Author Archives: Kevin Janiec

“Don’t blink” they said. We heard it everywhere we went on our family vacation to Florida.    I heard it from the guy sitting next to me on the plane as I rummaged through my carry on for goldfish and coloring books.   Jordan heard it from the couple at the pool as she frantically scrambledContinue reading “April 2024: Don’t Blink”

You greet your friends at the Philly airport bar. You’re all ready to fly down to Charleston for your buddy’s bachelor party. You’ve left the responsibilities of life behind you. You’re well rested, worry free, and full of anticipation for what lies ahead. You order a beer, talk logistics, and exchange mutual excitement with yourContinue reading “February 2024: Memory Dividends”

No wind. No rain. No winter storm can stop us, baby! And January brought all of it. Fallen trees. Power outage. A little water in the basement. A desperate scramble to preserve frozen food and find somewhere warm to sleep. 2 hour delays. Daycare closures. A snowblower that wouldn’t start. Stressed parents. Restless kids. RotatingContinue reading “January 2024: sNOw Worries”

If you don’t see you… You can’t be you… And if you can’t be you… You won’t free you… So take time to see you Because the world needs YOU. The other day, a repairman came to fix my washing machine. When I greeted the repairman with a “How ya doing,” he quietly grumbled somethingContinue reading “December 2023: Coming alive”

As I attempted to digest those extra scoops of mashed potatoes and stuffing last Thursday night, two competing sensations overcame me. The first was an uncomfortable tsunami of tryptophan… the second was pure gratitude. Gratitude for things like: The best life partner to share this special journey with. A 5 year old daughter who isContinue reading “November 2023: Thankful”

“Daddy- why didn’t they drop us off at the apples?” Charlie asked with a trace of confusion and disappointment in her voice.   I didn’t have a good answer for her.  Frankly, I was kinda confused and disappointed too. When I reserved the tickets for the Hayride at Lin Villa Orchards, I assumed that we’d beContinue reading “October 2023: Enjoy the ride”

When I turn 90, I hope to look back at my life with good health and a sharp mind to see: A wonderful marriage that lasted more than 60 years. A home that brought me joy and peace on the ordinary days and hosted my all time favorite moments on the extraordinary ones. In fact,Continue reading “September 2023: When I turn 90”

“What’s it like having 3 under 5?” That’s been the question since our daughter, Payson, arrived on August 1st.   And it’s a loaded question.  Because it’s not always easy, but it is really special. We’re in the trenches over here caring for a needy newborn while potty training a little bull in a China shopContinue reading “August 2023: 3 under 5”

Waiting is the hardest part. Tom Petty sang it. The Janiecs are feeling it. Jordan’s due date is today (July 30th). With her track record of going early, we assumed my July reflection would introduce our new child to the world. But since this baby is taking its damn time, the only thing to reflectContinue reading “July 2023: Waiting”