June 24, 2025A music festival drew me across the U.S. border, where I met people who made me glad I went4 min read
June 23, 2025I have a master’s degree and by raising two teens, I’ve earned a PhD in Parenting3 min read
June 19, 2025Growing tomato plants from seed is helping me keep my brother-in-law close after his death3 min read
June 17, 2025The old red canoe was not pretty, but she did lure me out on the lake one last time4 min read
June 11, 2025Our daughter’s arrival filled us with joy. Becoming fathers had never been a given4 min read
June 3, 2025Exploring my Irish heritage helped me find my family and solve my identity crisis4 min read
June 2, 2025I would tell my teen self, one day you’ll be the out-est you can be and life turns out great4 min read
May 25, 2025When my son had cancer I had to learn that I could walk by his side but not in his shoes4 min read
May 19, 2025Harvesting cherries from my backyard taught me I’d likely starve without grocery stores4 min read