Couples That Communicate

It’s often said that open communication is the key to a long-lasting relationship. I’m not sure how you’d classify this one, but tonight Laura and I communicated via email to plan our May 3 weekend. That’s not so strange except that I was on the third floor in my home office, while she was on the first floor in our sun room.… Read the rest

Rest In Peace, Grandfather

My Grandfather, Alfred Norbury Brown, died this past Saturday at age 93. He had his quirks, but always was one of my favorite people. He embodied curiosity, drive and authenticity. We shared a love for sailing, and a common obsession with practicality. He also was a pioneer in social media — far before there ever was an Internet.… Read the rest

Beautiful Sarcasm: I Killed A Turkey And Cut Off Its Neck, So I Can Rest Now

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Sometimes I scare myself. My parents recently brought over a handwritten Thanksgiving essay I composed for second-grade English class. Yeah, I hadn’t seen this masterpiece since I wrote it in 1983! Here it is (and above is the actual illustration that went along):

Max Kalehoff English

My mom made me get up early in the morning and kill a turkey for Thanksgiving.

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