Monthly Archives: April 2015

My Garmin Must Die.

Posted on April 29, 2015 by peik

Since the Ragnar Trail Relay was sixty days away and I recently stumbled upon the knowledge that all of my teammates were training a little more diligently than I, I decided to do something drastic—I made a schedule. I researched … Continue reading →

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My Dog Takes Drugs

Posted on April 24, 2015 by peik

While we were on vacation, Peri developed diabetes. She’s pretty much the most housebroken dog that you’ve ever met so an accident is pretty telling, but our worry does nothing to change the fact that when a 165 pound dog … Continue reading →

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Parents Break Promises

Posted on April 22, 2015 by peik

Driving to school this morning – Me- would you guys rather have roasted chicken or grilled pork tenderloin for dinner tonight? The Giant-tenderloin. Me- What about a vegetable? I could roast up some brussel sprouts with lemon and pine nuts? … Continue reading →

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History Makes Me Dance

Posted on April 14, 2015 by peik

We want our children to measure their lives by experiences, not possessions. We want them to know first hand that the freedoms and lifestyle that they enjoy are the direct descendants of the sacrifices, hard work and ingenuity of real … Continue reading →

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The Ambassador of Sun

Posted on April 6, 2015 by peik

For friends of Charlie Carter, the world is your ocean and you carry the beach with you wherever you go–and it’s an easy companion.  The owner of Chaos (there is some talk to be had here, I think about whether … Continue reading →

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