Category Archives: personal

First Communion


Saturday was our oldest granddaughters’ first communion. It was quite something. The girls, now eight, have been preparing over the last year. Excitement evident in their faces as much as anxiety in their mother’s. No reason to worry though; our daughter-in-law raises them to know The Lord and Jesus. Sharon and I are quite proud…

When a negative is a positive


Short story version for tonight. Tuesday afternoon having chest pains. Wife takes me to emergency room. Blood work. Xray. Questions (dozens). Late late admission. Late night blood work. Early morning blood work. IV. Stress test – involves imaging w/thalium, treadmill, more imaging. Wait. Wait. Wait. (no water, no food) Wait. Hours later doctor comes. “the…

Geek Dad Win


Things a geek dad loves to hear: I’m the son of an awesome father, Todd Jordan, who really cares for me. Todd Jordan – The man who has taught me enough to run circles around some computer situations. And enough to also be able to adapt to new computers and technology. Also the man who…

Castle Tojosan Tweetup


It’s going to be a party. It’s going to be a Tweetup. It’s all about you and us and some food and some networking. It’s the first ever Castle Tojosan Tweetup. You and you and you are invited. Oh wait, you’re not late though. The date is Friday, February 19th. The time? 6PM Central and…

Seth Godin Linchpin Bonus


An eternity ago I preordered Seth Godin’s Linchpin and at the same time donated to the Acumen Fund. I received my advance copy of Linchpin as did several of you. Well, I patted myself on the back, am enjoying the book and put that event behind me. I shouldn’t have. Surprise, I received a surprise…