Reflections
The War of the Bedtime Stories
A minor religious conflict broke out during our bedtime reading not so long ago. It was unexpected—and pretty hilarious.
Once upon a time, my eldest daughter, Elianna, received from her...
Reflections
This Is No Time to Paint
Our girls were in bed, the dishes were clean, and I had just poured myself a glass of wine. There were at least two TV shows that I was...
Reflections
More Music or More Noise?
“Do you wanna hear my song, Daddy? I’ve been practicing all year.”
I eyed my five-year-old daughter suspiciously. With brown eyes, wide and earnest, she sat at my parents’ piano....
Reflections
Blackened Pans and the Wear and Tear of Life
We roast a lot of vegetables in our home, much to our daughters’ chagrin. Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli—the oven is always working.
“But I don’t like broccoli,” my...
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Here There Be Mermaids
We hadn’t expected mermaids.
Unicorns, sure. The queen? Most likely. Knights and jousting and turkey legs—obviously.
But mermaids? My daughters were enchanted.
“I have a question, Daddy,” the eldest, four-and-a-half, said.
“Sure,” I...
Reflections
What We Can—And Definitely Can’t—Learn About Gods from Marvel’s Cinematic Universe
It’s easy to forget that Thor is a god.
I was reminded of this recently watching the latest installment in the Thor franchise—a crucial piece of the larger Marvel Cinematic...