-
In the Year 2009 . . .
Nobody told Jack that last night was New Year’s Eve, so he got up on time today (on time = 6:30 am) and thus am I spending the first day of 2009 grumpy…
-
The First Celebration of Many!
Let me tell you about the joys of a parent’s Christmas. One week ago was Christmas Eve. Even though my child is only 8 months old and my niece just 6 weeks,…
-
Knee Deep, Knee Deep
In diapers, that is. We are here, holidaying at Patrick’s family’s place, with babies and dogs and loved ones all ’round. The tree is full of pressies, the belly is full of ice cream/chocolate/fried…
-
Lost in Translation
The Israelis who run my company do not tend to thank people. It’s a cultural thing, just the way they all operate, but none of us Americans can get used to it and…
-
Strike That
It’s not a "very faint black eye," as previously stated. Today this thing is purple and yellow and green and seriously gross. Gah. It didn’t even hurt that much.