Author Archives: Joel

This year’s Christmas Pageant at church

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Joel

My wife organized and put together this year’s Christmas Pageant. It wasn’t the traditional script. She found a snarky alternate take on the Nativity, which I liked. You know, it’s not a bad thing to switch things up a little … Continue reading →

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The end of my two week vacation

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Joel

Today is the end of my two weeks of vacation. I haven’t had two weeks like this since 2004 when I went to India. Oh, I’ve taken 7 – 10 days off in the past here and there at the … Continue reading →

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Cats sleep a lot

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Joel

Questions: Why do they sleep so much? Why do they prefer our bed to sleep in? I guess if I had a choice, I’d love to spend my day off in my own bedroom. But every day? These guys should … Continue reading →

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Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Joel

WANTED: Someone to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. You’ll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before. You know, I wanted … Continue reading →

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My reflections on the year that was 2013

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Joel

As I look back on the past year, I don’t even know how to describe it. Was it a typical year for us? A monumental year with huge milestones? Was it a good year? A tough one? It would certainly … Continue reading →

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47 Ronin (2013)

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Joel

On a cold Saturday night in December, with my end-of-the-year vacation nearly half over, I met up with my good friend Doug in Morristown for appetizers and drinks at The Grasshopper Off the Green, then to see 47 Ronin, a … Continue reading →

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Overnight trip to Manhattan

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Joel

My wife and I planned a quick getaway trip to Manhattan for Thursday Dec 26th and Friday December 27th. The “David Cousins” (Joshua, Lily, and their 1st cousin Sofia) would all be sleeping over at the grandparents’ house (my in-laws.) … Continue reading →

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Christmas Afternoon with the Davids & Chackos

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Joel

After church, we drove over to my in-laws’ place for more food and drink, more hanging out, and more opening of presents. Also, to listen to the kids run around without tiring.  

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Christmas Morning

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Joel

Whoa, we were up early this morning to get ready for church, eat breakfast, open presents, and then get to church on time. After last night’s party, I wouldn’t have minded sleeping in a bit. As is our Christmas morning … Continue reading →

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Christmas Excellence 2013 with the Ipes & Josephs

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Joel

As is the tradition of the Ipes and Josephs, we get together for Christmas Excellence, some term that my wife and Robbie and/or Julie agreed upon. It involves one of our two families to devise and host some sort of … Continue reading →

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