Author: Jason

hydroplane

Julian spun out off the road last night. He was in a pretty deep state of shock when we retrieved him. We dropped him off safe at home then went back to go get the car. It was all so surreal. Especially at 2:00 in the morning. Here’s a pic of the tow truck driver coming to the rescue. His Beamer was backwards, down a ravine, half way down the onramp to 400N. It was definitely not in a position to be driven. I filed a claim with Allstate this morning. We’ll find out soon whether they deem it totaled or not. I think at this point we’d all rather be rid of it. Especially with college coming up. This kid needs to slow his roll

the 3 other pieces

Man i need to write more. And read more. Steady theme i know. At least I swam today. played tennis with Julian. Traded Wordle with Phi. Fell madly in love with Steph.
Still… my thoughts wander to when I’ll wrap up this current chapter of the captain’s log. Is it when Jules goes off to college. Or Sophia for that matter. Maybe it’s a new job for yours truly. Things are changing quickly. Stephanie could be the dark horse. Maybe i make it all about her.


counting my blessings

it’s Easter coming up. Today is Good Friday. Steph just left for Franklin. Took the dogs with her. Gloria’s birthday was a few days ago. On Tax day no less so easy to remember. We have a dinner planned, then church on Sunday (the new one where she plays the piano). Sophia snapped back and doing well off in Austin. Jules getting his final kicks off in Atlanta. Soon to be Kentucky. And here am I. chilling by the pool. Counting my blessings for this little life of mine.

pros/cons

tomorrow is the actual campus tour. it’s been nice settling in for the weekend to get a feel for the place. It’s unique but still somehow southernly familiar. Like a brother to Tennessee. Or a cousin to Carolina. The accents, the country feel, old and rich, bless your heart. The men and women drink bourbon here. thoroughbred money runs deep. deeply conservative. I wandered around this morning after coffee. The university, stadiums, new dorms and the sprawling health care system are all walkable from downtown. The whole area is growing. He knows a few girls from roswell going here. he may consider rushing. the wardrobe thing may be an issue. What other pros and cons is he considering? Who knows. 🤷‍♂️