A Conversation
En route to Hana Japan for my sister’s birthday… My father: So where are we going, Jimmy Hoffa? Me: What? My mother: Jimmy Hoffa is a person, not a restaurant. My sister: Earlier he asked me if I wanted “McClintock” when he meant Quiznos. Me: Well, naturally. Â They sound alike. My father: Well, where ARE … Read more
A Conversation
Josh (age 3): Hey, what does that say? Me: Uh…it says “water goes down here.” Josh: No, what are the real words? Me: What? Sarah (Josh’s sister, also 3): What does it say? Me: “Water goes down here.” Josh: No, the bay! Me: Oh…Storm drain leads to bay? Sarah: Yeah. Â The bay.
A Conversation
As my family sat down to lunch the other day in the middle of a ridiculous argument between my mom and sister Meg… Mom: Well, are we gonna pray? Meg: Fine, go ahead. Mom: Why don’t you pray? Â (aside:) You need it. Meg: I already did. Mom: Well, not good enough, apparently. Meg: The Bible … Read more
