They don’t do this on United

On Clara’s actual first birthday, we actually took her out for Mac & Cheese at REd Robin for dinner. Clara got her first birthday serenade. It’s funny watching the look on her face fade to general unease to what’s happening behind her.

I know it’s cliche to say that these kids are growing up too quickly, but it’s really quite remarkable just how true that is. Today Clara started pre-school at her elementary school, and she couldn’t be more proud or excited. Ever since the kids in her daycare have started school, Clara’s been keenly interested in…

My heart is a bit heavy tonight, saying goodbye to someone who shared fond memories a long time ago.  Sad that we lost touch for a long time, briefly reconnected, but now will have to wait a lifetime before we can reminisce together again. It’s funny how after you lose touch with someone, they are…

I am literally writing this on the heels of my NCSC/J23 meeting, and I’m basically processing my meeting on my blog while in my head.  You could say that you’re getting the "locker room reaction".  I base this analogy off of football games, where the media goes into the locker room right after the game.  At…