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Stuck on the Tarmac
My daughter Rapunzel is stuck at the airport in Chicago, trying to get home, a 5-month-old in her lap. Their return flight to L.A. was canceled for mechanical reasons. Now snow and ice are delaying alternative flights. This is what’s known as “The O’Hare Triple Play: Snow, ice, technical difficulties.” I assure Rapunzel and her…
Stars and Hope
What do we live for, if not to make life difficult for others? We certainly see that a lot these days — people being difficult in new and imaginative ways. Me, I go a subtler route. I keep friends and family wary and confused, not sure what to expect. For instance, my kids are letting…
Xmas Is a Cuisine
Random thoughts, while working on my new novel, “I Love You, I Love You, But Not Exactly Right Now,” my sequel to “Algebra Ate My Brain”:
Tips for Dads
A few tips for the young men in our audience, from a dad who’s lapped the sun a few times: Always do a microphone check. Don’t take someone’s word. Go up to the lectern, smack the microphone a couple of times and say, “Hi Mom.” Then put your hands together, bow a little (like Ohtani)…
Happy Hour Hiking Club Is Back!
Be sure to check out the latest and greatest and the details on the next hike over on the Happy Hour Hiking Club tab at the top of the page.
Keep an eye on posts for info on upcoming hikes, coming soon.