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It's been rather momentous around here, what with all the milestones. I think it was about two weeks ago that Isaac suddenly sat down and wrote his name. Well, before that he wrote "zoo." But other than zoo and a … Continue reading →

Should I have seen the signs? Should the shaved hoo-hah and lack of modesty have tipped me off? Just replace "attacking SUVs with umbrellas" with "insane peeing"; and "Promises rehab" with "crate in the laundry room" and you have yourself … Continue reading →

The other night at dinner we were having one of our all-too-common dinner altercations. You know, Isaac whirling his napkin over his head like some kind of warrior or perhaps sports fan, refusing to eat, running laps around the table, … Continue reading →

This is little Zane Grey. In the first photo, she’s shown with her normal fur (the late Mr. Cat at left). Then… the haircut. Now, as you likely know, if you take your long-furred cat into a pet grooming place, … Continue reading →

Of course, in the last week I have been thinking a lot about our late brother-in-law Will Caldwell. Our relationship was slow moving. We saw each other once or twice a year at family gatherings over the course of more … Continue reading →

Last Friday evening Ben was on the way home from work. As we often do, we were chatting on the phone while he drove. Just talking about the day and what to have for dinner. He got another call and … Continue reading →

I like winter probably more than most people. Having grown up in Minnesota, I’m no stranger to the sensations of sub-zero arctic blasts—snot freezing inside your nostrils into little rocks; eyelashes struck together with ice, etc. I’m okay with all … Continue reading →