(originally posted in 2013) i don’t like “how” i am right now. i’m too sensitive. too fearful. too...


different
(originally posted in 2012) have you ever not wanted to like something, but despite your best, pre-determined efforts,...

final exam
i’ve had my share of neurotic moments in parenting, but i was never one of those parents who...

valentine’s day challenge 2015
for the past few years, valentine’s day has been challenge. not in a “this is hard” kind of...

not just a moment
when i was 13, my mom died. the last interaction i had with her when she was conscious...

no words
i’ve had a tough time coming up with something to say on this blog lately. it’s not that...

building altars
i hate road trips. i’m not a “joy in the journey” kind of guy. i just want to...

stumbling in the dark
my mornings begin in darkness. i’m up at 5am. for some of you, you roll over and see...

bigger
“Aslan,” said Lucy, “you’re bigger.” “That is because you are older, little one,” answered he. “Not because you...

the myth of the perfect kid
we parents are an emotional, neurotic mess, aren’t we? sure, some of us are better at hiding it...

jacob and esau
sometimes all it takes is one word to bring clarity. as an editor, if i’m on my game—with...