I’m amazed at my kids’ generation and their fascination with cell phone technology. My oldest was begging for one as a fourth grader. What in the world would a fourth grader need a cell phone for?! Granted, there seems to be a fair number of “cell phone” kids (formerly known as “latch key” kids) out […]
Well, it’s December and it still doesn’t quite feel like the season yet (that could change today). My Midwestern upbringing has always assimilated snow with Christmas. I do remember a few “brown Christmases” but traditionally we’ve been pushing snow as early as Halloween. Admittedly the weather this year has been unusual all around and I’m […]
My oldest son, Mason, is a devout Bears fan (I think he still is) so Sunday afternoon’s Vikings – Bears game was a must watch. “Just-like-a-car-wreck” must watch. After several fits of anger followed by tears, we had to remove him from the game all together. We all knew the Bears were going to eat […]
My youngest son, Chase, just recently lost his other front tooth, making the total number of gaps in his mouth now three. It’s really interesting how his young mind works. After losing his first tooth, he placed it beneath his pillow, as advised, and the next morning woke up to a nice crisp one dollar […]
I like turkey as much as the next guy, but have to admit that our bird was a little large this year. The fridge (and freezer) is full of it. Beyond the main event, it’s been turkey for every meal and we’re still dealing with an impressive surplus. I fear what creative form it will […]
Well, today’s the big day. Will this year’s receipt totals prove that our economy is finally on the mend? Personally, I don’t partake in the consumerist hysteria surrounding Black Friday. Yes, I realize there are great deals out there. Yes, I know that shopping is synonomous with the holiday season. No, I’m not against capitalism. […]
I couldn’t think of a more fitting image for today’s Inkling than the oft reproduced photograph-turned-oil painting Grace by Rhoda Nyberg. One of my childhood friends had this very painting hanging in his dining room. Every time I went to his house I saw it and never gave it much thought. There are so many […]
“The potatoes are lumpy, the turkey’s like shoe leather, the gravy’s cold, I found a hair in my cranberries and, I’m sorry, I don’t see what’s so fabulous about maize. First Thanksgiving?! This will be my last!”
There’s a history of rodent infestation in the building where I work, so it’s not uncommon to see three mouse traps in a single office. I heard rumors that if you listen closely you might even hear them squeaking and running in the ceiling. I’ve seen droppings on occasion, but have never, in all my […]
The Pilgrims, while searching for a prudent location to moor the Mayflower, happened upon a large granite edifice. Tragically the vessel caught a piece of the rock and began to take on water. All passengers aboard had to evacuate with supplies via the ship’s cutters. Thankfully all were spared and lived long, fruitful lives in […]