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ron stempkowski

ron stempkowski

love, loss, healing, and humor…in no particular order

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Author: Ron Stempkowski

Awkweird Dating Tales

Awkweird Dating Tales

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Ron Stempkowski
One of the cruelest ironies of dating is that you really can’t talk about the politics of dating with a person you’re on a date with—yet he is the one person who (theoretically) understands ... Read More
Farewell 2014…I'll miss you!

Farewell 2014…I'll miss you!

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Ron Stempkowski
I published my previous post without thinking that I still wanted to write about 2014. But I’m a sucker for the statistical fireworks show WordPress.com puts on for me. So, we’re a few ... Read More
2014 in review

2014 in review

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Ron Stempkowski
Starting this blog 4 years ago to write about all the things I was feeling saved my sanity. It’s one of my proudest accomplishments…to date. And though I didn’t break any records wri... Read More
My Favorite Part of the Day

My Favorite Part of the Day

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Ron Stempkowski
There seems to be a point in the day by which everything is measured. Sometimes it’s anticipation of a stressful meeting at work or excited anticipation of a special event. But those are the exc... Read More
The Rituals of Christmas

The Rituals of Christmas

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Ron Stempkowski
It seems this time of year holiday traditions are somehow more romantic. The Christmas traditions I shared with Ken are still very important to me. We really delighted in the season. Ken had a childl... Read More
Mom's Classic Halloween Poem

Mom's Classic Halloween Poem

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Ron Stempkowski
Every year my mom sends us kids and her grandkids this Halloween poem she made up when I as just a kid (so around 40+ years this poem has been around). I remember we had an assignment in third grade t... Read More
Dear Steve Austin and Jaime Sommers

Dear Steve Austin and Jaime Sommers

Posted on October 25, 2014April 30, 2017 by Ron Stempkowski
TO: Steve Austin and Jaime Sommers CC: Oscar Goldman, Director, Office of Scientific Intelligence, Dr. Rudy Wells It’s been a while, hasn’t it? You might not remember me, but we worked togeth... Read More
…and many more

…and many more

Posted on September 27, 2014July 12, 2017 by Ron Stempkowski
  Milestone dates regarding Ken don’t ambush me or fill me with dread…much. Or at least like they once did. I’m usually prepared for them–particularly the important ones. Birt... Read More
The Outlook Time Travel Trap

The Outlook Time Travel Trap

Posted on September 8, 2014July 12, 2017 by Ron Stempkowski
There is a trap I fall into every so often when I’m working in the office. (It never happens when I’m working from home.) An electronic pack rat, I’ve kept most of my Outlook email s... Read More
The Old Camping Percolator Rides Again!

The Old Camping Percolator Rides Again!

Posted on August 27, 2014April 16, 2023 by Ron Stempkowski
Two years ago, I was saddened–bothered, even–when I found an old camping percolator and cups while trying to do some organizing in the old apartment. It had been a punch-in-gut reminder th... Read More
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