Rick Spruill, 36, loves his dog, his Red Wings, and his control of the remote. He also loves his wife. Together, they love their infant daughter, Ella. Like a latter-day Ernie Pyle, Rick files dispatches from the business end of a young family, together learning what it means to get along, and go along. One dose of reality at a time.

Spiritual Baby Wipes

By Rick Spruill
Posted September 6, 2008

I make messes, but I'm still very much loved. Read more...

Grooming issues and Bell Bottoms.

By Rick Spruill
Posted September 5, 2008

The 70's had some good music, too. Read more...

Bubbly Orange Stuff

By Rick Spruill
Posted September 5, 2008

While burning a CD for a friend I took a walk down memory lane. Read more...

Clemson - All hat. No cattle.

By Rick Spruill
Posted August 31, 2008

Not sure who looks worse this morning: Clemson, or the ACC. Read more...

Beating them at their own game.

By Rick Spruill
Posted August 30, 2008

McCain's choice makes Obama's look even more hypocritical than it already does. Read more...

Upside Down? No. Rightside Up.

By Rick Spruill
Posted August 27, 2008

The pot probably shouldn't question the potter. Read more...

Unreconstructed Rebel

By Rick Spruill
Posted August 24, 2008

There's more of us than you think. Read more...

Obama: In over his paygrade, if not his head.

By Rick Spruill
Posted August 19, 2008

Obama can't define what a human being is. But then again, it depends on what your definition of "is" "is"..... Read more...

Who's your Daddy?

By Rick Spruill
Posted August 15, 2008

A Father delights in his kids. Read more...

Marriage is a Team Sport

By Rick Spruill
Posted August 14, 2008

It takes two to Tango, as it were. Read more...

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