Tag: Blogging
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A Few Resolutions
It’s sad but I tend to be more consistent in making resolutions than in actually following through with them. As a quick recap from last year, I accomplished a meager 6 of the 14 goals I set last January: Wins: 1) confirmed in the Episcopal Church, 2) memorized the Nicene Creed, 3) finished Ten Book…
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Fatherhood: First Impressions
This past Monday, on October 15, 2012, after a protracted, thirty-hour labor, Gwyn and I welcomed our first-born son into the world. Clark William Fodder was born at 9:52 AM here in Tucson, weighing in at 7 lbs on the nose. It’s strange to think of instantly loving a child, but the parenting instincts really…
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Thoughts of an Anxious Father
“The people of long ago are not remembered, nor will there be any remembrance of people yet to come by those who come after them.” – Ecclesiastes 1.11 We had our weekly doctor’s appointment today. I’ll do my best not to reveal too much information although this is surprisingly difficult to do when discussing a…
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October Skies
With Baby Clark’s birth so near, today seemed like as good a day as any to give a quick update on life, as opposed to the book reviews I’ve lately been posting. I suppose this is true of any couple, but Gwyn and I have spent much time preparing for our Son’s arrival. We obviously…
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The Fall
Today was the first day of fall here in Tucson. I’m not sure what the calendar actually marks as the first day of fall but it was the first day where a distinct northerly breeze came rolling off the Catalina Mountains with a hint of crispness to it. I’m sure everyone has their favorite season.…
Pax Plena 