In my hometown, Greenwood Lake, N.Y., there was a guy we called Noah. He was reputed to be building an ark and was quite a legendary character in our small town. He was the first person I ever knew to wear garbage bags as outerwear, predating Bradley Cooper's Silver Lining Playbook character by nearly four … Continue reading Things I will be bringing on my ark
Tag: observations
Destination lame
My middle son is wrapping up his middle school academic career in a couple of weeks. There are a few events to commemorate the occasion, including a day trip to NYC, later this month. When I was in 8th grade, we also went to the city. I remember it vividly because I saw my first … Continue reading Destination lame
A book, an event and an observation or two
That's what I've been up to over at Moms@Work. The book was about the benefits of allowing children room to grow without their parents obsessive intense encouragement and support. The event is a breakfast and networking opportunity on June 6th at the Desmond. Go and meet some Women@Work folks and get energized. Heroes don't always … Continue reading A book, an event and an observation or two
Three times a mother
I shared an essay of Anna Quindlen's Mother's Day thoughts over at Moms@Work, but here are some of my own. It's late as I write this. I should probably pick up my book as a reliable prelude to falling asleep, but I have a coupon for a nap that I can cash in, as necessary. … Continue reading Three times a mother
14 Things I want Griffin to know (in honor of his 14th birthday)
1. Birthing you was one of the most satisfying experiences of my life. 2. Acknowledging, and acting upon, the fact that you're not the only person in the universe will only make you a better man. 3. You can do anything. Anything. 4. Being able to do anything doesn't eliminate the reality of life that … Continue reading 14 Things I want Griffin to know (in honor of his 14th birthday)
April Moms@Work & Women@Work catch-up
Notice I said catch-up instead of catsup or ketchup. We all (or those of us who hang on every word of dialogue in Mad Men at least) know there's only 1 ketchup. I digress - anyway, here are some blog posts from my other spot out here on the internet, Moms@Work. Would you do it … Continue reading April Moms@Work & Women@Work catch-up
What I now know about pressure cookers…
They scare me. I've always considered the pressure cooker to be the most menacing piece of kitchen equipment. I understand the appeal of cooking something super fast, rather than leaving it to braise for hours upon hours, but I was always intimidated by their mystery. This past week has only confirmed my fears. They continue … Continue reading What I now know about pressure cookers…
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