My 2014 Christmas haul
Another Christmas and another outstanding haul of gifts from my amazing wife, who understands me so well. Some people wish for cashmere sweaters, brand new video game systems, stylish watches,…
The cat peed and pooped and vomited on our Christmas preparations, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
My wife and I left about 80% of our preparations for Christmas until December 24. At the beginning of the day, we had only one gift for each child. We…
My daughter’s grandmother is sadly more Susan than grandmother
We were trimming the tree. Decorating the house for Christmas. My daughter and son had found the nativity scene music boxes in the box of Christmas decorations and were staring…
Storyteller Interruptus
I don’t have an office. I have a sad, little room attached to the side of the house with ancient windows and no heat that would require a hat and…
Turns out that I’m quite the catch
There are 6.8 billion people on the planet. Only 3.5 billion use a toothbrush. My wife may think that I can’t wash the dishes (as she told a sold out…
Another reason why I want a time machine
I don’t want to change history. Just watch it unfold. For moments like these:
If Newington, Connecticut ever wants a new slogan, it has many options, including a serial killer and a lot of coffee.
I live in the town of Newington, Connecticut. Our town’s slogan, at least according to our seal, is Growth & Progress. This is a fine slogan, I guess. The two…
Why it’s glorious to be a Patriots fan
Since 1993, the New England Patriots have had two starting quarterbacks: Perennial Pro Bowler Drew Bledsoe and future Hall of Famer Tom Brady. There was a season when backup quarterback…
“I checked his tushy and there was no poop anywhere.”
I was sitting at my computer in the dining room, writing my next great American novel. My five year-old daughter, Clara, and my two year-old son, Charlie, were upstairs playing.…
Seasons Magazine: My latest column on how real men don’t use snow blowers
The winter edition of Seasons magazine is now available for your reading pleasure. If you don’t subscribe to Seasons, the magazine can also be read online, including my column, “The…
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