To people we should have invited for dinner by now:

We know.  We’re remiss. Please understand that we’re not being gratuitously rude.  We enjoyed the food, fellowship, and/or cards in your house.  We would like to reciprocate.  We will, eventually. Most of the problem right now is that we’ve been raising Nathan’s puppy in the kitchen, and there are three to five examples of isolated … Read more

BoWilliams.com On Marriage, Part II: She’s Already Home

What’s your definition of “date night”? Over the years, as I’ve told the following story and evaluated reactions to it, it has become increasingly apparent to me just how unusual Lea and I were/are in some respects. (And, as God is my witness, we did exactly what I say we did in the following paragraphs.) … Read more

The doorbell rang…

…at 5:07 this morning. I sat up in bed, trying to clear the fog.  Did I hear that?  Or did I dream that?  It seemed rather real.  I’d better go check that out. Made sure I was legal, if not exactly decent, in case I had to open the door.  Padded through the living room.  … Read more

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