Sunday, 21 October 2012

Sometimes my spiritual struggles involve mayonnaise.  Thankfully not often; I don’t like mayonnaise.  To understand what I mean, you have to put up with a little bit of complaining; my life is pretty good, so complaining probably seems petty, but I’m frequently petty.

This particular incident happened a few hours ago while I was making my wife’s lunch for Continue reading

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Carried Away (A Wedding Story), Part 1

At my wedding reception, I was surprised when a group of ninjas appeared and lifted me off of the ground.  I’m not even exaggerating; that actually happened.  As it turns out, ninjas really do attack in unexpected places at unexpected times.  Clearly, my wedding reception was an exciting affair, even more than my wife had wanted, which is saying quite a bit.

She comes from a robust line of veteran celebrators.  They plan extravagant parties for Continue reading

The Usual Fool’s Guide to Celebration, Part 3: The Afterparty

Let us consider the elements of a good anniversary.  Surprised wife?  Sudden check.  One who helps repair botched plans?  Thankful check.  Sleeping daughter?  Relieved check.  Husband immobilized by a humiliating back injury?  Slow and careful check.  Perhaps your recipe for good anniversaries differs slightly, but I’ll wager that my recipe Continue reading