Last night I successfully reconnected with someone known to me only as a kindergarten classmate. This is someone I haven’t seen since I was 4 years old. Picked her out by a current photograph and a first name. I’ve filled in some stuff for her—names of other classmates, playground features, games we used to play—and … Read more
The package sat in the foyer all evening one night last week, because I thought it was the replacement batteries for our iPods, and I wasn’t in the mood for close work. But instead, it was a surprise. Look what my cool friend Amy did for my birthday: Isn’t that nifty? It is, of course, … Read more
My dad used to put together an annual deep sea fishing trip for his employees and customers, and would always have an extra slot or two for come-withs (generally us kids, taking turns year to year). He’d plan a three-day trip to Destin. Two of the days were for general playing, and he’d charter a … Read more