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”
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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”
The New Myth of Porn Star Farms
The issue of ice cream is deadly serious in the Laws household. And yes, I say issue. Lauren, in particular, is a Massachusetts ice cream aficionado—she can go into just about any parlor from the South Shore to the North Shore and know exactly what the best flavor is and how to manipulate the systemContinue reading “The New Myth of Porn Star Farms”
The Greatest Thing Is Sliced Bread
When I was a kid, my mother ground wheat once a week in this huge, loud machine, then used the flour to make seven loaves of whole wheat bread. As an obnoxious child, I found this ordinary and boring, and I always wanted white Butterkrust bread from the store. My Grandma Hill, who lived withContinue reading “The Greatest Thing Is Sliced Bread”
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”
Just Say No to Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Last winter, we were driving Graham home from Plymouth when he asked, “What’s for dinner?” It was dark and cold, and route 44 stretched out like a black ribbon ahead of us. “Chicken pot pie soup,” Lauren said. “Chicken pot pie?” said Graham. “Soup,” said Lauren. “Chicken pot pie soup.” “What is that?” I said.Continue reading “Just Say No to Chicken Pot Pie Soup”
Real Gangstas Don’t Flex Nuts
They are jv district champions, having curb-stomped Victoria 35-14 in the final game of the regular season. The young man played tight end in their wing T offense and safety in their 4-4 defense. He had a dozen tackles, a game full of blocking, and a punt return for a touchdown. To celebrate, Terry, Ted,Continue reading “Real Gangstas Don’t Flex Nuts”
You Remind Me So Much of that One Girl
Before dinner, they sit in the living room waiting for Granny. She is making lasagna, and it is best to leave her alone. The young man sits on the couch next to Lauren, holding her left hand in his right as they watch TV. He runs his index finger around the small $600 diamond heContinue reading “You Remind Me So Much of that One Girl”
His Smile Lit Up a Room and Other Things to Say at My Funeral 