Where I’m Going and Where I’m From Isn’t Your Business

NOTE: Originally written in September 2015, but never published. I was having dinner with my brother Sarge last night and this conversation came up. I gave it another look this morning and it reads better than I remember, if a slight bit petulant. But the fact remains that I, and all my brothers and sisters,…


Wherein, Yet Again, I Solve Another Problem

Q. Are Hot Dog Toasters cool? A. Yes.


The Hunt For Giggles

Logan has not giggled yet, but not for lack of trying. I’ve got him to laugh, to smile, to imitate some of the sounds I make, even some little high pitched almost screams of joy, but no giggles. We lay on the floor and talk a lot and he seems to enjoy it just fine,…


Wherein I Solve Another Problem Again

Q. Is the correct way to eat string cheese by peeling pieces off or biting into it like a candy bar? A. Nice try with the trick question. The proper technique depends on the circumstances. If you are rushed for time or one hand is otherwise occupied or filthy, by all means, eat it like…


Being an Ocean

I have a friend going through a rough patch. As often happens during times like these, they want to make some changes… But people won’t let them. “We’ve heard this before” they say. “We’ve had these conversations before.” I get that. But when the person takes actual steps, makes moves in the right direction, is…