Conversations between Neighbors :: A Comparative Study

Many years ago, or maybe just two, I wrote a *cough* fictitious *cough* post about the conversations Dads have with other Dads compared to conversations Moms have with other Moms, while kids are present.

This afternoon, during a telephone conversation with my neighbor, I had to snap at my kids for interrupting me, and my neighbor had to snap at her kids for interrupting her.

Our interrupted phone conversation reminded me of the post I wrote a couple of years ago. Trust me when I say, the post is timeless. Continue reading “Conversations between Neighbors :: A Comparative Study”

Project 366: Day 79

Today is a special day in our house, because today is Rob’s birthday.

He’s not much of a celebrator. He doesn’t want a party. He doesn’t want bells and whistles. He doesn’t want me to send out his email address to my friends and family, asking that happy birthday wishes be sent his way; I would never do such a thing.

And last but certainly not least, he doesn’t want to provide me with any pictures of him as a baby, toddler, etc. Thankfully, I know his Mom. Continue reading “Project 366: Day 79”