Today is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Every year, I re-read the Gettysburg Address in honor of Lincoln’s birthday. Have you read it lately? Well, if you aren’t a complete history nerd like me, you may not know that this little speech was given at a ceremony to dedicate a cemetary where soldiers who fought in the [...]
It’s January 3nd, do you know where your resolve is? Each year, my family makes New Year’s Resolutions. (Okay, I announce that we are making New Year’s Resolutions; my 14 year old daughter sighs—with more emphasis than should ever be given a sigh–moans, rolls her eyes, and then I go into a long explanation of [...]
“Spooks don’t bug me, ‘cause I’ve got the Spirit!” Years ago, I made sweatshirts for me and a friend to wear to work on Halloween. On the front, we had the above quote: “Spooks don’t bug me, ‘cause I’ve got the Spirit!” The shirts were a big hit and we’ve enjoyed them again and again. [...]
Five months ago, at a huge party to celebrate a life that we already knew would be way too short, Paxten Andrew Mitchell gave me a big hug and a kiss. As he fell into my embrace, I rubbed his fuzzy head, feeling hair there for the first time in our year-long friendship. Later Paxten [...]