“I’m a weed detector,” Jack said as a distinctive acrid aroma filled the foyer. From the living room we heard the front door open and then close not one second later, followed by a chorus of giggles. Apparently our Weed Detector had been successful in locating the enjoyer of said aromatic herb, standing in her […]
Things might not go the way you plan, for your kids or their fish
Colin passed us both in the kitchen this morning, on his way out the back door. He had wet hair, no shoes and was carrying a clear, plastic cup with something in it. We watched him grab a shovel out of the shed and start working at something in a corner of the yard, his […]
Squirrels Can’t Read Minds and Other Things My Crazy Neighbor Needs to Know
Yesterday I had an appointment with Steven, whose calendar fills months in advance. If I ever have to reschedule, it’ll be a while before I can get back in. I don’t have a lot of secrets, but if I did, Steven would know them. He’s got sophisticated ways of making people talk even when they […]