Happy Birthday!!!
Two years ago something happened. Something that, while miniscule in the over all theme of things, changed my life. The View from Valhalla podcast review blog was born. Although I had been toying at blogging prior to that, it wasn’t until November 15, 2009 that I began reviewing works of podiofiction. As most of you [...]
thirteen cents
If you are reading this, there is a fair chance you follow me on Twitter, or have been reading my series of Podcast Reviews. If either of those are true, thank you. However, if either of those are true, you’ve also more than likely heard of the tragedy that has struck one of the founders [...]
One Day at the Dojang, pt 2
As previously mentioned, the martial arts has played a big role in my life for many years. Eventually, I ended up opening my own dojang (Korean martial art school). It was small, and somewhat unconventional (in regard to marketing) compared with the larger schools in town, but it fit me. One day, within the first [...]
#justsaying
If you’re not following me on Twitter, that is okay. In fact, while I love Twitter and am an admitted tweet addict, I would prefer you not follow me if you’re not going to tweet me up. You see, for me Twitter is all about the conversation. (The social in social media if you please) [...]
Summer ends, but where's my fall?
Life has been going by so quickly this summer that I find it is often hard to take a second, look around, and take stock. Today, that is precisely what I’m going to try to do. Whenever summer break begins, I have an almost childlike longing to be free of concerns and responsibilities. I long [...]
Nap well, sweet prince
As you lay there, with your head on my tummy, I tell you “one moe time” the story of the three little pigs. Your blue eyes burn into mine and I cherish this moment. I wonder how long it will be until you are too old to use daddy’s tummy as a pillow and no [...]
Show me yours and I'll show you mine… scars that is!
After having had a few comments (here and on twitter) concerning the bloody eye at the dojang, I thought it might be fun to travel down the path of the weird accidents that have ended in sutures (or perhaps should have) over the course of my childhood. One of the funnier stories (though not if [...]
One day at the dojang…
As previously mentioned, I’ve been involved in the martial arts for over half of my life now. Along the way there have been more than a few causes for levity. This will be the first time that one of my blog entries comes with a warning, but here it is: If you are easily irritated [...]
on being a social hermit
While talking with my wife last night, I realized – once again – that the way I see myself and the way other people see me (due to my interaction with them) are in many ways completely dichotomous. It seems like my entire life, I have been in a role where I was expected to [...]
If I didn't have something to obsess about, I'd go crazy!
The subject line was uttered by my very own goddess. Yes, that would be my wife I’m talking about, and as far as I’m concerned, she is pretty close to perfect. My wife is one of the most caring, wonderful mothers you’d ever hope to meet. She is also a fantastic wife, and if I [...]
