Blog categorized as Field Notes

Archangel Michael didn't say no. He said something far more unexpected. A story about trust, healing, gratitude, and the plot twist I never saw coming.

What do Costco hot dogs, a stubborn gas tank door, and 37 years of marriage have in common? Apparently… a surprisingly solid relationship strategy.

What does it really feel like to step back into the world after everything has changed? A personal reflection on courage, connection, and the messy middle of beginning again.

A humorous field note from a Sunday Costco trip that turned into a lesson in situational awareness, crowded aisles, and the surprising kindness of strangers.

What started as a simple plan to send blog updates quickly turned into a journey through the modern digital wilderness — where systems talk to systems, buttons refuse to cooperate, and stubborn humans occasionally win.