Monthly Archives: June 2007

Taiga, anthropologist Nuna Teal’s 17-year-old golden retriever, is nearly blind and completely deaf, which means that Taiga and my father have a lot in common. The big difference? Taiga doesn’t drive. Not driving, however, was actually problematic for Taiga two … Continue reading →

When my father, like most men of his generation, is confronted by small children, two things happen: First, his voice climbs multiple octaves, and he sounds like a Teletubbie. This is true even now when he is talking to my … Continue reading →

Finally, Lincoln has a third Wiffle ball park. I know I’m not alone in Vermont when I say, “It’s about time.” The new facility, Twin Oaks Park, is smack in the center of the village and is in some ways … Continue reading →

Recently, I accompanied my wife to a museum to look at royal tea settings from other centuries. Why did I do this? Because I am a really loving husband, and the Red Sox game had just been rained out. In … Continue reading →