life

A collection of 15 posts

Dec 25, 2022

Adrift. Untethered.

Adrift. Untethered.

In memoriam, Carol Marie Colombo Warner. June 18, 1941, to November 14, 2022. Delivered as spoken eulogy on December 17, 2022, Hope Lutheran Church, Cranberry Twp, Butler PA. —by Todd Warner

Aug 6, 2022

More Puppies!

More Puppies!

We were not looking for a dog. We vowed that our next pup was going to be an older rescue dog. Oops! Meet Huck!

May 18, 2022

Grass. Sweat. Tractor.

Grass. Sweat. Tractor.

In memoriam, Lawrence Omar Warner, September 29, 1939 to January 21, 2022. Delivered by Todd Warner as spoken eulogy on May 15, 2022.

Oct 11, 2021

Ruminations on Scouting

Ruminations on Scouting

I earned my Eagle Scout award in 1987. Those years seem so long ago, yet my scouting experience still impacts me in a very real way. Those were my formative years—good years surrounded by good people who helped make me . . . me.

Apr 27, 2021

Four Years of Freedom

Four Years of Freedom

Hey hey! It's that time of year again. A time, I'm sure, you have all marked on your calendar. An auspicious day. A day of reverence. Yup! It's that day we all celebrate Todd's departure from the corporate world and his move into semi-retirement.

Jan 10, 2021

I have the Greatest Friends

I have the Greatest Friends

I celebrated my birthday last week. I received a smattering of cards and things and an ocean wave of social-media congratulations, but this particular interaction proved to be particularly special.

Sep 29, 2020

A More Productive Me

A More Productive Me

There's no magic pill that will turn you into a productive human being. Productivity requires vigilance and conscious effort—a constant battle accompanied by many setbacks. Setbacks have taken hold in my life. So, I've determined it's time I rejoin the war. Let me share my latest plan of attack.

Jun 7, 2020

The Wolf Who Cried Boy

The Wolf Who Cried Boy

Older dogs can be exceptionally sweet, but they will inevitably require special care and attention. Since they can't talk to you, you really need to see the signs of aging and reward their lifetime of service with patience and understanding. In this case, the challenges are all mental.

Jan 2, 2020

Welcome to the '20s

Welcome to the '20s

When does a decade begin and end? Answer: whereas a decade can reference any ten years, THE decade is a period spanning years "xxx0" to "xxx9". In fact, a new decade has just begun. But some confuse the beginning and ending years. If so, they are usually victims of a very common logic error.