I have failed as a parent. Oh, I’m sure this picture suggests otherwise. But the failure is embedded in the picture. Can’t see it? I mean, you’re right—it is lovely that our kids like each other enough to get together for the Super Bowl on their own. And we adore both Katy (Grant’s wife) andContinue reading “My Failures as a Parent”
Tag Archives: Cooking
I Make Honey-Garlic Chicken, and I Am a Great Catch
Have you seen those memes on Instagram about what to get your spouse for Christmas/birthday/anniversary? “I’d like to get him the perfect gift, but he already got me.” I thought of this yesterday just after the grocery delivery person showed up and as my phone sat on the counter with the recipe for dinner openContinue reading “I Make Honey-Garlic Chicken, and I Am a Great Catch”
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”
This Box Is Definitely Empty
The family really likes the donuts and pastries from hell, I mean, Market Basket. Hence, when Lauren and I went Tuesday night, she emerged with a four-pack of donuts and a four-pack of sweet rolls. This morning, I was preparing my protein shake and found this. I mean, what to say here . . .Continue reading “This Box Is Definitely Empty”
His Smile Lit Up a Room and Other Things to Say at My Funeral 