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Mar 15, 2026: Bicycling In 2024, I bought my first ebike. Before committing, I did a lot of research — but ultimately decided I needed to actually ride one before buying. I …

Mar 15, 2026: Obsidian I’m transitioning to Obsidian for most of my writing tasks. It handles a wide range of writing well, and it may be best-in-class when it comes …

Mar 13, 2026: Mom and Dad’s Birthdays My dad’s birthday is on February 1st and my mom’s birthday is on March 1st. We enjoyed celebrating their …

Jan 20, 2026: Working and taking classes is challenging. I’m always impressed by non-traditional students who manage to work, raise children, and complete …

Jan 19, 2026: I use both mastodon and micro.blog for personal blogging. I still have not learned to coordinate them both — just dabbling a little with each of them. …

Jan 19, 2026: It is a cold and icy day. It is a good day to be indoors.

Jan 19, 2026: This is Lux, our 13-year-old beagle-dachshund mix. She is a rescue dog and is a very sweet dog.

Jan 16, 2026: Peer Tube I am learning to use peertube. This is my first video post using peertube.

Dec 25, 2025: Merry Christmas 2025 I am grateful for another Christmas with my family. We enjoyed the Christmas Eve service at Kernersville Wesleyan Church. It was a candlelight service …

May 27, 2025: Mother’s Day 2025 Amanda, Emily, Julie and Rita Spriggs Celebrating Mother’s Day This post is a couple of weeks late. On 5/11/2025, our family celebrated Mother’s Day. …

May 1, 2025: Reflections on the Flight of Honor Experience My father is a Vietnam Veteran. I have written about his experience in Vietnam in my blog post: Jerry's Journey to Vietnam and Return Home On April …

Apr 27, 2025: A Lovely Walk at Hanging Rock Park Julie and I live about 30 minutes from Hanging Rock Park in North Carolina. We decided to go to the park after church today. The weather was beautiful …

Apr 20, 2025: Happy Easter 2025 Dave and Julie - Easter 2025 Dave and Julie - Easter 2025 Easter Dinner 2025 Easter Dinner 2025 Happy Easter 2025. Julie and I enjoyed the Easter …

Mar 16, 2025: Jerry’s Journey to Vietnam and Return Home Jerry Spriggs’ Army Photo, February 1966 Introduction My dad, Jerry Spriggs, is an Army veteran and was deployed to Vietnam in 1967-68. While growing …

Mar 5, 2025: Happy Birthday, Mom Mom with her birthday cake We enjoyed celebrating my mom’s birthday with her a few days ago. My mom is very kind and loving. We didn’t do anything …

Feb 28, 2025: Dad's Birthday My family enjoyed celebrating my dad's birthday earlier this month. Next year, he will be 80. We had a nice dinner and cake and enjoyed spending time …

Feb 17, 2025: Looking forward to a good year Last year was a good year for me. My health was much better. I enjoyed time with family. Each new year brings opportunities and experiences to enjoy. …

Dec 25, 2024: Christmas Eve 2024 I have been enjoying vacation and will be off from work for 2 weeks. This is the busy time of year for my wife Julie. She is a mail carrier and her …

Dec 17, 2024: Christmas 2024 We are grateful for another good year. We live in a multigenerational household with our youngest daughter, Emily, and Dave's parents, Jerry and Rita. …

Dec 7, 2024: Family memories as another year ends Rita Spriggs, Troy Pence, Don Pence, Paul Pence in 2018 As 2024 draws to a close, I reminisce about the past few years. Christmas is a wonderful time …

Nov 28, 2024: Thanksgiving 2024 Today was a wonderful day. I enjoyed spending time with my mom and dad, my daughters, my son-in-law, and my wife. We had a delicious meal. It was good …

Nov 27, 2024: Thirty Years in the Mental Health Field As this year is drawing to a close, I realize that 2024 is an anniversary year for me. I started working in the mental health field in 1994. My first …

Nov 26, 2024: Happy Birthday, Julie Julie Spriggs enjoying a birthday treat We celebrated Julie's 60th birthday yesterday. She had a busy workday delivering the mail and didn't come home …

