I thought I was on to something. Lying down while watching movies. It’s so much more comfortable than just sitting there. Unfortunately, after a certain amount of time, Gene says five minutes, I tend to fall asleep in spite of my best intentions. Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Ice Road Truckers. …
It has been a while since I wrote for this series, but I don’t recall ever saying it was done. Two nights ago, Gene exclaimed that he was finding nasty small brown things in his bed. He was concerned. Obviously. Each hour it seemed he would find a few…
It’s official. Wave 6 has claimed me. I was fine until I wasn’t and the transition was really fast. Gene tested negative so I had to get out as quickly as possible to not make things worse for him. It was like what I imagine leaving Berlin before an air…
This is officially the longest title in the almost 12 year history of the blog. Now that that is out of the way, here’s the story. Some of you have heard me complain about this for weeks, and for that I am sorry. I would hate to have to listen…
I must admit that I have been sitting on this one for quite some time. Is it funny enough? does it happen often enough that it’s worth mentioning? It would seem that the answer to both of those questions is a resounding yes. So there’s no sense in keeping you…
It’s a Sunday night, exactly like this one except a little earlier in the night. Gene and I are making supper. Gene’s current favourite CD is playing in the background for the eight millionth time in a row. He’s having a blast singing along. Then he gets the lyrics…
I return home from work one afternoon to find Gene just starting his day. The bathroom is occupied. After fastidiously cleaning off the door knobs that I’ve touched. I proceed to wash my hands in the kitchen sink, which is empty. Out of nowhere Gene appears. “Are you washing your…
This one is shorter than normal, but still worth mentioning. Gene and I are out getting groceries. Gene decides to buy a Kit Kat Chunky chocolate bar. When he bites into it he realizes that this is no ordinary Kit Kat. Something weird is happening on the inside. Where is…
From time to time, Gene and I will have conversations that are spiritual in nature, as we both follow Jesus. Whatever you do, please do not lump us in with the group that somehow believed God wanted them to storm the capitol down in Washington. That was and always will…
What if I haven’t been as good a friend or roommate as Gene needs me to be? The guy sees me as family, even as a brother, and I probably haven’t been as there for him as I could be. My own selfishness has gotten in the way most…