Sometimes the Hat Chooses You

Sometimes the Hat Chooses You

Sometimes the Hat Chooses You July 11. Or, as real Americans call it, 7-Eleven Day. Per tradition, the CHG crew headed to the closest 7-Eleven for a free Slurpee. (Last year I tried the Cap’n Crunch flavor. Tasted exactly like soggy Cap’n Crunch. I almost barfed.) ...
Tatercation

Tatercation

Tatercation Tate was pretty excited when he made the 8-year-old All Star team (and I was pretty excited when I was asked to help coach). There was just one problem — the state tournament was the same weekend as our annual St. George vacation w Traci’s family. Tate was...
Twelfth of Never – GRKN

Twelfth of Never – GRKN

Twelfth of Never – GRKN During high school I was in a band called the Twelfth of Never. The core group was me on guitar and vocals, Rhett McCaughey on bass, Dave Updike on guitar, and Chris Wilson on drums.  We practiced in Chris’ basement pretty much every...
When spying on your kids backfires

When spying on your kids backfires

When spying on your kids backfires They’re watching. They’re always watching. After Traci’s final cancer treatment, we decided to celebrate. Thanks to my buddy Bert, we had a lovely kid-free weekend in St. George. We didn’t do a ton, since I’m still in my walking boot...
Chemo Day(s)

Chemo Day(s)

Chemo Day(s) Wondering what the chemo routine is like for Traci? Come on, she’ll take you on a little tour. Sunday Funday Though I get chemo on Mondays, the process actually begins the day before. Every Sunday, I go to the hospital to get bloodwork done, which means...