Moore Tokens

Two years ago today, I called my nephew to wish him a happy birthday.  He had turned 7.  My sister-in-law answered the phone, and here’s how the conversation went down… Kris: Evan, Auntie Michelle wants to talk to you. [Evan grabs the phone.] Evan: What? Kris (in background): Um, how about “hello?” Evan: Hello? [I [...]

Categories: Childhood, Daily Grind -- Tags: Birthday, Family

A couple weeks ago, my husband barreled down the stairs and across the living room, stumbled over the over-sized ottoman, and then collapsed onto our over-sized chair. Brian is both coordinated and athletic, but occasionally around the house he carries himself with this sort of lazy, bulky (not to be confused with Balky) gait. Sometimes [...]

Categories: Daily Grind, Marriage -- Tags: Birthday, Brian