Every day I see or hear something that more or less kills me with delight. — Mary Oliver This week the news is overwhelming, the weather is darker and gloomier than normal, and there is plenty around us and maybe even within us to be anxious about. But I saw the quote above in a newsletter a…
Well, Halloween 2018 has come and gone. I just feel like I’m still picking up the safety pins and panty hose that held us and our costumes together. Despite me saying every year that we’re done with the family theme, we went with one again at the 6th Grader’s request. We don’t have a ton…
I’m always a little reflective on October 25th because it’s a significant date in our family for a couple of reasons. For one, it marks the day that the Spouse and I went on our first date—a blind date—some fifteen years ago. Earlier this week the 4th Grader asked me, “Did you really wear a…
Today is our youngest one’s seventh birthday. So, in keeping with tradition and without further adieu, here is a brief letter to her: Dear First Grader, You are seven years old today. To celebrate, I want to document seven things I like about you: You are spunky. One of your favorite words is currently “burn,”…