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Monthly Archives: April 2008
Banned Words Part III
Long-time readers may recall that I have ranted about words I hate in previous posts. To date, the list includes “slacks” and “whiff”. Fortunately, it’s highly unlikely I will ever have to hear those two words used in the same … Continue reading
Jeckyll & Hyde Junior
It appears our oldest son has a Jeckyll and Hyde thing going on. Perhaps this is an affliction that affects many nearly-five-year-olds, but A seems to have an especially acute case. In the morning, A attends Junior Kindergarten. Donna, his … Continue reading
Moving Words from the Creator of 501′s
“Music is a language by whose means messages are elaborated. That such messages can be understood by the many but sent out only by few, and that [music] alone among all the languages unites the contradictory character of being at … Continue reading
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Choices
Ten years ago at this time, I started down a path that has been immensely rewarding, and yet lately it’s caused me to ask some difficult questions about myself. In January 1998, I was a grad student at the University … Continue reading
Four and More
Well, after much thought and discussion, B and I have decided that now is the right time to start trying for child number three. Aidan and Kieran will soon be five and three respectively, and they are now at an … Continue reading