Gordon Laws

We Are a House Divided

I’m sure most of you read these posts and think, Well, if that’s the worst of it for them, things must be pretty awesome. But of course, no one tells the truth on social media, and the oldest true crime trope is, They were so normal and nice! Who could have guessed they would allContinue reading “We Are a House Divided”

What Is Love?

Let me tell you what love is—real love. It is not all the mushy stuff we associate with Valentine’s Day. I mean, do that stuff you want, but that’s not it. And with your kids, it’s not mama-bearing every situation they face. Again, do that if you want. No, real love is spending the AFCContinue reading “What Is Love?”

Hard Confessions Are Part of Marriage

Even good marriages have tough moments—there are conflicts, hidden wounds from childhood that surface, times where partners hurt each other, confessions we must make. Yes, confessions. Because what’s done in the dark behind our spouses’ backs can never be hidden forever. We were riding in the car to one of Graham’s events, and Lauren said,Continue reading “Hard Confessions Are Part of Marriage”

A Good Way to Make Tuna Casserole

Last week, Lauren found a recipe for tuna casserole she got excited about. Yes, this is what counts for excitement at Greenhill Manor. I couldn’t quite divine what was so exciting—maybe it was easy, maybe she thought it would be awesome? I don’t hate tuna casserole. It’s just sort of fine. Tuesday night, we hadContinue reading “A Good Way to Make Tuna Casserole”

I Sleep With a Traitor

Let us all take a moment or, preferably many moments, to appreciate the artistry of this image, which was used in yesterday’s post. Not knowing that said image was to be featured in yesterday’s post, Lucia was unhappy with the reception it got over the Goons. There were various “ha has” and the like, butContinue reading “I Sleep With a Traitor”

The Updated Schedule of the Tiny Tyrant

Here at Greenhill Manor, we all live in thrall to the tiny tyrant, and of late, some of the battles of wills have been particularly strong. Each day has a schedule that he expects, and omissions from it are not acceptable. It is also his prerogative to attempt to add to the schedule if saidContinue reading “The Updated Schedule of the Tiny Tyrant”

Click Bait, Starring Lindsay Laws

Lindsay is wrestling and studying to be a physician’s assistant at Lock Haven University. But clearly, she has backup plans if those pathways don’t work out. Being a TikTok star, for example. The other day, Lindsay posted this video on her TikTok account and instantly racked up hundreds of views. That set off mild paroxysmsContinue reading “Click Bait, Starring Lindsay Laws”

A Day that Will Live in Infamy

Sunday was a personal disaster from which there is undoubtedly no coming back. Oh, from the outside looking in it probably seemed fine. There was the whole amusing thing about Graham forgetting to run the last lap in a relay his team wasn’t going to win. After, we went home, we watched playoff football, ateContinue reading “A Day that Will Live in Infamy”

That’s Not What He Wanted to Cook

Sunday was the statewide indoor relays—all relays, no individual events. Graham was assigned to the distance medley relay, as were three other freshmen. A team stacked with four freshmen is not likely to be a main contender, and indeed, they were seeded twenty-first in the field and put in the slow heat. The medley relayContinue reading “That’s Not What He Wanted to Cook”

But That’s Lauren

Last week during the birthday dinner for our brother-in-law, Lauren looked up mid-meal and said, “I can’t believe I just did that.” “What’s that?” I said. “I gave myself twenty units of insulin. I meant to cover twenty grams of carbs. That was really stupid. I’ve never done that before.” “So you have too muchContinue reading “But That’s Lauren”