How is my firstborn old enough to take to lunch?
Our starting place in life is that of a human plushie; assertingly alive, cranky even, but only functional at being irresistibly cute. … Read more
The Christmas we stayed at the Ronald McDonald House.
A bittersweet Christmas season isn’t the most pleasant but can be the most special. We knew our son Percy would be born … Read more
Whither George Bailey?
No longer a cultural reference to selflessness, does George Bailey still have something to teach us? Does anyone know if It’s a … Read more
A 55-year-old father reflects on his two-week-old daughter.
Eugene embarks on the task of addressing a late-in-life surprise. Thirty years ago, I indulged in the pastime of reflecting on my … Read more
Our special little guy turns six.
Every milestone Percy reaches causes reflection on how far he’s come. We tend to envision paths for our children. We wonder what … Read more
Son of a biscuit—I was offered a senior citizen discount.
Laughing off life’s absurd surprises can give our kids a valuable perspective, or at least keep us from going crazy. I went … Read more
Should a man become a father again in his mid-50s?
A middle-aged father of three hopes a new baby isn’t the catastrophe it appears to be. I’ve discovered the feeling of new … Read more
Do average men make the best fathers?
A man with time to be a father isn’t a great man of the world. In order for a dad to be … Read more
Frozen yogurt is like a trip to Disneyland?
Our children can teach us the value of simple pleasures and less-is-more. When it comes time to relax, adults can be a … Read more