Nov 23, 2024: Eye Surgery For the past year or so, I have had a decline in my vision. By the late Spring of 2024, my vision had deteriorated to the point that it was becoming …

Sep 29, 2024: Goodbye, Uncle Paul I traveled to Michigan to attend Paul Royce Pence's funeral on 9/19/2024. My mom and dad made the trip together. It was a sad occasion, but we were …

Jun 23, 2024: Local Theater Julie and I went to the Kernersville Little Theater today. We saw a matinée performance of Beauty and the Beast. The actors and musicians were good. …

Jun 21, 2024: Bike Ride I ordered a Pedego Interceptor about 3 weeks ago, and it arrived on Wednesday. I haven't ridden bicycles in over 10 years. This is my 2nd day riding …

Jun 17, 2024: Father's Day 2024 Our family was able to enjoy dinner together on Father's Day, 6/16/2024. We went to Bleu's Restaurant in Winston-Salem, which is one of my dad's …

Jun 17, 2024: A Quick Trip to Michigan Julie and I went to Michigan to attend Troy David Pence's open house on 6/15/2024. We are happy for him that he has graduated from high school. He …

May 9, 2024: Vacation to Charleston, South Carolina Emily, Julie, and Dave Spriggs - sailing in Charleston Harbor Emily, Julie and I went on vacation to Charleston, South Carolina from 5/4/2024 through …

Mar 1, 2024: Happy Birthday Mom Today is my mom’s 80th birthday. Julie and I enjoyed having dinner with her and my dad to celebrate. Emily and her friend Haley were able to join us. …

Feb 21, 2024: Julie's Post-Op Appointment Julie had surgery to treat breast cancer on 2/13/2024 and today was her first post-op appointment. We did not know what the prognosis or treatment …

Feb 20, 2024: Beautiful Day

Feb 15, 2024: My Dad's Birthday - 2024 We celebrated my dad's birthday on 2/1/2024. It was good for our family to be together and to see my mom and dad enjoy a happy moment.

Feb 14, 2024: Valentine’s Day 2024 Today is not a typical Valentine’s Day, but Julie and I are glad to be together. It is a blessing to be in love. Julie had surgery to treat breast …

Feb 11, 2024: Dinner at Olive Garden Our first date was at the Olive Garen in late Spring of 2015. We enjoyed an early Valentine's Day dinner tonight. Julie will be having surgery on …

Feb 4, 2024: Busy Weekend I have been working on several projects this weekend. I will be ready to send my taxes to our tax preparer in a few days and it will be good to have …

Jan 28, 2024: Challenges During the First Month of 2024 I am writing this post on the last Sunday of January 2024. The first month of this year has gone by quickly. Julie and I have been busy with work, …

Jan 21, 2024: It has been a good day and a good week. I’m looking forward to the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

Jan 16, 2024: I am looking forward to watching True Detective I plan to watch the first episode tonight. I enjoyed the first 3 seasons. This will be Jodie …

Jan 15, 2024: I am looking forward to spending some time with my family today. My parents and one of our daughters will be joining my wife and me for dinner. My …

Jan 15, 2024: Family Time I am looking forward to spending some time with my family today. My parents and one of our daughters will be joining my wife and me for dinner. My …

Jan 14, 2024: I enjoyed watching “Killers of the Flower Moon” today. boxd.it/5B3RkH

Jan 14, 2024: Killers of the Flower Moon Today, I had a great time watching "Killers of the Flower Moon." Click the link below to read my review on letterboxed. A ★★★★ review of Killers of …

Jan 14, 2024: I am grateful to be healthier today than I was a year ago.

Jan 14, 2024: Our goats Bailey (black and white, female) and Buddy (male) enjoying the sunshine this fine Sunday.

Jan 14, 2024: Our Goats Our goats Bailey (black and white, female) and Buddy (male) enjoying the sunshine this fine Sunday.

Jan 13, 2024: I went to my local public library today. I had not been in a long time. I will plan to go more often this year. I asked the librarian for some …

Jan 13, 2024: Library Visit I went to my local public library today. I had not been in a long time. I will plan to go more often this year. I asked the librarian for some …

Jan 13, 2024: I liked watching “Death Hunt” yesterday. It is an old action movie from 1981 with Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin. Here is my review: …

Jan 13, 2024: Review of "Death Hunt" I enjoyed the movie "Death Hunt" yesterday. It is an action movie from 1981 with Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin. Here is my review: …

Jan 13, 2024: I’m thankful for another weekend to spend time with my family and finish tasks I can’t do during the week.

