The time has come…the walrus said…

‘The time has come,’ the Walrus said, ‘To talk of many things: Of shoes — and ships — and sealing wax – Of cabbages — and kings – And why the sea is boiling hot – And whether pigs have wings.’ ‘But wait a bit,’ the Oysters cried, ‘Before we have our chat; For some of us are out of breath, And all of [...]

Four Years Old (& Counting)

Every so often, I see glimpses of the man you’re going to be.  I see your struggles, and your successes still waiting to be fulfilled.  You surprise me daily, and frustrate me almost as much. I watch you grow, in awe of who you are, and excited to know who you will become. You love to build [...]

Arrived in the post…

Monday was a good mail day. Meaning, of course, no bills, a Christmas card or two, and this: It arrived in a plain brown envelope, addressed to me, from Random House Canada, so, while I’m not sure, I suspect that it wasn’t quite as random as it seemed. Anyway, what do you do when a book [...]