Even More Wonderings of a Parent

 It has been just over 10 years since I posted the first Wonderings of a parent. And right around 6 years since I posted a follow up. This seems crazy to me, it doesn't seem like I've been poorly blogging for over ten years, and yet here we are.

No, I am not OK

If you are the type of person to message me and ask on occasion if I'm doing OK, don't let me lie to you. I really am not doing OK.

The 2016 Presidential Election

Oh boy. Another political post! I felt that this election was a bit of importance and that I wanted to just compile my thoughts into a publicly open format, because the internet is great at feeding narcissism.

About These Ads

A few of you may have noticed that I now have ads on my blog. A few of you who have been here from the start of this blog may have noticed that I have ads on my blog again.

Death of an Orthodox Soldier

For those of you who don't know my time in the military is coming to an end.

Quick Update

Sorry I haven't updated in a while; I've been quite busy with work and life in general.

Only the Dead have seen the end of War

***WARNING: slightly political inside!*** I think I have decided to not re-enlist when my contract is up in 2015.

Update from AJ Finale

Today is my last class of Network+, unfortunately I will not be able to take the certification exam while I am over here - which is fine - that means I get more study and hands on time before I take the plunge.

Life of an Orthodox Father

I am Orthodox. I am an American Soldier. I am Daddy.

Time Keeps Slipping Into the Future

My life is currently at a conundrum...

Wonderings of a Parent Part 2

My wife and daughter were recently brought into the Church, so I am very happy in that aspect. However, this causes me to ponder on things from a whole new perspective.

The Wonderings of a Parent

As the time draws near for me to deploy I am left with a slight problem: how do I explain to my two year old daughter that I have to leave for a very long time and may never come back? How do I explain to her that I am not leaving her because I don't love her any more? And how am I going to take being away from her for such a long time?