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30 Things I Love About Evie

Random Observation/Comment #592: Sleep is that old friend you took for granted, but now realize is all you really need. I love you, sleep. Why this list? Being a new father is amazing. I swell with pride and interest with every monthly milestone met, even though I know it’s all going far too quickly. In line with reflecting on my...

A Message to Our Daughter

Random Observation/Comment #588: I believe in love at first sight. I wrote our daughter a letter: Dearest Evie, You probably won’t be able to read this until 5 years later, and you probably won’t understand the depth of these words until 10 years after that, but when you figure it out, send me a postcard (if they still exist).  When...

Rating Love

Rating Love

Random Observation/Comment #140: I’ve avoided writing about love because, for some reason, I don’t want to feed my parents’ curiosity regarding my relationship status or love life.  My brother and I follow the same rules, except I have a love life involving girls, instead of cars.  Over the years, my parents and I have played this detective story jingle.  They...

Creative Breakups

Creative Breakups

Random Observation/Comment #138: If you see a girl on Valentine’s Day and you haven’t been dating, does that automatically count as the first day she’s your girlfriend?  Since I’m not in the right state of mind for a relationship, I will most probably break up with her for consistency. Long term breakups have always been, and will always be, difficult. ...