Monthly Archives: December 2008

On and On It Seems to Go

Looking at the end of another year… It’s funny what 366 days will bring.  I started the year with a month-old son that refused to sleep through the night, a dread of my relationship and how much (little) sex I’d have throughout the course of the year, as well as a general sense of feeling

How Do You Get To Carnegie Hall…

I’m making a continual effort to write more regularly, even if I don’t have much of substance to say.  Never know when I’ll actually have something to say, and will have long since lost the words because I’m out of practice.  Such was the case back in November during National Novel Writer’s Month.  I’ve been

Importance of Excellence

One point that I want to make sure that my son learns is the value of excellence.  It almost seems like mediocrity is applauded in American society today, in that they don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings and want to validate their ‘trying’.  It’s kind of funny considering the counterbalance that society throws toward it

Daddy-Li’l Dude time 12-19

Well, after more than a week, I get another hour with Xian.  I’m wondering how the courts view this as equitable or useful for promoting a meaningful relationship with my son.  I’m at least thankful for the fact that he recognizes me when he sees me.  In fact, his face lit up like a kid