Nothing says ‘first snowfall’ like brushing snow off the car while Vanilla Ice mocks you from the radio.
Tag: life
Before the Sun
The days are shrinking, but there’s still beauty in the dark.
Making Room
Tiny shoes, worn blankets, quiet goodbyes.
The Soft Edge of Day
The day is done. The dishes are undone. And still, the quiet finds me — a child asleep, a dog at my feet, the hum of the fridge. This is the soft edge of day.
What If My Dog Ran My Life?
Work. Walks. Rest. Love. River keeps it simple, and maybe I should too.
Be Brave Enough to Be Bad
Being terrible at something in front of your kid might be the bravest thing you do today.
Writing Like a Parent, Parenting Like a Writer
Writing and parenting have more in common than I ever expected—both messy, uncertain, and full of moments where all you can do is show up and try your best.
Dear Me (but shorter, younger, with more scabs, and a love of cheese)
A letter to the kid I used to be—and still carry with me.
The Art of Doing Nothing (Badly)
For anyone who’s ever tried to relax and accidentally started a home project instead.
Worthy of Dad
Being called “Dad” isn’t a gift. It’s a daily challenge to be the kind of man your child already believes you are—one story, one snack, one meltdown at a time.
The CJBuzz 