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”
Tag Archives: Fathers
Run, Run, Run As Fast You Can, said Satan
I picked up Graham from his track workout yesterday. Naturally, he kept me waiting because he had “to hit a cooldown.” Readers, his “cooldown” is two miles and this after running ten four-hundred-meter sprints. So to be clear, he sprinted for 2.5 miles then “hit a cooldown” of two miles. Sometimes, I too will doContinue reading “Run, Run, Run As Fast You Can, said Satan”
You Owe Me for My Ankle
We navigate and negotiate a lot of challenges and conflicts in our marriage. For example, pretty much the worst thing either of us can be made to do is call the pizza restaurant to place the order. Worse than that? Driving to pick it up. Worse even than that? Having to go inside to getContinue reading “You Owe Me for My Ankle”
Revenge Is a Cinnamon Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
When Grant was born, we spent three days at Brigham & Women’s hospital so Lauren could recover from her C-section. During that time, Grant became a small legend in the nursery among the nurses. He was so big (10 lbs 1 oz) that they would hold him up when the birthing mothers class would walkContinue reading “Revenge Is a Cinnamon Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting”
Put a Ring on It
Six weeks ago, I got a text from Lucia’s boyfriend, Brayden. Hey, can I give you a call? I have something really important to ask you. “Hey, Lauren,” I hollered. “Brayden wants to call.” Sure, I wrote back. Probably just going to tell you what Lauren’s dad told me in the same situation. I sawContinue reading “Put a Ring on It”
Report from New Balance Headquarters
At the eight-hundred-meter mark, Graham was in seventh place and on pace for a 4:48-mile finish. We were at the New Balance world headquarters on one of the nicest indoor tracks in the world—in fact, the NCAA indoor national championship will be held there in 2024. Graham had qualified for the race eighth out ofContinue reading “Report from New Balance Headquarters”
The Christmas Sword of Vengeance
Years ago, Grant had a buddy over to play. They went down to our basement and began raising royal hell, which was par for the two of them. At some point, the din got so loud that I went downstairs to make sure things were still intact. They weren’t. The boys were jumping off ourContinue reading “The Christmas Sword of Vengeance”
But Was It Funny?
Lindsay returned home Sunday afternoon. Her arrival was full of tension—her plane was early, she was starving, she was full of rage at other passengers (she’s often full of rage), and we were running a bit late. We had no time after Church to eat lunch; we just changed clothes and dashed out the door.Continue reading “But Was It Funny?”
Punishments for Crimes Against Hair
Graham hadn’t had a haircut in about ten weeks, so on Saturday, I made noon appointments at Supercuts for both of us. As I did, he headed out to do his weekend ten-mile run. He wound up getting back at 11:30 am, which is when we needed to leave. When he walked in the doorContinue reading “Punishments for Crimes Against Hair”
Eulogy for Levi Martin
On December 18, 2022, Dave Martin posted to a group chat we are part of that they had lost their son Levi to suicide. I went to the Martins’ house to be with them and stayed several hours through police interviews, the medical examiners, and family and friends showing up. I returned the next nightContinue reading “Eulogy for Levi Martin”
His Smile Lit Up a Room and Other Things to Say at My Funeral 