Fun father son night we had watching my nephew play Baseball..

"True Blue (A Short Story)" by Eliot Peper

True Blue a short story by a favorite author of mine Eliot Peper (@EliotPeper) just released yesterday.

I will first say this is one of the first short stories I have read because most of the time I have strayed away from them in the past. However, I am glad I read this one as it was the perfect size for me to digest in my normally busy week.  Not to mention I am a fan of  Eliot’s work and this is another one that doesn’t disappoint and couldn’t put it down. Let’s just say it was good for me that it was a short story. The main topic of the book is around discrimination but is set in a more future state. Even though this book is a short story Elliot masterfully writes it in great detail with various twists you might not see coming.

*I really can’t say enough about the book and don’t want to give too much of it away so go grab a copy as you can’t beat the price as it only 2.99 (or free if you have Kindle Unlimited).  So go grab a copy today and start your weekend off right. *

Wordless Wednesday 06/21

*Completed Kitchen Remodel (Day 44, June 2017)*

Kitchen Remodel Day 31

Kitchen Remodel Day 1

Happy Father’s Day Dad! Thanks for everything you have supported, shown, and done for me throughout the years.

Boo in a basket… 👻 #facesofboo

Her sister and her were pretending this was a dog kennel.

Wordless Wednesday 06/14

A small dog with a pink bow collar is lying on its side on lush green grass in a yard.

Dog days of summer for PJ who basks in the sun (June 2017)

These two need to work on badminton teamwork and possibly their form 🤣

Detour on our way back home today

Crash! Asphalt 1 - Eric 0

I had a great post for you a couple of weeks back I was in a slump about running and getting motivated to get out and run every morning.  I was thinking now that I am back at it 100% and fully motivated it would be a great time to share but then this happened this morning:

*Sometimes the ground wins*

That picture was taken well after the run, a painful shower, and three bandage changes later.  Though that wasn’t it as I really twisted my ankle and have a couple bruised ribs (or that is what the doctor told me).  Also, my iPhone took a good fall on the pavement as I normally run with it and that was the arm that broke the rest of my fall.  Overall, nothing major was broken or damaged but I am a little slower moving today.

You might be wondering how this happened and I wish it was a much more glamorous story.  I was running along like normal on the sidewalk but on a rougher part of asphalt and my foot must have hit a dip wrong and my ankle twisted bad and there was no coming back from that.  I broke my fall with my hand for the most part that was under my chest.  I quickly rolled over into the grass and said some choice words to the sky as I knew my iPhone was on my arm that broke the fall.  I got up quickly as well and noticed a lady stopped in her vehicle asking if I was ok.  I said I was all good and started to jog off.  After two blocks and I knew I was dripping blood from my hand and knees I decided to stop and just walk the remainder of the way home as I also knew my ankle was tender but probably not broken.  On the walk home I realized I had a lot of pain in my chest as well which ultimately is probably bruised or cracked rib.

Sooo… stay tuned and I will still post it (probably Monday) as I might need some more motivation after I get all healed up.

Today’s score: Asphalt 1 - Eric 0. Guess that is what I get for running this morning. Why couldn’t it have been grass 😒

Now let’s just hope my ankle and ribs are only bruised / sore and nothing else.

Wordless Wednesday 06/07

*Watching the powerful rushing water pour over the cliff of the Horseshoe Falls (June 2017, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada)* Img 1789 *Front facing view of the Horseshoe Falls (June 2017, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada)*

Finally made a quick detour yesterday to see Niagara Falls after work

Morning exploring the streets of new places #running #railyard

Wordless Wednesday 05/30

*Sunset over fluffy white clouds (Flying from MSP to BUF, May 2017)*

Sunset over fluffy white clouds 🛫 #sunset #clouds #flying

Grocery Shopping Boo…👻 #FacesofBoo

After a rainy weekend it was great to see the sun on my run this morning

We spent yesterday evening and into the night putting stuff back. It is starting to feel like home again

More progress as the cabinets are now installed

Family Favorite Boo… 👻 #FacesofBoo #nailedit