"It was so odd," my mom pauses her game of FreeCell on her iPad. "Mmmm," Dad mumbles from the couch, non committal to contributing the conversation. "In the locker room, after swimming, Evie was talking about the party again and all the art..." "She was super fun," I interrupt. "She…
The Glory of Love
“Mom, I’m worried that my classmates won’t recognize me.” “Ok. May I ask why?” “I’m wearing different shoes. These are green.” “Your other shoes are green, too.” “Yes, but those are a different green.” Reader, IT WAS THE SAME GREEN. There are only so many nuanced shades of Ninja Turtle.…
Fisherman’s Blues
It's still winter. Allegedly it's going to snow this weekend. Hold please while I try and tamp down the excitement I inevitably feel at the mere mention of snow. What is it about this weather that makes me want ALL THE CARBS? Ok, in truth I want ALL the carbs…