“Why is there a Mothers Day and a Fathers Day?” my four-year-old son Julian asked.
“Because mommies and daddies are special,” I replied.
“Well, why isn’t there a Brothers Day?” he asked.
“Because every day is Brothers Day,” I replied.… Read the rest
Category Archives: Parenting & Family
Kentucky Wedding
We just attended the Kentucky wedding of my best friend from college. It was a beautiful weekend, taking place at the restored Shaker Village community in Pleasant Hill, about thirty miles outside of Lexington.
I’d never been to Kentucky, so we made the occasion a four-day family getaway.… Read the rest
Rethinking Education
“The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.â€
– Albert Einstein
It’s graduation season. And I’ve spoken recently with many high school juniors and graduating seniors, as well as their parents. At least in my social and family circles, there’s one topic that dominates their lives to a hysterical degree: college admissions and college financing.… Read the rest
Dangers Of Baseball Bats
Baseball season has arrived.
And my four-year-old son is experiencing it (T-ball, specifically) for the first time as a member of the Pelham Four Stars.
He’s loved it so far, from the opening-day parade through our town, to team practice and games, and all the individual practices with his little sister and me.… Read the rest
Getting Up At 5:00 AM
Probably a combination of getting older and busier, I now wake up at 5:00am every single day. Some consider it too early, but that time has become critical to getting a meaningful start to the day. That start usually provides a high-quality, two-hour span in which to get things done before tending to a waking family and the rest of the world.