Month: April 2021
What I Want You to Know About Feeling Connected to Your Mom
My dad loved The Big Chill and its soundtrack of 60’s and 70’s soul and rock music, which frequently filled up the walls of our house. The movie, which must seem so ancient to you, is about a group of old college friends who… Continue Reading “What I Want You to Know About Feeling Connected to Your Mom”
What I Want You to Know on My 39th Birthday
I sit outside under the shade of the carport on our back patio, enjoying the view of our newly sodded backyard. The sprinkler spins rhythmically. Ozzy runs through the falling water and rolls around on the green grass, delighting in the novelty of the… Continue Reading “What I Want You to Know on My 39th Birthday”
The Greatest Splits
When I was a senior in high school, some friends convinced me to play football. I hadn’t played since the sixth grade, having committed to only playing football of the flag variety after encountering too many 12-year-olds half my height but desperate for an… Continue Reading “The Greatest Splits”
What I Want You to Know About Gonzaga Basketball
Here’s the thing about Gonzaga basketball: it’s really not a big deal, in the grand scheme of things. But here’s the other thing about Gonzaga basketball: it’s pretty much everything. Maybe that’s not quite clear, so let me try to explain what I mean.
A Widowed Father 