
Poems, Blogs, and Posts about Family and Travel
Remembering a good boy
Watson, of the Red Ribbon Standard Poodles, was never little. He came into our lives as a 10-pound puppy full of energy, and grew to a cool 76 pounds in his prime. When standing on his hind legs, Watson was easily the tallest being in our house. While his size was impressive, Watson will be…
Setting Goals
The family is finally over covid and since it is literally 5 degrees outside and I don’t feel like doing much of anything, it’s a good time to think about what I’ve accomplished this last year and what else there is to do. Anyone who taught in 2020 and 2021 will likely tell you it…
On Athletes Dying Young
Hockey season is in full gear. Last night, my oldest son and I watched my younger son’s high school varsity team play in what turned into a lively hockey game between two competitive teams. However, before the game started, the rink fell into somber silence. Earlier this week, a young local high school hockey player…