Author Archives: Joe Cummings

About Joe Cummings

Aquarius. Traveler. Gamer. Writer. A New Parent. 4 of these things are easy. One is not. But the journey is that much better for the new people in my life. A life I want to share with others, to help them, maybe, to make them feel less alone, sure, to connect with the greater world, absolutely.

Pandemic March12th 2021

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Joe Cummings

I usually love to celebrate anniversaries. I celebrate June 6th D-Day by watching Saving Private Ryan and staring at my collection of unbuilt tank models. I celebrate the day I met the boys with a special present for them. I … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Feb 4th – Hello World

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Joe Cummings

Ok, so it’s now February 4th.  How are we doing, world? Doing ok? Getting lots of sleep? Hydrating well? See, the reason I ask is that you’re looking a little ragged – like a hungover sixteen-year-old who’s just staggered out … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Jan. 18th Hello 2021

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Joe Cummings

Dear 2021, How’s it going? I know you started out like a 4-year-old leaping onto the ice, thinking they can skate then falling flat on their face. That’s a tough way to begin, but don’t give up just yet. I … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Dec 20th 2020

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Joe Cummings

It’s Christmas Time 2020. A Covid Christmas. Continue reading →

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Pandemic Dec 17th

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Joe Cummings

Good News Top 5. Ok, with the pandemic kicking into high gear, again, and all sorts of bad news pumping through our media venues, it’s time to look on the bright side. So here are the top 5 things in … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Sept 28th Down the Rabbit Hole

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Joe Cummings

Looking at things in a totally unicorn and rainbow way, the pandemic has given us some unique opportunities to explore life. Before we get to what The-Prettiest-Girl-in-the-World has done, let’s look at the state of the world. Seems there’s a … Continue reading →

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School and Work – Pandemic Sept 12th 2020

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Joe Cummings

Both more normality and more craziness came to this world, like we couldn’t have a bowl of ice cream without a side order of murder hornets. Last week, the kids all went back to school, and while I won’t rant … Continue reading →

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Returning to Normal – Pandemic Sept 4th 2020

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Joe Cummings

If I had to make a list of signs that we’re getting back to normal, at the top of the list would be going back to school, The-Prettiest-Girl-in-the-World returning to work, seeing a movie in a theater, and being able … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Birthday pt 2

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Joe Cummings

With two weeks left, I had a 5-page spreadsheet made (ok, it was handwritten), a great collection of vidhug videos, and a brilliant plan to make my own video of why The-Prettiest-Girl-in-the-World made everything better. That was the good news. … Continue reading →

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Pandemic 50th Birthday

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Joe Cummings

Oh, we had great plans for an incredible 50th birthday party for The-Prettiest-Girl-in-the-World: Maui. An epic luau with kālua puaʻa (pig cooked underground). And The Rock with a bunch of half-naked Hawaiian dancers. Sadly, the pandemic shot that plan in … Continue reading →

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