Where would you go on a shopping spree? https://buy.stripe.com/9AQaHq2WXgVj8Ao289 This is a tough one because as a quadriplegic, there’s not much I can do or use. So basically the only thing I can buy for myself or use is clothing. That being said if I went on a shopping spree I would take my children…More
Let’s see…? Um…? The best compliment I’ve ever received?
What was the best compliment you’ve received? https://buy.stripe.com/9AQaHq2WXgVj8Ao289 Happy Easter to all of you ! The best comment I have ever received would probably have to be from my father… I posted on Facebook stating that I asked my daughter to help me while we were stopped at a red light. The light turned green…More
I was just thinking about when Facebook first came out. Everyone was all skeptical and stuck on MySpace. You were somehow less of a man if you had a Facebook and all the guys were like Facebook is lame I’ll never have a Facebook. Then we went through a time where it seemed like everybody…More
Still hoping I can find a solution to my problem.
Please, if you have time, go check out my GoFundMe, the smallest donations go a long way. https://gofund.me/47e93124d We have found a solution but I still need help coming up with a significant amount of money in order for it to work. It’s definitely no $100,000 or more like I need to cover the cost…More
Being divorced with kids
It’s tough… it’s been 5 or so years since my divorce and my ex-wife and I get along great nowadays. We are able to do things together and we often do. We take the kids places together, she’ll come over and help me with things, or once in awhile she’ll come over for certain holidays.…More
What are your thoughts about the police?
Why does it seem like so many police officers abuse their authority? So many of them are so rude. So many of them are violent. So many of them treat people like they are just complete scum. Why is it that when they break the law, they barely get a slap on the wrist. If…More
TikTok…
Is TikTok really still popular? A few years ago my kiddo and their cousin celebrated their birthdays on the same day and they both wanted it to be TikTok themed. So that’s exactly what we did. That being said though is it really still popular? I can’t stand TikTok because that is all my kids…More
A happy Donkey
Before I broke my neck I enjoyed drinking beer, BBQing, mountain biking, camping, driving, fishing, swimming, building, taking my kids to the park, four wheeling, and snowboarding. I could totally work a 12-hour shift and jump on my mountain bike for a five mile ride or more. Grab my snowboard and drive up to my…More
How Uncle Donkey gets lost…
What activities do you lose yourself in? I forget about my problems and it’s always a good time if I’m at one of the local race tracks. Locally we have an oval track and a drag strip as well as a street course that they use for drifting. The burnt rubber, fast cars, and the…More
How I deal with negative thoughts, feelings, and life events…
What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? If I catch myself thinking negative thoughts, and I usually am able to… I stop myself and think about what reasons I have to be thankful and I try to come up with something to do to change my mindset and think about how my…More
Going home after surgery, getting the kids back, and Donkey dilemmas!
Almost immediately after the divorce I was hospitalized with a bone infection and needed serious surgery. I discovered the Health and Welfare had no right to take the kids from me and As soon as my skin flap surgery was done and I was able to convince my doctor to release me on bed rest……More
A Donkey’s life… From my very first memory to my most current and everything in between…
You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence? From my very first memory to my most current and everything in between…More
Finding a caregiver is impossible
In case you don’t know, I am a quadriplegic and I live in the state of Idaho… Ever since covid happened it has been so hard to find caregivers to work for me. It used to be that everyone wanted to be a caregiver and people did it out of passion but these days it…More
It’s spring break and my kids are excited!!!
What are you doing for spring break? Spring break started Friday for my kiddos. We are going to drive up to Sun Valley, eat lunch, and drive back. If you’re not familiar with Idaho, Sun Valley is located in the middle of the mountains and should have a few feet of snow. It is very…More
As a kid and as a father
What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? My favorites… The Lion King A Bug’s Life The Land Before Time The Sandlot Dumb and Dumber Liar Liar Rugrats Tom and Jerry The Simpsons Honey I Shrunk the Kids James and the Giant Peach The original Toy Story The ones I sat…More
Uncle Donkeys Tales 