My 2017 Christmas haul
Every Christmas, I take inventory of the holiday gifts that my wife gives me.Some people wish for cashmere sweaters, the latest gadget, stylish watches, and jewelry. My hope is often…
Any gift that includes murder, blood, and betrayal is perfect in my book
I never expect a holiday gift from my students, and when asked what I want, my reply is always the same:"Word hard. Be kind. That would be more than enough…
My 2016 Christmas haul
Every Christmas, I take inventory of the holiday gifts that my wife gives me.Some people wish for cashmere sweaters, new video game systems, stylish watches, and jewelry. My hope is…
The two birthday gifts you should be asking for above all others
My birthday is approaching. My wife often asks me for gift ideas, as I can be difficult when it comes to presents. I am much more interested in eliminating things…
Cruelest joke of 2015 involved a beautiful new baby and Bill Cosby
One of the best ideas that I heard in all of 2015 was this: When a friend of mine gave birth to her first child, one of her friends sent…
3 petty bits of nonsense that should never bother you (unless you are equally petty)
1. Friends or relatives who name their baby the same name or a similar name as your childYou don't own the name.You didn't invent the name.The name is not a…
Our little ingrate has grown up. Unfortunately.
As the holidays approach, I’m happy to report that our formerly two year-old ingrate, now three years older, handles less-than-satisfying gift giving situations much better today. It’s good news, but…
Just eliminate gift registries entirely. Also, divorce registries are disgusting.
A recent New York Times piece tracks the rising popularity of gift registries for occasions other than weddings. While it’s hard to count how many exist, registries for not just…
My 2013 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…
Seven years of marriage today!
Yesterday was our seventh wedding anniversary. I couldn’t imagine a better day. Best of all, we ended the day in the negative. My anniversary officially kicked off the night before…