daily life
Certainty
December 6th, 2020 | daily life
I feel envy for those who, presented with something new, quickly land on a position and seem confident in their choice. It happens to me occasionally, but usually I have to flipflop around like a fish out of water, until I either land on a position or put it off for later. I have many opinions and beliefs about things, it’s just that they can be contradictory.
Too Much
November 4th, 2020 | daily life parenting
Whatever else is going on, parents are expected to keep the kids safe, buffer them from the world, and help them make sense of things.
What Words?
September 5th, 2020 | daily life
Early in quarantine I wrote of "grief" ... but now I've missed my father's passing and funeral, and I can't put any of it in perspective.
Wayland (Ted) Kerr 1934 – 2020
July 21st, 2020 | daily life
The fog of losing my dad lays heavy today; there’s sadness around the edges, but a big soft blankness as well.
What Dad Wants
May 6th, 2020 | daily life
Making decisions for Dad feels strange because he always knew just what to do, and would not hear otherwise.
The Luxury of Grief
April 28th, 2020 | daily life
Notes from the kid who had all the feelings in the family.
Change
April 17th, 2020 | daily life
Thinking about the deep, unsettling calm we slowly sink and settle into. And my favorite 3-hanky art experiences.
Wins and Losses
April 12th, 2020 | daily life
Tallying life in lockdown is even harder than third grade math.
Interior
April 2nd, 2020 | daily life
It seems nearly impossible to write about sheltering in place.
Under Pressure
February 9th, 2020 | daily life
Insanity laughs under pressure, we're breaking... can't we give ourselves one more chance?
Happy 2020
December 31st, 2019 | daily life
Wishing you love and light in the new year. My annual holiday letter.
Danger, Independence, and Safety
October 25th, 2019 | adoption daily life
The hero, the cynic, and getting through things when others fail us.
White Knuckles
September 11th, 2019 | daily life parenting
You know about me and sports. Did I mention my thing about velocipedes?
Yearning
July 23rd, 2019 | daily life waiting and wanting kids
The view towards the next shiny thing.
Summer Fun
July 1st, 2019 | daily life parenting
The hard days are compelling to talk about and explain, but overall summer's pretty sweet.
Not Yet
May 8th, 2019 | daily life
Time away from the kids, with Texas family.
Thinking About Mel
April 16th, 2019 | daily life
A meandering reflection on grief, and what comes next.
Food and Care
February 22nd, 2019 | daily life takes a village
I've always wished I were a foodie, but I think it's something else I'm after.
The Angels of 2019
January 11th, 2019 | daily life
A few kind souls have made a huge difference in a wet, cold January.
Refrigerator Truth
October 11th, 2018 | daily life
In the 90s, I had a friend who had invented refrigerator magnets. Or I guess he popularized word magnets for the fridge, that’s more precise.