As the week went by, I started to have a reservation or two about what was going on in Pennsylvania. Lauren kept telling me how great it was to be with Lindsay, how great Carson was, how it was really good she had gone out there because of all she could do for Lindsay, howContinue reading “Our Marriage Is Becoming Fine Art”
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Actually, the Surgery Was about Lucia
Readers, like all great corporations, I value your feedback and take it seriously, and I am always trying to deliver an unparalleled experience. I know you have a choice in written materials, and I am so grateful for the time you spend on mine. Your comments come to me in various forms, usually at theContinue reading “Actually, the Surgery Was about Lucia”
This Surgery Was Really About Me
These are the times that try men’s souls. And Lindsay’s soul. And Dobby’s soul. Especially Dobby’s soul. Here we see Dobby bravely trying to overcome his PTSD from his grooming appointment. This picture is probably worth thousands of words, and I probably don’t need to tell you anymore how rough his grooming appointment was. LindsayContinue reading “This Surgery Was Really About Me”
The Laws Take Some Ls
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The week started with immense promise, as Lindsay came home for spring break, Lu and Brayden qualified for base housing, and Grant bought his first meat smoker. Then, it all went to hell. First, I came home from a meeting to find LindsayContinue reading “The Laws Take Some Ls”
Guess Who’s Back
I broke my daily writing streak this week, which I know was shattering to roughly no one out there. Kind of an explosion of activity and things at work, and I just got behind. We had some massive family developments this week. And by that I mean that Lauren finally took an L in theContinue reading “Guess Who’s Back”
My New Secret Ingredient
Thursday night, Lauren and I combined to make a great dinner of roasted chicken thighs and vegetables atop Cajun rice. I made Dobby his own small plate, and its reception was, well, underwhelming. He’s been expressing a strong preference for red meat lately, so much so that he turned his nose up at chicken McNuggetsContinue reading “My New Secret Ingredient”
Brayden Was on a Boat
At 11:35 this morning, we got this text from Brayden: GOOOOOODDDDDD F—IN MORNING HAWAIIIIIIII. So first of all, great job on the Good Morning Vietnam reference. And second, welcome back, Brayden! The USS Taylor Swift was in the process of pulling in to port, and Brayden and Lucia were to be reunited after six weeks.Continue reading “Brayden Was on a Boat”
On the Trail of Moby-Dick
For the first time in five years, we do not have a kid preparing for the Massachusetts All State Wrestling tournament this week, meaning that our Presidents’ Day had no agenda. Graham had to work at Chick-Fil-A, so it was up to Lauren and me to entertain ourselves. If you haven’t learned by now, there’sContinue reading “On the Trail of Moby-Dick”
No Marshmallow
We have had five pregnancies and four babies but neither of those for more than fifteen years. In fact, owing to Lauren’s type 1 diabetes and a discussion around how it should not always be on the woman to prevent pregnancy, a few years ago I saw the doctor for the procedure (which side note,Continue reading “No Marshmallow”
Everything Is Out to Get Me
Bear with me through a list of sorts. In the last six months, we’ve had to deal with the following. Six weeks ago, we started smelling furnace exhaust in the living room. We called our furnace guy. He came over twice and improved the efficiency of the furnace markedly, which improved the output of exhaust,Continue reading “Everything Is Out to Get Me”
His Smile Lit Up a Room and Other Things to Say at My Funeral 