Ode to George
Stepdads get a bad rap sometimes. I am blessed to have such a wonderful one. Thanks, Mom. Ode to George (To the tune of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony – Ode to Joy) He loves my mom and makes her laugh...
View ArticleOs brasileiros estão aqui! (The Brazilians are Here)
Did I mention we’ve been entertaining family from Brazil this week? NO? Well, we are. And we’re eating A LOT and seeing our city and the surrounding area through the eyes of tourists. There are 8...
View ArticleGrandpa’s Got Game
We hosted international visitors a couple of weeks ago. Our guests included two couples — One’s aunt and uncle and their longtime friends, the Sales VP and the PhD. Both couples have been married for...
View ArticleDear Momma
Dear Momma, Do you remember when I came home from All-Star band camp sporting a giant purple hickey courtesy of the super-cute snare player from the drum line? I was 15 and it was my first hickey. I...
View ArticleAnd Samuel Makes Ten
Just after midnight this morning, about a million miles away from here, our family welcomed another blessing to the world. He is huge and hungry and adorable and he will be loved. (Oh, how he will be...
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