Dogs & Wine The text goes out or comes in each and every weekday some time between 12 and 5. It typically reads: “Dogs and wine today?” That would be one of the loveliest texts I send or receive on a typical day (other than declarations of love from my children or...
A Mixed Blessing I don’t know about you, but my Thanksgiving came with a mixed blessing. Surrounded by a large number—18 to be exact—of family and close friends, I revel in the togetherness of this day. It is with great joy and appreciation that we fill our family’s...
Do I Have a Problem? Naaah I don’t drink on Mondays. Sometimes I’d like to, but I’ve decided that for at least one day during the week, I need to rest my liver from the dinner-time wine I drink each of the other six days. (Note: when on vacation, non-drinking Mondays...
A Worry-Free Hike, a Contented Family It’s a bit crowded in the saddle, with my 4-year-old son, Simon, and me sharing a horse. Diamond, our ride, sinks her hooves deep into the thick mud with each step. We peek through the trees, trying to catch a glimpse of the...
