Apr
30

Breaking Tradition

Most people have any number of traditions in their lives.  You might always visit a particular household around Christmas-time.  You might have some kind of routine family gathering around Easter.  Your kids might goad you into a Disneyland trip every July.  It doesn’t really matter who you are, there are things you do for no other reason than because “it’s tradition.” [Read more...]

Nov
25

Holiday Traditions

Tomorrow is Turkey Day, so rather than talk shop I wanted to take a moment to reflect on my favorite holiday traditions.  First and foremost is the annual football game at the middle school.  Once a year, all of my high school buddies come together to brave the frosty hours of the early morning in search for the glory that comes with saying “I think I won, but we weren’t keeping score.” [Read more...]