Hand
I reached for Lewis' hand as we walked into his preschool and he said: "Dad, I don't need you to hold my hand anymore; I'm big now."
I asked Ellie to hold my hand on the way out.
Ted Kriwiel
Laws and Machines
If Earth knew that laws were made to be broken, she wouldn’t have made so many.
When I asked her why I had to stay, she replied, rather abruptly, “Gravity.” The better thing for her to say would have been: “Because I love you.” But don’t mention this
Gold
I told our neighbors that our zoo membership was "worth its weight in gold", which was, I admit, a bit of an exaggeration.
Maybe fifteen years ago but not in this market. Gold prices have risen to $1,742.12 per ounce and our membership pass weighs .17
Snow Day
Everyone knows that the zoo is at its best when you avoid the crowds. Three inches of snow usually does the trick.
Last February, after a good snow, we visited the zoo and it did not disappoint. The parking lot was empty which made me sad for the penguins and
Documentary
I watched this Avett Brothers documentary earlier this week. I loved the sweet moments captured between Scott Avett and his kids who are just a little older than my boys. I’m still in the anonymous, undiscovered stage of my art—which is how I like it—but I’m
Not gonna happen
"Hey, could we talk?"
six days pass
"What else do you want from me"
fifteen minutes later
"To say I'm sorry."
the next day
"For what"
fifteen minutes later
"Too many things to say in a text."
one
Amnesty
If ever the day comes when you are offered amnesty, take it.
Please, take it.
In your wisdom, you may resist. You've spent your life avoiding swindlers and crooks who might steal your freedom and sustenance.
But this day will be different.
You may not believe the offer,
Jealous of time
"Time heals all wounds"
they say.
Does the body ever roll its eyes as time accepts credit
for the hard work of healing?
As if the hands of the clock might reach into our bodies to
stop the bleeding.
Can time summon cells or strengthen sinew?
Time does
Short Story
We ate breakfast before Lewis' appointment with the dentist. I urged him to
brush his teeth before leaving, knowing this was stupid. Maple syrup and orange
juice do not care where you've been or where you are going. Good parenting is
not rational.
At the diner, just