And so we begin…Parenting, Phase 3
We were out back at the King's Road Brewery, when Shani said... "This can't be our future, you know. Staring at each other across the table at brewpubs three times a week." It's really weird. I've been writing this blog for 8 years and it's all been about raising kids. The tension, the celebration, the … Continue reading Now What?
The Joy About 3 months ago, Alex started a new medication for his tumor. It's a drug called nirogacestat. After a bit of a hives scare, we got the right regimen working and it has had WAY less side effects than what Alex had been on in the past. A bit of fatigue and some … Continue reading Joy, Sorrow, and Miscellaneous
I went camping with my buddies from high school in May. Here was the itinerary... 1) Gather at my buddy, Hal's place. The Immortal Fleet Wash 2) Then drive up into a remote part of a state park to a secluded spot and set up camp. And that's it. We didn't go anywhere and we … Continue reading Scenes from the Summer of Joy
This past week I flew to Chicago to meet with some new clients in person. It had been 2 years, and it was amazing. Plus I got to meet my team in person for the first time. We had dinners out, drinks, conversations in taxi cabs. Then later in the week, my boss from Brazil … Continue reading Stick the Landing
Jack just received the following text: The boy has received his first college acceptance. Milkshake! Here is the essay that Jack submitted. He worked really hard on it. Discuss an accomplishment, event, realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others? In 2017, the Yankees made the playoffs … Continue reading First acceptance
The tension has been building. We’ve felt a disturbance in the force for quite some time. We’re pretty strict about COVID. Actually – strike that. We’re pretty sensible when it comes to COVID. We follow the scientifically-based guidelines laid out by the state of NJ and the CDC. So we’re not strict – we just seem strict … Continue reading COVIDing and parenting
So imagine you’re on a cruise ship and there’s been major structural damage. The boat is taking on water and the engines are damaged. So the crew gets together for a few hours to make an emergency plan and then the captain comes to the passengers. “Folks, we’ve got a plan. We’re going to have … Continue reading The Cruise Ship
I just started a new job, that as a perk provides access to free legal services. Wills and other simple stuff. It's cool. So...in the next few weeks, I will be having the following instructions for my funeral made legal and binding. I will sign a baseball before my death. Everyone who attends my funeral … Continue reading Legal and Binding
Due to the toilet paper shortage, we have a hodgepodge of brands and varieties. Some are very thin. Some are thick. This has wreaked havoc with our plumbing. My boys are used to ScottTM brand, which is very thin. So when they use thick toilet paper, they use way too much, and they clog the … Continue reading Toilet Paper and Teamwork
My birthday was last week; I just got the most amazing presents and I wanted to share. First, Alex. It needs a little backstory. Alex often awards me with a "bad daddy" or a "good daddy". For example, let's say I don't let him order desert: "Bad daddy!" If I beat him in a game, … Continue reading Best Birthday Presents
Hey-o! It's been a while, but greatness takes time. My uncle Coddy and I have written a song about Spring Training. Check it out:
Here are the salient facts: The AAU National Diving Championships are in California from July 18-22 Shani is taking Alex This leaves me and Jack on our own The Chicago Cubs are home that weekend The conclusion was obvious. Or so it seemed. But then I started looking at making it happen. Flights were super … Continue reading Big plans
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