On Monday morning, a truck holding a big, blue shipping container pulled up in front of our house. Three guys – Small Shorts, Big Man, and Missing Tooth – trudged across the front patio. Small Shorts, the sprightliest of the bunch, mumbled, “We have … [Continue reading] about 192
From a hotel room in Bali
Do you know what Alanis Morissette is up to lately? She’s doing lots of interviews, talking about connectedness and purpose. Apparently she was inspired by a trip to India. I know this because I am presently in Bali, sharing a hotel room with my two … [Continue reading] about From a hotel room in Bali
Singapore
The last time we came to Singapore as a family, Willa was six weeks old and Simone was living out her prior life as an electric eel. Dave had been accepted to INSEAD Business School and we decided to take the plunge. It was 2005. Our first night, I … [Continue reading] about Singapore
Cereal Killer
When I was around ten, my family went on a trip to Italy. Walking through one of many town squares eating one of many gelatos, my mother pointed toward a fountain, at another family eating gelato. She leaned down and whispered in my ear, “Where do … [Continue reading] about Cereal Killer
One Minute in Perth: Dylan
Dylan lives up the block from us in Perth. He and sister sometimes drop by our house in the morning before school. Dylan is very sweet, and has impressive eye contact for a ten-year-old. He likes soccer. A lot. Thanks for chatting, Dylan. … [Continue reading] about One Minute in Perth: Dylan