Too Nice To Be A Prison
Everyone loves optimism but I'd argue that between optimism and pessimism, pessimism is the more prudent worldview.
Are They Pirates Or Idiots?
We move into the nicest house within 30,000 square miles, Janice names a baby, and we go on a fishing trip and hook a French sailboat.
Living In A Constant State Of Poorly Suppressed Panic
We started our journey at Cleveland airport where we unloaded twelve bags from our trailer onto a trolley. It took two people to push it into the Alaska Air ticketing area where the agents tried their best to politely avoid us.
Visiting The Green Hangars On A Tuesday Afternoon
This is a post about how the work in three ordinary looking hangars on an unassuming county airport is helping to change the world.
Fishing Lessons
I take my kids fishing and wax eloquent about the two main types of misery.
Saying Hello To Postpartum, Diapers, & Sleepless Nights
We welcome a beautiful baby girl into our family! Adi is very happy because, in her words, “Now my children will have an aunt.”
It Was A Relief To Drive A Car That Didn’t Complain About My Driving
We return from Papua New Guinea and begin our furlough.
We Felt A Bit Like Convicts Attempting To Escape
We leave for America but not before making an important stop in Port Moresby.
I Wish I Was Rich Enough To Burn Down The House & Start Fresh... But I'm Not.
I hate moving. Janice dreams about it.
Work Team Frees Mechanic Held Hostage By Airplanes
A "Global Response" team traveled from Ohio to perform the rescue using only rivet guns and wrenches.
Elliot Has A Birthday Party
Elliot turned six today. He’s pretty excited about it. I was pushed into an existential crisis, just like last time he had a birthday.
Another Tax Deduction
It's hard to hide a pregnancy when you live in a little compound. We're not ashamed to be pregnant but sometimes it's nice to have something you don't have to share, even if it's only information.