His Middle Name was Earl
When they make the movie of my life, Tom Petty’s music will be the soundtrack. He has rescued me and encouraged me and spoken to and healed my heart like no other musician in my lifetime.
Read MoreSum of Our Fears
I didn’t want to write about this, today or any day.
Read MoreThe Myth of My Time
Last week, my younger son started preschool three days a week, from 10 am to 3 pm. Everybody asked me, “What are you going to do with all of your free time?”
Read MoreThe Best Lunch
What my mom packed in our lunches was so much more than midday nutrition. It was love.
Read MoreTwo Princes
You’d think it would be easy to give away candy, but it wasn’t. Not always.
Read MoreGood for Nothing
I had high hopes for today.
Read MoreSorry Not Sorry
In my adult life, it’s easy to be hurt and to carry that hurt around like a scab can pick at whenever you have a moment to think about it.
Read MoreThe Lollypop Project
I encourage my kids to talk to strangers. And to share their candy.
Read MoreStudent of the Game
Dad was a lot of things: Father. Husband. Grandfather. Salesman. Foodie. Golfer. Fisherman. Gardener. Water skier. Creative swearer. Carpenter. Photographer. Guitar player. Computer enthusiast. Traveler. He taught me about many subjects, but his most lasting legacy to me was how he lived his life with endless curiosity and enthusiasm. A never-graduating, Student of the Game of Life.
Read MoreBringing Up Batman
It would never occur to me to ask for that second treat. But he’s Batman and Batman will devour as many lollypops as possible.
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