Preserving Childhood Innocence by Burying the Unfortunate
Several years ago, we had a cat. He was sleek, moved effortlessly, and annoyed us to no end. In fact, when we…
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Endings in Parenting Story Often More Bittersweet, Sad than Happy
I never thought about beginnings and endings as a boy. They often seemed simultaneous. But now my twin sons are heading for…
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Earthquake Hastens Toddler Son’s First Man-to-Man Talk
Guys really do talk about their thoughts and feelings all the time. Just because it’s not emotive doesn’t mean it’s not happening.
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Holiday Tradition Needs a Reboot for Growing Son
He loved going to the Thanksgiving Parade for years. What happened? When did he grow up? Why did our holiday tradition become…
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Void of Trick-or-Treaters, Neighborhood’s Halloween Brings Eerie Quiet
I miss seeing trick-or-treaters in their costumes. I miss giving out candy, especially the leftovers. I miss getting to know my neighbors.
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Pumpkin Patch Illustrates the Many Choices We Make in Parenting
You don’t know what you’re going to get in a pumpkin patch. But don’t shortchange the journey with the aspirations of the…
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