Random Sunday Musings & Quotes”

It has been said among military combat veterans that it is liberating when life goes sideways- because it will show you who your true tribe is. I, myself, never looked at it this way before, but your alleged “friends” true colors start to show during trying times, and yes, it is quite liberating… In otherContinue reading “Your true tribe this holiday season?”

Good morning – this is meant to be a prerequisite to my “First 24 Hours” series. I hope others who are facing similar challenges find this useful & encouraging. -Steve As a parent, you think you are ready to face about anything. You’ve raised a large family, faced a business failure, battled mental health disorders,Continue reading “When the first bomb drops: The initial hour”

As mentioned in Part 1, the first 24 hours after being notified of the assault/abuse of your child will be chaos. It cannot be worded any better, but that is what it will be. A hurricane of thoughts and emotions, questions that no one has answers to. The bomb has been dropped. Your own personalContinue reading “The first 24 hours, Part 2”

One of my favorite hobbies is railfanning – or simply put, I like to watch trains. I am fortunate to live near a Norfolk Southern mainline whereas 50+ freight trains pass through a day. Sometimes I video tape them, sometimes a quick picture with my smartphone. Sometimes I just like to wave at the crewContinue reading “A Frosty Morning”

The first 24 hours after notification will be a complete whirlwind of confusion, embarrassment and tons of questions that have no real answers. You will suffer initial shock which will blend into embarrassment. Guilt may enter the picture perhaps after the embarrassment stage. You will wonder how you as a parent missed the signs, whatContinue reading “The first 24 hours, Part 1”