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”
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Did You Get the Memo?
Over lunch, I often take Dobby outside for some exercise and mental stimulation. I usually break this into two parts: a hike in the woods where he can smell things, go off trail, and explore followed by returning home to play soccer in the yard. By far, his favorite thing on earth is playing soccer,Continue reading “Did You Get the Memo?”
A Red-Hot Engagement Anniversary
On Tuesday, Lauren posted about the twenty-fifth anniversary of our engagement, and everyone understood it and congratulated her (and us) appropriately, instead of confusing it for our wedding anniversary, and I am quite irritated about this because I am the clear communicator around here and you all did not understand my post a couple yearsContinue reading “A Red-Hot Engagement Anniversary”
Fairy Order Must Be Restored and a Dispatch from the USS Taylor Swift
I was away for thirty-six hours on a business trip, and when I came home, I found that everything had fallen apart and that’s it every man for himself here at Greenhill Manor. Inasmuch as I am the only full-grown adult man at Greenhill Manor, that means it’s me for myself. The Fairy System utterlyContinue reading “Fairy Order Must Be Restored and a Dispatch from the USS Taylor Swift”
My Failures as a Parent
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”
Our Ghost Likes Brooklyn Drill
A few weeks ago I was scrolling Facebook on my laptop and came upon some recommended reels. The first was a super fit girl hitting a golf ball. I clicked it. I have no memory of it was demonstrating or entertaining about—its song knocked me out. But I had never heard it and needed toContinue reading “Our Ghost Likes Brooklyn Drill”
Riverboat Gambler Graham
This weekend is the biggest betting weekend of the year. The American Gaming Association estimates that $23.1 billion will be bet on the Big Game. FanDuel has literally hundreds of prop bets you can “invest” in, ranging from the length of the National Anthem (folks, it’s prerecorded—someone already knows how long it is!) to theContinue reading “Riverboat Gambler Graham”
Wait Till Your Kids Make a Diss Track
I had another topic in mind today, and I will get to it. But first, we have to deal with another salvo in the Infamous Battle of the Towels. I got out of the shower this morning, dried off, opened the bathroom door, and behold, the laundry basket. But what do you see this time,Continue reading “Wait Till Your Kids Make a Diss Track”
My Childhood Is Now Antique Apparently
One of my Dad’s favorite stories he loved to retell was about my brother and me. We had just finished eating at a restaurant, maybe a Luby’s or a Furr’s, and Stephen and I went out ahead of my parents. When Dad got through the door, we were ahead of him on the sidewalk vigorouslyContinue reading “My Childhood Is Now Antique Apparently”
Tuesdays and Thursdays with Mort and Bill
I was probably ten years old when I started bringing the paper in regularly, opening it on the coffee table, and pulling it apart to read. My early interests were the sports section, but I voraciously read all our cereal boxes, shampoo labels, the jackets of cassette tapes, and just about anything else with words.Continue reading “Tuesdays and Thursdays with Mort and Bill”
His Smile Lit Up a Room and Other Things to Say at My Funeral 