Father’s Day Song

Father’s Day Song

I forgot my razor in Utah. Because that’s how I roll. (Did I ever explain that after taking the train to Portland I drove 14 hours in the car with my brothers and parents to Utah and that’s where I visited my grandma?) Wife ran and bought me one (thus...
Musings on a Great Lady

Musings on a Great Lady

I’m sitting in an airport now. In Phoenix. Because nothing makes more sense when flying from Salt Lake City, Utah to Seattle, Washington than to take a quick pit stop in Arizona, which is precisely the opposite direction of my destination. Thank you Expedia.  Why...
The “Train”

The “Train”

I’m on my way to Portland because my grandma’s not doing too hot and my family’s getting together to be with her. I was supposed to take the train. I love the train. It’s serene, and they play a movie, and it’s beautiful to watch the Great Northwest through your...
Grandpa Gaga

Grandpa Gaga

The other night, my oldest daughter Anna (who just turned five years old–I can hardly believe it) was watching American Idol with her Grandma when she saw a special musical guest on the show, Lady Gaga. “Who is that, Memaw?” she asked....