Her hair was cut short and curled. It didn’t look bad, but my instinct was to say nothing about it so I kept my comments to myself as she passed me … [Read more...] about Hands
Enjoy the Moment
Christmas evening and we are outside with a deck full of people. Wood smoke heavy with oak and sage hangs in the air while cello, deep and … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Moment
How To Clean The Garage Floor
Why clean the garage floor? Because it's trash day and upon taking the barrels out of the garage I noticed a dark oily brown swill oozing from … [Read more...] about How To Clean The Garage Floor
Wisdom From Small Moments
There are many big moments in life (you know, playing cello for Yo-Yo Ma), and many big decisions to make, (such as which college you want to … [Read more...] about Wisdom From Small Moments
Problem Solving
You learn a lot in college if you focus and apply yourself, but most important is what you learn about how to solve problems, how to persevere … [Read more...] about Problem Solving
Mailing A Package
Rachel: "Is this too bulky to mail?" (a bunch of odd items she's sending to a friend at college, all stuffed randomly into a large yellow … [Read more...] about Mailing A Package
I Signaled
The wind blew in gusts of 50 mph yesterday. With a bow saw on each shoulder I climbed 20 feet into the snarled branches of the cherry tree. … [Read more...] about I Signaled
Happy Graduation
Ben, I’m impressed. Throughout high school, with quiet dignity, you conquered every challenge you faced. You worked hard, very hard, and then you … [Read more...] about Happy Graduation
At Sixteen You Are A Quiet Person Who Speaks Volumes
I’ve heard people say that you’re quiet, that you’re shy. They might sometimes say that they are often left to wonder what you think, what you … [Read more...] about At Sixteen You Are A Quiet Person Who Speaks Volumes
The Wheel Fell Off The Lawn Mower
The Day The Garbage Was Filled With Treasure Yesterday, while I was only half way through mowing the lawn, the right front wheel fell off. It … [Read more...] about The Wheel Fell Off The Lawn Mower
Happy 20th Birthday
Today is a good day to tell you that you are the type of daughter, the type of child, that makes being a father an incredibly fulfilling journey. … [Read more...] about Happy 20th Birthday
My Mom Is Turning 80
Naturally a parent has to have a great deal of patience and stamina to raise a family of four boys, but it also helps if you have some exceptional … [Read more...] about My Mom Is Turning 80