Monthly Archives: June 2009
Criminally addictive
Television’s Law & Order: Criminal Intent has a character named Capt. Danny Ross. But it turns out that this actor, Eric Bogosian, is actually the author of a criminally addictive novel: Perforated Heart. I was stuck in bed for two days with … Continue reading
Solo vacation, anyone?
I have a girlfriend who takes an annual vacation by herself. Nothing fancy … she just picks a nearby city and books herself into a hotel room. Sometimes she meanders about the local sights and sometimes she just hangs out in her … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Love, Living, Observations, Travel
My brother, the puppy-replacement
Daughter: I really miss having a dog in our family. Mother: Me too, honey. Daughter: I wish we could get a puppy; get a new dog for our family. Mother: I do sometimes too, honey. Daughter: Oh well, at least … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Darling
One year ago today, a dear little fellow joined our family. Our world will never be the same. Happy birthday dear son.
There’s no denying it now: I’m old.
I’m old. There’s just no denying it anymore. Three things happened in one day to slap this fact right into my face. First, my daughter comes home yesterday singing “School’s out for summer!” She starts to repeat this refrain, … Continue reading
Filed under Family, Headlines, Living, Observations, Tales
A child’s prayer
I’m not much for formal religion, but this prayer came home in my daughter’s school bag yesterday and I just loved it. It seems like a perfect wish-list for a child’s summer, doesn’t it? A Prayer May no cats get … Continue reading
Filed under Family, Living, Observations, Tales
The Teacher’s Gift
In past years I’ve struggled with the obligatory thank-you gift for my daughter’s teachers. I say “obligatory” not because I don’t feel genuine gratitude for the work and passion that my daughter’s teachers bring to the classroom every day, but … Continue reading
Filed under Activities, Family, Living, Observations, Shopping
Suicide in the news
I found it curious that last Saturday two of our national newspapers had below-the-fold cover stories on the topic of suicide. Suicide is something that rarely gets discussed among family members, let alone in our mainstream media. In this case … Continue reading
4 Days
Dear Son, Not only are you adorable, but you are clever. Since my last letter to you, it is clear that you have chosen not to be sold to the highest bidder on the black market. And further, you are … Continue reading
Filed under Family, Living, Observations, Tales
Dear Dad
You know how they say that little girls grow into women who marry men just like their fathers? I think there’s alot of truth in that. And that’s why I’m especially glad to have you as my father. It means that … Continue reading
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