I have cousins, whom I kind of love a lot. As a matter of fact, I think they would be surprised at how much... Read More
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… on (shhhh!) a test run
shhhhh….. whisper okay? look….. I woke up super early this morning to take a photo of the village for you. I had no idea... Read More
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… on readying
Every year, for decades, the Christmas season has hosted an event so special… So festive. And anticipated. And magical. And loud. Family Christmas. And it’s... Read More
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on a day at the museum, just me and ‘dad’
Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen... Read More
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… on this dog
Marshal Dillon Dingle came to us about a week after my soul dog, T, left. I still well up thinking of T. Still smile... Read More
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… on death at christmas
Someone important to our family just entered hospice care. A wonderful woman, loving and strong. A woman who is loved, who will be missed.... Read More
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… on a true story, at Christmastime
Grab a cup of coffee, or cocoa. Heck, I don’t know what time it is where you are, maybe you want to settle in... Read More
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… on finding joy, somehow
The other day, the day after Thanksgiving, instead of getting up super early and pushing the glowing button on the coffee maker, puttering around,... Read More
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… on thanksgiving, before
The early morning on Thanksgiving is quiet. The table has been set since last night. I place a ‘cracker’ on each plate, a... Read More
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… on the in-just-ice of ‘just’
Dear Team, Aw man, I know it stings. There are a million things that people like me, old people, will say to you. You played... Read More
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… on retroactive fun
“I think the Romans must have aggravated one another very much, with their noses. Perhaps, they became the restless people they were, in consequence.”... Read More
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… on aspens and paris and humans and life
Yesterday I was unplugged. In the morning, I was immersed in philosophy. Number One Son Sam had a paper due. He is severely dyslexic... Read More