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Waaay back at the end of June, we attended my first-cousin-once-removed’s birthday party. I’m not much for infants getting parties, since they won’t remember, but my cousins definitely needed one, and the adult human contact it provided. Although, I was a bit surprised at the amount of booze. Cousins galore showed up, as did my [...]

We took a quick drive up to Henderson, ostensibly to visit my parents, but a big motivation to go was to visit the dog, who was taken by my mom the last time she came through L.A. It’s more than a little disheartening to think that she likes being with my parents more than being [...]

I know most people aren’t down with the idea of hanging out with their folks. But I kind of like it. We stayed an extra three days in Vegas (well, Vegas-adjacent) just to spend some quality goof-off time. My parents are pretty great, and always have been. They support my dreams and my creativity, they [...]

Awoke to a bit of snow still on the ground and 34 degrees. I got yer White Christmas … It was a terrific haul, though. Plenty of goodies to go around, and I think the pragmatism prize went to my lovely sister-in-law, who probably got a bit more “need” than “want.” Not that they’re mutually [...]

This is the day for it. Not that we shouldn’t be thankful the other 364, but today, we’re forced. So, Morgan, I am thankful for you. you’re stoic, resolute, funny, caring, talented, forthright, capable, and a million other adjectives I admire. If I take you for granted sometimes, I’m sorry, but you make it easy, [...]