Simon Turns 4

I try to think back on my 4th birthday. It’s hazy. Actually,  I don’t remember a thing. Are our boys going to remember all we’ve forgotten? We are back home and immediately driving around. I see billboards on the sides … Continue reading

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The End of the World Cup

Oh the noise, the noise. When I turned on the first match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup the first thing I noticed was this strange noise. It was a whirring sound that sounded like high tensions wires on a … Continue reading

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Ollie's 7th Birthday

When I made our Advent calender back in November of 2000, I made a mistake. I put on a 25th day. I remember being out in my workshop listening to the Bush vs. Gore election debacle on NPR. Something must … Continue reading

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Don't Forget Simon

No, don’t worry. We didn’t forget Simon anywhere. It’s the 8th of September. School has started for everyone except for Sam who starts in October. Swim, tennis, piano, cello lessons are in full swing. Work is picking up. We are … Continue reading

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Sam's 15th Birthday

Sam, who turned 15 on May 27, has been on vacation for only 2 days and is already quite bored with summer. There are no waves and he has no interest in going hiking with his grandma or interning at … Continue reading

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