Tag: family
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Traditions, What are those?
What traditions have you not kept that your parents had? We had a lot of traditions as a family when I was growing up. For instance on Christmas Eve my father led a midnight mass. We would stay up late for the service. When it was done we went home and opened presents. To this…
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All about Me!
How would you describe yourself to someone? There are three things that currently define me. I am and always have been independently intelligent. I enjoy being the center of attention as long as people keep a little distance so I can be very theatrical most of the time. I am also passionate about my family,…
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Holidays with the Family
If you could host a dinner and anyone you invite was sure to come, who would you invite? This question has me thinking about the dining rooms and picnics I attended as a child. The guests were my extended family. It was usually one party for my mother’s side of the family and a smaller…
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Could or Should?
If I were as committed to a harmonious world as I should be I should give up my ego. Sadly I am not so committed that I could give up my ego. There are people who take great joy in selfless service. I am not one of them. I serve my family in a fairly…
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Starting a Family
Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow. The biggest decision I ever made was to start a family. My oldest son is a child out of wedlock. I knew if I was going to have more children, then I needed to be married to do so. The choice…
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THE Chinese Restaurant
What is your favorite restaurant? The second oldest continuously running Chinese Restaurant in the United States is a few blocks from my house. It’s on the second floor with steep steps leading to the inside door. The secret recipe egg rolls are the best I’ve ever had. Their paper chicken is also amazing. The family…
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Daily Happiness
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? The principal thing that consistently helps me to remain happy is my family. I love my wife and children. Helping them lead fulfilling lives helps me to lead a fulfilling life as well. Naturally when they suffer and struggle and I can’t help them, I am…
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One Year Anniversary
As of today I have made at least one blog post every day for a full year. Most of my traction has been with WordPress’s daily prompts, but I am writing consistently and being read consistently. I thank all of my family, friends, and fans for the support I have gotten in the past year.…
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A Break From Autism
Autism. I need a break from autism. If my entire nuclear family myself included could just stop being autistic for just one day so that I could see what life would be like that would be great. The universe however does not work that way for me or any of them.
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Ideal Day
Describe your most ideal day from beginning to end. First of all I would wake up around 8am feeling refreshed and ready to get up and face my day. That is a rare ocurance. I would get up and get dressed. That’s important. One of my goals is to get dressed every day. The first…
