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”
Tag Archives: Parenting
God Hears and Answers Prayers
A few months ago, I was listening to a radio show in which a woman discussed growing up Jewish but not believing. In adulthood, she had come back around to her faith. She recommended a particular technique for conversing with deity. She said to go out into nature, settle somewhere, and speak to deity withoutContinue reading “God Hears and Answers Prayers”
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”
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”
Among My People in the South
Lauren and I made a quick day trip to Florida to meet Brayden’s family before Lucia and Brayden head back to Hawaii and before he sets off on a naval assignment for a few weeks. When we rolled up to the house in Titusville, we heard roosters crowing as we got out of the car.Continue reading “Among My People in the South”
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”
Welcome to the Goons, Brayden
Last year, through a variety of tragicomic circumstances, we were forced to replace a car. We opted for a small SUV, and one of its perks was that it has Apple CarPlay. This makes it far easier to deal with messages and calls hands-free. Lindsay and I took the new car on one of itsContinue reading “Welcome to the Goons, Brayden”
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”
His Smile Lit Up a Room and Other Things to Say at My Funeral 