proud papa

Last night at our sons’ parent-teacher conference, we learned that he is pretty much an “A” student, likes to ask questions, loves math, excels in social studies but needs work on penmanship. Don’t most fourth grade boys do need to work on penmanship?
We met Andy’s teacher, and she seems like a wise, elementary school veteran [...]

narrow minded snacking

An engineer friend of mine is approaching her twentieth anniversary of working at our company. To celebrate, our company is throwing a cocktail reception for her, and Susan gets to pick the menu.After a quick poll of our office, she decided on some pretty typical “happy hour” fare: a veggie tray, some chicken strips, chips [...]