The Birth of Total Teen Dad
It was their first time. We packed up the Honda Prelude, rolled back the sunroof, and headed up to Memorial Park in La Honda (located above Woodside near Loma Mar off Hwy 84 on the way to Pescadero on...
View ArticleThe Importance of Traditions
I thought I’d write about traditions today because I feel they’re increasingly important as kids grow older and society is moving towards desocialization with computers, hand-held devices, and cell...
View ArticleAnother Happy Birthday!
It’s official. My son has turned 20 today. A lot of people don’t like birthdays. I happen to be one of those that do. The way I look at it, you can’t stop time, and time ages you, so it’s best to...
View ArticleFall Affairs
Well it’s mid-October and Autumn is trying to arrive. The sun continues to insist on hanging around and push heat around. It really doesn’t matter what the weather is like during the season because...
View ArticleI Did Something Right
About a week ago, my son and I were cooking dinner together, chatting about the day. We don’t often eat dinner together anymore, but when we do, it reminds me of the days when eating dinner together...
View ArticleSukkot
As our family is in the midst of celebrating the Jewish holidays that occur this time of year, I am struck by how much more significant they feel to me now than they ever have before. The renewal of...
View ArticleA Childhood Well Lived
I remember the smell of bacon in the air. I remember the contrast of the grey chimney smoke against the cold, grey sky. I recall the clucking sound of Auntie Flora’s chickens, and Uncle Andy’s barking...
View ArticleChristmas Fail
Dave tells the story of how he once almost ruined Christmas: Our family loves the holidays. We have always embraced the full experience of this cultural mash-up of a season:...
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