Category Archives: Family

Birthday 2020

Posted on July 6, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

This year’s birthday was a bit different, and not in a bad way. Usually I’m working somewhere on the road, but this year, thanks to COVID-19, I was able to be with some family and take a short, quarantined trip … Continue reading →

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Quarantined at Home

Posted on March 31, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Like many across the country, our home is practicing social distancing and being quarantined at home. I thought I’d share our situation and perhaps you might share yours in the comments below. Normally I am on the road working disaster … Continue reading →

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Long-Time Listener, First-Time Voter

Posted on March 13, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Today marked an auspicious event in my oldest grandson’s life. This long-time listener and observer of world and American politics exercised the rights afforded him by turning 18 years of age back in June of last year and became a … Continue reading →

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The Heart Knows What The Mind Does Not

Posted on February 27, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

The 17th century philosopher, Pascal, wrote “The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of.” that I have paraphrased as the heart knows what the mind does not. It’s been a nasty couple of days and my mood has reflected … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2018

Posted on June 17, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’s been three years since I shared my Father’s Day cards, gifts, and calls here, so I thought Father’s Day 2018 was perhaps time again. First up is this awesome cap from my youngest grandchildren, Jade and Maxwell. Cindy is … Continue reading →

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21st Wedding Anniversary Week – Day Seven – Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park

Posted on June 15, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’s day seven and the last day of our 21st Wedding Anniversary Week. We’re visiting Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park in Redmond, WA with Jade and Maxwell. You can click here to read about day one, here to read about day two, … Continue reading →

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21st Wedding Anniversary Week – Day Five – Mt. Rainier, Washington

Posted on May 21, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’s day five of our 21st Wedding Anniversary Week where we take a trip to Mt. Rainier. You can click here to read about day one, here to read about day two, here to read about day three, and here … Continue reading →

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21st Wedding Anniversary Week – Day Four – Day Trip to Ruby Beach, Washington

Posted on May 14, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’s day four of our 21st Wedding Anniversary Week where we take a day trip to Ruby Beach on the West Coast of Washington in the Pacific Northwest. You can click here to read about day one, here to read … Continue reading →

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21st Wedding Anniversary Week – Day One – Seattle – Star Trek Exhibit

Posted on April 22, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’s day one of our 21st Wedding Anniversary Week where we fly to Seattle, Washington and visit the Museum of Pop Culture Star Trek exhibit before driving to Redmond, Washington to visit our children and two youngest grandchildren. Amber and … Continue reading →

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Happy Panda Day!

Posted on March 16, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Yes, there really is a Panda Day, celebrated on this day. However, I’d like to take this opportunity to say Happy Panda Day to MY Panda, my granddaughter Heather who has been my Panda for many years!

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