Avoiding Death & Doom

Sometimes, it seems that from the moment a child is born, that child is seeking out doom. A friend of ours has a theory that life is so wonderful and cozy and warm in the womb, that when children are … [Continue reading...]



Cordelia and Her Grandpa

Watching the Fiesta Bowl together. … [Continue reading...]



Nothing Like the Name "De’Liberately"

So this morning I was in my usual routine of checking my e-mail. I delete the junk mail first, read the personal e-mails next, then read those that are weekly newsletters. Reading today's BabyCenter … [Continue reading...]



My (Late) Resolutions

It's two days into the new year, and I finally have some resolutions. They didn't come to me on New Year's Eve. That evening was spent in the good company of two couples we get to see far too little … [Continue reading...]



2005: My Year in Review

I thought about writing out a bunch of resolutions for 2006 today. However, I haven't really thought of any yet. Resolutions generally come to me close to midnight on New Year's Eve, after a drink or … [Continue reading...]



Transitions

Over the past few weeks, Cordy has made some amazing transitions. Some for the better, some for the, well, let's just say not-so-better. Three that stick in my mind right now:Walking:At her birthday … [Continue reading...]



What Price Honor?

I often tell my daughter how lucky she is to have parents who love her, a comfortable house to live in, good food to eat, and an extended family always there to help her. After reading this article … [Continue reading...]