Family
9 posts tagged “Family”.
2025
- Why Christmas Music Gets Me Every Time
I know it may sound weird to start talking about Christmas when Halloween hasn’t even come up yet.
- Week in Review — Week 43 of 2025
Another week in the books, and this one was a reminder that life is a balancing act between chaos and comfort—between AWS meltdowns and Japanese takeout, between one-on-one meetings and long overdue naps.
- Planning My Escape (Sort of)
Today I stumbled across an article claiming that the magic number you need to save for a “comfortable” retirement is $1.5 million. I only skimmed the article, but I’m pretty sure it was written for people living in the U.S. who plan to retire around 67. And by “comfortable,” I’m guessing they mean having a roof that doesn’t leak, food that isn’t ramen, and health insurance that doesn’t send you straight into bankruptcy.
- The Great Couch Debate (and Why My Office Survived)
Over the weekend, my wife and I were talking about how good it would be to finally replace our old, beat-up couch in the living room.
- Week in Review - Week 42 of 2025
A week in review covering work chaos, team management, infrastructure challenges, and celebrating 25 years of marriage - Week 42 of 2025
- The Quiet Girl Who Changed My Life
A heartfelt reflection on 25 years of marriage - how opposites attract and the quiet girl who became the steady foundation of a beautiful family
- Week in Review — Week 40 of 2025
A reflection on an intense work week balanced with intentional family time, maintaining fitness routines, and a 2,134-day reading streak.
- I Should Have Known That!
Discovering a trivia game that might finally create the cherished family game night tradition, reminiscent of childhood memories playing board games.