Category Archives: memorable moments

Zooey

Last night, my son, E, walked by the TV during the World Series when actress Zooey Deschanel was singing “The National Anthem.” He immediately stopped in his tracks, stared, eyes glued to the TV, watching as she sang. “She’s pretty,” … Continue reading

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The Available Darkness Book Is Here

Today is my birthday. While this is normally a day where I’m depressed that I’m another year older and think about all the things I didn’t do last year, this year is different. I finally finished my first novel Available … Continue reading

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Best Excuse Ever!

My wife was sleeping the other morning when E came into the room and woke her up. Usually, he’d crawl up and snuggle with her for a few minutes until she got out of bed, but this time, he said … Continue reading

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The Story About Larry (Or A Story About Irony)

Larry is a fish. To be precise, my three year old son, E’s, first fish, a magenta-colored Betta. Larry was a Christmas gift from a family member, even though my wife has said many, many, many times – no more … Continue reading

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The Zoo Story

So, this was what it felt like to be a horrible father. I had slept maybe an hour when my wife woke me up for our trip to the zoo. I was working all night and my body ached from … Continue reading

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