Ryan had his middle school choir concert this week, and it came off without a hitch. There my son stood, with all his classmates, stock-still on the risers singing four holiday-themed songs. He was an active participant, singing with emphasis and wanting to do a good job. This no longer surprises me, but it wasn’t […]
Read more "A Pleasant Non-Surprise"The NHL Playoffs began on Wednesday night, the start of a two-month marathon that will conclude with one team lifting the most famous trophy in all of sports. Players will lose teeth, shed blood, break bones and suffer all manner of horrific injuries … and continue to play. When the champion is finally crowned, a […]
Read more "Playoff Time Is Family Time"For a few weeks now, ever since I wrote my open letter to the San Jose Sharks, the NHL season has been hurtling towards a chaotic conclusion. Ryan and I have nervously eyed the NHL standings each night as both of our favorite teams — Sharks for him, Washington Capitals for me — bounced in […]
Read more "Mission Accomplished"Dear San Jose Sharks, We need to have a little chat. I know it’s a long season and you’ve been good for years and everyone hits a bump in the road now and then. I get all that, I really do. I understand what a grind the NHL season is, especially for the Western teams […]
Read more "An Open Letter to the San Jose Sharks"If you’ve been reading this blog, you know by now that Ryan pays a lot of attention to the NHL. After flirting with being a fan of my favorite team, Washington, he has settled on the San Jose Sharks as his no. 1. The reasons why are not entirely clear. I tried to dissuade him […]
Read more "Of Rivals and Rivalries"
Pucks and Puzzle Pieces 