You only hear what you want to. . .

Over the past few weeks my wife and I have been enjoying the HBO feature ‘John Adams’ on DVD.  It’s an extremely interesting look into the life and times of early America.  Today whilst watching,…

Women, the Essentials Vol 1, No. 2

“Dad, which picture do you think I should color?” the eight year old asked.  “The one with the hearts or the one with the flowers?” “Definitely the one with the hearts” I responded. -Short Pause-…

What does she do with them?

“Mom, what does the Tooth Fairy do with all those teeth she collects from the kids?” “I don’t know — what do YOU think she does with them?” “I think she makes necklaces with them!…

A Charmed Life

Last night as I was tucking Hanna into her cozy bed, I reached up to turn off her lamp and reminded her to turn off the DS Lite she was playing.  She sighed a deep sigh, rolled…

FOOD WARNING!

CAUTION: The following food is highly addictive. Taste at your own risk. If you can’t help yourself, be sure not to purchase more than you can safely consume in a single sitting.  Do not share…

Anatomy of an idée fixe

When asked what she wanted for our anniversary, my wife answered a ‘Wii’.  I was taken aback at the clever suggestion for ‘steel’ (hey – it has ‘metal’ parts in it), and knowing her fondness…