In the middle of the night we kept hearing a very high pitch, pinging, electronic noise. A sound that I … More
Author: shaunkempston
6 excuses guys use to get out of Valentine’s Day
This post goes out to the ladies. Why does Valentine’s Day give us guys so much anxiety? Why do we … More
How to teach your kids about giving
Before last Christmas, our pastor gave a sermon about giving. Pretty typical, you think. But he never talks about money. … More
Our favorite fall family activity: Why Remlinger Farms is WAY better than the WA State Fair
When I was in second grade and was asked to write a story, I pretty much just copied the entirety … More
We need to talk about the M-word.
On a whim on Christmas Eve, my wife and I threw together a last-minute present for each of our boys. … More
The red light camera quandry
Do I take the free right turn? Do I take the complete stop? Do I ignore the person honking … More
THE GOATS ARE COMING!
Most kids have normal fears. Clowns. Bees. People in full body animal costumes. But even when my dad would … More
People admit their worst gym stories…
Stuff happens at the gym that never happens anywhere else and I have no idea why. I asked my friends … More
How to master the dreaded Fife Curve on the I-5
I’ve driven the I-5 stretch between Tacoma and Federal Way over 5,000 times. I’ve learned a lot of things … More
I was rejected by Starbucks
I showed up to the Starbucks dressed in my suit, newspaper in hand, and ready to start job hunting. … More