Last week Elena and I found ourselves sitting across from a cheerful fellow. Eager to shake my hand, he introduced himself as the man who would see us through to Elena's graduation from high school. He's her high school counselor, and we were there to schedule her freshman … [Read more...] about Same Old Song, Different Dance
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What We’re Doing in 2016
Mike was the first person to notice them. Walking by the printer, he spied them fresh off the press. "This year I will" he read ... "Oh no, are these for us?" They were indeed! Cute New Year's resolution printables courtesy of Pinterest, one for each of us. Sigh. "You're … [Read more...] about What We’re Doing in 2016
The Gift of Travel: Choosing Experiences Over Gifts
We're a little over two weeks past Christmas and I'm wondering ... now that the tinsel has settled and stockings are put away, how was your Christmas? More specifically, how many of the things that were purchased for the purpose of gift-giving are still giving pleasure, … [Read more...] about The Gift of Travel: Choosing Experiences Over Gifts
Colts vs. Broncos: Of Sons and Swagger
On one side of the field: Peyton Manning. The person who is single-handedly responsible for me even being here in the first place. The person who made me love him, and conversely, football. My favorite player of all time, and also the very same person that broke my heart three … [Read more...] about Colts vs. Broncos: Of Sons and Swagger
Six Divided by Two: Spending One-on-One Time With the Kids
It's amazing how shifting from the toddler and preschool days of parenting into the school age days can radically change the way you spend time with your kids. One day it feels like you never do anything without the kids, the next day it feels like you never see them. And even … [Read more...] about Six Divided by Two: Spending One-on-One Time With the Kids