From grammar rules to racing the clock, writing is a constant friction. Yet, when keeping quiet feels worse than struggling for the right words, you keep tapping the keys.
Christmas Came Early for My Wife
When a sudden case of hoarseness left me unable to talk back, my wife decided to have an absolute ball at my expense. Here is what happens when you lose your voice in a marriage.
Here’s to the Surprise
Some trees have lost their leaves. Others are changing. And a few are holding on to summer. I’m reminded that we’re all in different seasons of life—and that we rarely know the whole story someone else is carrying.
Rock-a-bye Baby
(A version of this story appeared on The Heart of The Matter on December 15, 2023.) My wife and I rolled over at the same time. Our baby daughter was crying from her room. We were both tired, but I offered to go get her. You would have thought I told my wife that she... Continue Reading →

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