The Ges-presso
It was early afternoon and I’d been at work for hours. I sat in an overstuffed lounge chair at one of my favorite coffee shops (check out my series on Searching for the Perfect Coffee Shop), banging away on my … Continued
Tiny Rental Cars
It’s common these days for people to purchase economy cars. It’s natural to want to save a few dollars on gas. I understand that. I own a Volkswagen Golf, so I’m sympathetic. That’s the reason when I rent a car, … Continued
The Voicemail Call
I had to make the call. I didn’t want to. I had other things I wanted to do. All I wanted was to leave a voicemail, get in and get out, not have a conversation, something that stole precious minutes … Continued
The Late Offer
We were sitting watching TV one night – I was working on my computer, my wife was sewing – when she got up from the couch and announced, “Those dishes aren’t gonna’ wash themselves.” It’s true they weren’t, but a … Continued
My Daughter Loves Mr. Potato Head
My daughter has lots of toys, and her fixation and fascination changes from week to week, sometimes daily. Between stuffed animals, coloring books, stickers, and tiny cars, there’s no shortage of options. At one point, Mr. Potato Head grabbed her … Continued