Dave Hickman IIJul 12, 20212 minConverting MugglesI've been friends with Kurt for more than a decade. We worked together on the second shift for awhile before going to different...
Dave Hickman IIJul 9, 20212 minGreece Has Nice BeachesOne summer Ana's sister and mother came to visit us staying for an entire month. She hadn't seen her family for a while and we were...
Dave Hickman IIJul 8, 20212 minSarmaleSarmale is a traditional Romanian dish and one my personal favorites. In Romania it is made for Christmas, New Years, weddings and any...
Dave Hickman IIJul 8, 20213 minParking Lot MechanicsMost Tuesdays I pickup donations at A Turning Point and deliver them to my friend Rachelle's house where they are sorted and distributed...
Dave Hickman IIJul 8, 20213 minStupid things in the name of loveI have done a lot of stupid things in my life, after all I am a white middleclass straight male. In my late teens and early twenties...
Dave Hickman IIJul 8, 20211 minThere is no wrong way to celebrate Independence DayThe 4th of July is a uniquely American holiday but many other nations have an Independence Day. In Romania it is recognized on December...
Dave Hickman IIJul 7, 20212 minKid ThoughtsI think the single greatest thing about being a parent is the heartwarming interactions you have with your kids. I know the details of...
Dave Hickman IIJul 2, 20212 minCommitmentIn the fall of 2001 a few months after Dave was born I attended the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. I love watching the shows and...
Dave Hickman IIJul 2, 20211 minGodparentsGrowing up the concept of a "godparent" seemed foreign to me. By that I mean something only people from other countries did like in the...
Dave Hickman IIJul 1, 20211 minDaddy/Bridget DaysAs a result of the older kids alternating time with their moms house whenever Ana is busy its Bridget and I find ourselves running solo....
Dave Hickman IIJun 30, 20212 minAndreaI am really torn with how to tackle this particular post. Andrea is a significant character in my life story with lots of highs and lows....
Dave Hickman IIJun 28, 20212 minMorningsLiving with someone for an extended period of time yields incredibly minutia insight. In the cases of romantic partners first moving in...
Dave Hickman IIJun 28, 20211 minWe Glo' Fo Sho'The Fulton's have been long time family friends and Ashley and I tend to rope the group into crazy shenanigan's. In 2013 she was excited...
Dave Hickman IIJun 27, 20213 minShot In The DarkWhen I was still making an impression on Ana she was reluctant to let me see where she lived. Apparently her mom was (is) a little...
Dave Hickman IIJun 26, 20212 minFearFear is a natural part of the human experience. It helps keep us stay safe and makes both Halloween and amusement parks more fun. Like...
Dave Hickman IIJun 25, 20211 minPickleballEvery year the director of my department hosts a get together that involves a small competition. Past events have included a trip Top...
Dave Hickman IIJun 24, 20211 minIt's the thought that countsOne day we were all out at Taco Bell on Antioch eating dinner (because apparently we wanted to torcher ourselves). From the lobby I could...
Dave Hickman IIJun 23, 20212 minA Turning PointIn the fall of 2019 Free Hot Soup Northland had outgrown our space in our garage and we needed a more permeant place to store our...
Dave Hickman IIJun 22, 20212 minMovie TimeOriginally my post for today was going to be about my first concert in a long time. In 2018 my wife purchased tickets for me and a couple...