Category: Personal Musings

Noodle

My daughter Annabelle aka "Noodle." Art by Jeffrey Pillow

Her Name Was Daisy and Her Laugh Was Her Smile

Daisy Pillow. Art by Jeffrey Pillow

My Mom Once Tried to Levitate in Our Backyard, an April Fools’ Day Story

My mom hugging her grandson tight in case they unexpectedly levitate. Photo by Jeffrey Pillow

In Which I Reluctantly Put a Spoonful of Sour Cream in My Soup

Drawing by Jeffrey Pillow

Self, Meet No-Self

Self-portrait in pencil, ink, and watercolor by Jeffrey Pillow

Slammed Fingers, South Boston Speedway, and Straw Hats

Richard Petty's No. 43 race car. Sketch by Jeffrey Pillow

An Ode to My Toenails and Their Respective Role in the UVA Men’s Basketball Championship Run of 2019

I call this "A Self-Portrait of My Toes, Including My Lucky Toenails." Art by Jeffrey Pillow

I’ll Let You Drive the Golf Cart

A father-son bonding moment. Comic strip by Jeffrey Pillow

Game. Set. Match

What the tennis ball looked like when Allison hit it across the net. Pencil drawing by Jeffrey Pillow

A Love Story for Valentine’s Day

I told Allison I was going to get this tattoo on my bicep. Art by Jeffrey Pillow

The Eye Test of Middle Age

I have no idea what this says. You have to be kidding me, right? Eye Chart Art by Jeffrey Pillow

Even an Old Dog Can Loon New Tricks

Just your normal request while hiking to the base of a waterfall. Photo by Jeffrey Pillow

This Is How I Know My Wife Is a Better Person Than I Am

Left to right: Not Better Half and Better Half. Photo by author

Blogging Isn’t Dead. It Never Died. It’s Never Going to Die. Neither Is Personal Blogging

Blogging isn't dead. Punk rock isn't dead. Zip it. Art by Jeffrey Pillow

Harold the Bully

Harold the Bully. Art by Jeffrey Pillow

This Seated Chair Workout Is Kicking My Butt Sideways

I had no idea what was in store for me. Screenshot from Hotel Workout's Seated Upper Body Chair Workout

The Next Time You See Me I’m Going to be Totally Ripped — Maybe

I have been using one set of my dumbbells as a skateboard stand for the past five years. But no more. Maybe. Photo by Jeffrey Pillow

I Know You Can’t Live Forever but When You’re Ready, I’ll Be Here

My dog, Motzie, with the best seat in the house at the end of a pier overlooking a lake on one of our walks. Photo by Jeffrey Pillow. All rights reserved

Walking as a Physical Activity Is Crazy Underrated and You Should Be Doing It More

Walking with my kids back when they were little bitties. A couple of funny things that struck me in this photo is I am walking while chewing gum and I have a Bandaid on my neck for some reason.

Why Do We Make Running Essays So Dang Boring?

You see that tree leaning over the path? It's hard to miss. But I missed it one day trail running and smacked my forehead straight into it. Photo by Jeffrey Pillow

Blogging Year in Review: 2023

A photo I took from my back patio in 2023.

Seeing an Old Friend Is Good for the Soul

Left to right: My sister Jennifer, me, Robbie, Courtney, Allison, and my niece Ivy photobombing us in the middle :) December 23, 2023.

How I Got Out of Wrapping Christmas Presents This Year

I sure as heck didn't wrap these. It's a stock photo meant to shame me. Photo by Mel Poole on Unsplash

The Argument for Christmas Cookies All Year Round

Liberate the cookies! Photo by Anshu A on Unsplash