Deprived Childhood
I feel sorry for my wife. And not just because she has to put up with me and my bad jokes. I recently have learned that she suffered through a deprived childhood. As a child, Maria only went on one […]
Tooth Fairy Lessons
We have one less tooth in the house these days. No, I’m not getting prematurely old. And Maria didn’t wise up and finally slug me. Bridget lost her first tooth. Like most things around our house, we couldn’t have a […]
Gators Everywhere
When I go to sleep at night now, I feel worry and dread. It’s not stress from work. Or worry about crime. Or even the terrorists. I’m scared of the alligators. Now you may say I’m crazy. There are no […]
I’m Always Wrong
My wife has taken on a new hobby. In addition to her gardening and stamping, she has started to make mosaics out of pottery shards. I really enjoy her creative outlets and try to encourage her whenever I get the […]
A Foiled Nap
I took the day off from work on Thursday to watch the U.S. crash out of the World Cup. I had a busy night Wednesday and got to sleep late. I was so excited about the match, I couldn’t sleep […]
No More S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G
After nine long months, our family has emerged unscathed from the kindergarten experience. Well, I shouldn’t say unscathed because one bad thing has happened. Bridget learned how to read. I know that is not a bad thing on its face. […]
Priorities
As time goes on, we begin to take the conveniences of life for granted. We refuse to go to gas stations without “pay at the pump.” We don’t even think about using a human cashier when we can ring up […]
My Cup is Full
I have a pretty boring wardrobe. I tend to wear a lot of green, blue and beige. But for at least three days in June, I will wear a bright red shirt. It’s time for the World Cup. Since the […]
Who Wears the Pants Around Here?
The women’s movement has come a long way. But I have learned recently that the fairer sex still has a lot of ground to gain. For instance, trousers. My wife got a catalog from a well-known retailer the other day. […]
Pump This, Jersey
As human beings, we face many difficult challenges. Every day we have to tackle many tasks and make dozens of difficult decisions. It’s a wonder we even know how to correctly pump gas. According to New Jersey officials, that’s a […]