Family

We will see you again, little Julio — I knew something wasn’t right on Monday. After two weeks on his medicine, Julio seemed to be suddenly worse. Wednesday, I woke up to Abby crying at his habitat. He had gone into his hutch and built a fort around himself using his hay. I know many animals do this…

It will change you. — We’ve never really been dog people. There I said it. It wasn’t a thing, the wife is asthmatic, and I’m way too focused on writing and reading, there was no room for a dog. And then our daughter Jules decided to bring home a puppy. She and her boyfriend James…

The only thing you can do is work on yourself. — It can take many years for us to become aware of dysfunctional patterns and unhealthy dynamics within our families. Many people spend their entire lives normalizing dysfunctional behavior and minimizing generational trauma. I get it — my life used to be much easier when I didn’t question anything. However, without…

“Time for school!” my mom always yells each morning. I wake up and instantly feel sad. I also feel a little scared, but I keep that inside. I know I have to go. I know I have to learn. I know my parents have to go to work, both of…

Will Smith worked into Wordle — Revelation: Kids are quick and don’t miss anything. Our nightly family wordle game is competitive and cutthroat. My daughter usually comes out the winner as she consistently solves the puzzle before my wife and I make it to the second line. Then it’s between the Missus and me. …

By caring a bit too much about my health — You tell me if I am wrong. My wife just asked me to watch a YouTube video about belly fat and I felt peeved and annoyed because it felt like she was stepping into my lane. I feel my health is my concern, and her health is her concern. Maybe…