My kids are weird. I mean, all kids are weird. But my twin boys are really weird sometimes (so is my daughter, but that's a subject for another day). Interacting with my sons is like finding out there's an entire conversation going on that I was completely unaware of (and sometimes that is literally what … Continue reading Jeff! I Love That Guy!
The Weight We Carry
Originally written in 2020 I took the kids to the park yesterday and was looking forward to just checking out on my phone while they played. And then, 10 minutes after arriving, I was spotted by someone I had worked with years ago. As it turns out, she lives not far from me, and had … Continue reading The Weight We Carry
The DFP
Six months into being married, I decided we should get another dog. Michael wasn't totally on board so I did what any rational person would do - I waited until he was gone one night and then started looking on Craigslist (why Craigslist, you ask? I don't know, it was 2009). Against all odds, I … Continue reading The DFP
The Great Recorder Incident of 2022
In what can only be described as an obvious and unmistakable act of war, Michael brought home a recorder and gave it to Rebecca this afternoon. The shrieks, squawks, and squeals started long before the recorder was actually out of its packaging. Our daughter, when excited, has the vocal capacity to imitate what I can … Continue reading The Great Recorder Incident of 2022
A Lunchtime Error
Originally written April 2020 Friends, let me take you on a journey with me. The journey of my lunch today. I’m considered an essential worker, although I work in an office. Despite technically being an essential worker, I have been mostly able to work remotely during this strange phenomenon known as a global pandemic. But … Continue reading A Lunchtime Error
The Pop-Tart Dilemma
There's a weird paradox I deal with as a parent, that nobody ever told me I would need to think about. And yet, I do constantly. It literally comes up every day. Sometimes multiple times a day. In a nutshell, it's this: I've realized that while my main goal as a (hopefully) good parent is … Continue reading The Pop-Tart Dilemma
A Birthday Poem
Written for my brother, Ethan, on his 18th birthday Today is your birthday, oh yes, it's today! Celebrate in the most wonderful way. But first, with some jokes and a few sly Seuss-isms, allow me to guide you through Adult-World Prisms. You can legally vote now, and go off to war - but that is … Continue reading A Birthday Poem
One and Two
One and Two I was one, and you were two. I was not me, but lost in you. But you were you and could still be yourself without being lost in me. It takes two ones to make up two, and I did all I could for you. I cared so much, I couldn’t see … Continue reading One and Two
The Day My Grandmother Died
The day my grandmother died,the world didn’t stop turning. Clocks didn’t stopas she inched toward death, helped along by morphine.It took almost three days.Her children, those living,sat in a vigil by her bedside,and said prayers.It’s too much,my father cried – too much, all within six weeks. He cried, while stroking her hair.telling her it was okay to let … Continue reading The Day My Grandmother Died
Ode to Coffee
O Brewing Cup! Thou dost renew mine spirits wavering. Cheers for Caffeine – Thou art so true to mine heart quavering. When Thou art ever by my side amid the frosty morn, my skepticism is belied and faith in Thee reborn! O Mocha Hot, and ever rich O Latte, smooth and mild. Columbian! Good for … Continue reading Ode to Coffee
Pocket Sized 