Go On, Sit On His Lap — The Easter Edition I don’t like it when I get parenting advice in public...
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Persuaded to Make Pancakes in a Rush
Cooking organs to set proper expectations of parental love returns In WWII, the more sought-after...
Almost Killed by a Werewolf
The Near-Death Experience That Shaped My Humor A werewolf chased me when I was seven years old. I...
Sans Parachute Skydiving Into the ‘Real’ World
What happens when your parachute doesn’t open “Leave her with me for one week; when you come get...
Convincing the World of My Height
Swinging a hammer to increase my height — Part 2 The construction company I worked for was a...
Seriously Handy Handicapped
Swinging a hammer to increase my height — Part 1 I spent nearly a decade as a construction...
This is More Than Pomodoro Techniques
The Savant-Like Productivity of Cheaters Photo by Malvestida on Unsplash Whenever I’m told someone...
Dreaming of Drowning in Puddles
Navigating my family’s diseases “Would undiagnosed neurosis and lack of boundaries count toward...
Breathing Rubber; Chomping on Dim Sum
A caravan of Mexican flags on Chicago streets Mexican Independence Day. Chicago, Il. September,...
Si, Señor. No Hay Problema!!
The mystery of the disappearing wedding coordinators Playa del Carmen, Mexico. May, 2023. Photo by...
My Nickname in Fifth Grade
Or the hazards of avoiding homework to daydream (35/40) “The Riddle” was my nickname in fifth...
There is No Middle. There is No Hang.
The curvature of parental involvement Marnie used to sail to Mexico for days. And apparently, when...
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Osso Buco A La Hemingway
Cook your food in style, and like the man you are not. Photo by MD Duran on Unsplash I’ve been playing with the idea of writing a recipe for a long time. You see, I love cooking. It is something I...
The Auschwitz Dad Primer for Parenting
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