Farewell to a season

It’s that time of year.
I don’t remember feeling blue last year. I must have. But I think this season it’s hit a bit harder. I don’t know why.
I’ve tried to forget it, ignore it, put it out of my mind. When that didn’t work I tried to hold on, snatching every possible minute of [...]

Things overheard on a college campus

Into a cell phone: “I’m going to vomit.”
Among friends: “I mean, does that suck balls or what?” “Yeah, dude.”
Clearly disappointed: “He told me he had 8 o’clock classes, and I’m like, dude.”
Like, hello?: “I thought the American populace was intelligent and rational. …” “Yeah, like, no.”

Urine town

I can add this to the list of happenings that fatherhood has bestowed upon me.
Before Friday night, I never before had carried a 3-year-old out of a high school gym during a basketball game and then discovered that the child had nearly saturated her underpants, pants, socks and shoes with urine.
That explained why Ella stopped [...]

Heavy weight

A lot of what Ella says gives me a little jolt. She’s saying many things for the first time, such as, “Actually, I think I’ll go play in the rain,” and “It is obviously not an option,” and I haven’t had time to become inured. I mostly think they’re funny.
A couple of weeks ago, though, [...]

No time like the present to explore the past

Yesterday I was calling around to cancel some credit cards, the ones I got as special deals — get a card, save 20%, etc. — and only used once. (Quick aside: I had three Sears cards. When I called to cancel them the oldest turned out to be my ex-wife’s account. I’m still listed as [...]

post mordem

Actually, the ironic headline isn’t accurate.
I had a great Christmas break. I didn’t go to work for two weeks. I hardly checked email.
I didn’t return to this blog.
Why? I don’t know. I needed a break. I spent more time with Ella and Trish, including a new appointment as Ella’s official tucker-in. I slept [...]