Rest in Peace Briggs & Stratton
On Saturday, June 6th, 2015 at 2:20 p.m., my Briggs & Stratton lawnmower passed away. He died a miserable death, choking and sputtering on a hot Texas afternoon, trying desperately to check the unconfronted growth of my front lawn. He … Continued
Bye, Bye Monkey
Every parent has experienced a moment when their children have embarrassed, humiliated, mortified, disgraced, and otherwise humbled them. My wife and I are no different. You never know where or when it’s going to happen, but you can be sure … Continued
Marianne Logan Award, 3rd Prize Winner
My poem She Said She Said won third prize for the Marianne Logan Award in the Austin Poetry Society’s 2015 Annual Contest. The money just keeps rolling in: another $10. Woo hoo! Take a look and let me know what … Continued
Vacation Expectations
It had been a long day driving and we had hours to go before stopping. Lunch was a distant memory and I needed a snack to tide me over till dinner. I reached into the goody bag my wife had … Continued
The Exact Ratio: Good Thing I’m So Flexible
We stood facing each other. My wife, about to leave to go shopping, was desperate. It was a Saturday afternoon and she wanted to finish food shopping as quickly as possible. The only obstacles standing in her way were one-and-a-half … Continued