Monthly Archives: November 2005

Doesn’t Test Well?

A few weeks ago I took Isaac in for his three-year check up at the doctor. I’m not proud of it, but I’ll admit a certain smug confidence, similar to that of an 8th grade French student who believes she … Continue reading

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Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

I’ve been thinking about TV a lot lately—how much is too much, how much the right amount, and is there such a thing as too little? To explain its role in our life, we watch some PBS kids’ programming, and … Continue reading

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Afraid of His Own Beard

I think it was roughly three months ago that Isaac began talking about and planning his McGregor costume for Halloween. Long before anyone else was thinking about it, he was practicing. He loved chasing his victim (usually me) throughout the … Continue reading

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