Jan 9, 2024: Non-Traditional work schedule Since April 2023, my schedule has changed to a compressed work week. I work Mon-Thu from 7:30am-6:00pm. It has been a good change for me. I work in …

Jan 6, 2024: I had a great time having lunch today with fellow psychologists from the NC Psychology Association. We serve on a committee together and generally …

Jan 6, 2024: Lunch with Psychologists I had a great time having lunch today with fellow psychologists from the NC Psychology Association. We serve on a committee together and generally …

Jan 5, 2024: The first work week of the New Year went well. I am grateful to have a job that is fulfilling and also for good coworkers.

Jan 5, 2024: First Work Week of the New Year The first work week of the New Year went well. I am grateful to have a job that is fulfilling and also for good coworkers.

Jan 1, 2024: Happy New Year. I hope your first day of this year was positive. If not, tomorrow is a new opportunity.

Jan 1, 2024: Happy New Year Happy New Year. I hope your first day of this year was positive. If not, tomorrow is a new opportunity.

Dec 31, 2023: New Year’s Eve 2023 2023 was a good year. I was much healthier this year than in 2021 and 2022. My oldest daughter graduated from Law School. My youngest daughter has …

Dec 26, 2023: My favorite holiday photo this year.

Dec 26, 2023: Favorite Christmas Picture 2023 My favorite Christmas photo this year.

Dec 25, 2023: A Wonderful Christmas with Family

Dec 25, 2023: A Wonderful Christmas with Family Here are some photos of our family’s time together during Christmas 2023.

Dec 25, 2023: Christmas 2023 Christmas 2023 The Spriggs family enjoying Julie’s birthday dinner Dave and Julie are grateful for the blessings of 2023. We are grateful for …

Dec 3, 2023: Merry Christmas.

Dec 3, 2023: Merry Christmas Our tree is up and decorated.

Dec 2, 2023: It is time to decorate the tree. I hope the dogs don’t knock it over.

Dec 2, 2023: Time to Decorate the Tree It is time to decorate the tree. I hope the dogs don’t knock it over.

Dec 1, 2023: Nearly 2 Years Post-Social Media I began using social media in 2008. I found reconnecting with people I hadn’t spoken with in many years, being able to share video and pictures with …

Dec 1, 2023: Nearly 2 Years Post-Social Media I began using social medial in 2008. I found reconnecting with people I hadn’t spoken with in many years, being able to share video and pictures with …

Nov 30, 2023: I went with 3 coworkers to University of North Carolina at Greensboro for their accreditation site visit. Other practicum supervisors from other …

Nov 30, 2023: UNC-G Site Visit I went with 3 coworkers to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for their accreditation site visit. Other practicum supervisors from other …

Nov 29, 2023: We have a rescue dog and he was neutered today. I hate to see him in pain. I hope he feels better soon.

Nov 28, 2023: I am trying to learn some new productivity methods of managing information. There are many YouTube videos and books on the topic. I have been trying …

Nov 27, 2023: Today was a busy day at work. There were times when the day was stressful, but it was fulfilling. I am glad to be home and relax for a while. I’m …

Nov 26, 2023: Enjoying a Good Weekend, While Looking Forward to the Workweek I’m grateful for a good year. I had a number of health challenges in 2021 and 2022 and have been healthier this year. It has been an especially …

Nov 25, 2023: Here is a brief video of our Thanksgiving Dinner. We also celebrated Julie’s birthday and Marshall’s birthday.

Nov 25, 2023: Thanksgiving 2023 Here is a brief video of our Thanksgiving Dinner. We also celebrated Julie's birthday and Marshall's birthday.

Nov 25, 2023: It was a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’m especially thankful for my family.

Nov 25, 2023: Celebrating Julie's Birthday It was a wonderful meal to celebrate Julie’s birthday, and we also had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’m especially thankful for my family.

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