I finally got around to seeing the new Star Trek film this weekend, a month into its theatrical run. All in all, it was an enjoyable film; fast-paced, well-acted and…
In the proud tradition of Bill Clinton, who put a joint in his mouth to please half the room then refused to inhale so as to please the other half,…
Scott hit a milestone this week; he learned how to swing himself on the swingset. Luckily, I’d just managed to replace the old plastic stakes (which never stayed in) with…
Jason continues to amuse and amaze us with his insights, ideas and pronouncements. With his sixth birthday coming up (!!!), Jason was recently presented with a $20 bill, and shared…
Well, the downside of moving your site to blog format is that you’re kind of required to add a post now and then, a responsibility at which I’m proving to…
Jason and Scott have decided on a career as superheroes. Last night they asked me to quiz them on their new identities, and here’s the upshot: Jason will be known…
Jason’s been doing his homeschool assignments at the kitchen table for a while now, which has led to all sorts of issues. For one thing, he tends to leave his…
One of the by-products of Jason’s competitive streak is that he’ll suddenly say, “You LOSE!” out of the blue. Last night he was in the bath and sure enough said,…
Well, another holiday season has come and gone and we’re none the worse for wear (except in the bank account). Jason and Scott really got into the spirit of the…
I must have looked for this photo of my cousin Heather a dozen times in the last two years. I finally stumbled across it by accident in June, just a…
