Tag Archives: Celeste
What the $%*! did she say?
I’m not one to cuss. It’s not because I’m a prude or feel disdain toward people who swear like a frat boy downing shots at his first kegger. And I don’t blush when I hear others cuss or chuckle like … Continue reading
Teaching a child to ride a bike is easy when they do it themselves
I loved riding my bike as a child. Feeling the wind flow through my hair as I pedaled as fast as my wiry legs would allow gave me the first sense of freedom I can remember. I want my children … Continue reading
I see my daughter in the eyes of Arizona shooting victim
I cannot look at photos of Christina Green, the youngest victim in the Arizona shooting on Jan. 8, without seeing an echo of my daughter, Celeste. They both have smiles that can melt the polar ice caps, eyes as brown … Continue reading
A ‘good enough’ dad is not good enough for my children
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. Oh, I’m sure I have at some point in my 42 years on this rock, but I don’t see much sense in them. The difference between Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for me is … Continue reading