So… it’s Autumn. We moved to a less desert-like climate and, as a direct consequence of that action, we’re experiencing the glory of Autumn instead of just a colder “brownness.” As I type this our front door is open to allow the sound of leaves blowing in the wind, falling on the grass, and blowing down the street into our home (along with the cooler air). The sunlight flickers against the doorway as the leaves move in and out of its rays due to the wind. The whole effect is like that of a candle, but with daylight. It’s a … Continue reading →

When I was a kid (it sounds so weird to say that because I still feel like one) I lived in Iowa. Iowa, luckily, experiences the full force of each of the four seasons. Summer is hot and winter is cold. Spring is wet, warming, blooming and beautiful while autumn shows the dying process in beautiful colors while making sweaters begin to not look ridiculous once more. This weekend I was able to share a small part of my experience of fall with my son. Our part of Texas doesn’t typically experience the full and beautiful effect of fall. This … Continue reading →

Near a year ago my wife and I had a dilemma. Our son was not yet a year old and we were struggling with whether or not we should buy him a costume and “stroll” him from house to house collecting candy so that he could participate in the festivities for that odd cultural phenomenon known as Halloween. A year ago we decided to ignore the cultural calling to purchase an outfit and drag our son from place to place. Let’s face it… he wouldn’t have cared and he probably would have been uncomfortable and bored anyway. This year we … Continue reading →