He's here. Our newest grandson, River Grant Ryan, arrived on December 2, just a few minutes after midnight. We believed he would be born on 12/1 but I think he was waiting to have a cool birthdate, 12/2/2020. He's beautiful and healthy, a pandemic baby from start to finish. His arrival sent a burst of… Continue reading The Baby Thing
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Six Days Later
I've wanted to write since last Tuesday's momentous election. I really have. I've had so many thoughts and concerns, just like you. I've read too much, watched too much, seen so much since that time. I've disconnected a little bit. I've walked a lot. I've talked to friends and relatives. I couldn't find the words to… Continue reading Six Days Later
I Want Us to See Them
In our local school district (Grapevine-Colleyville, Texas) there are over 3000 students identified as economically disadvantaged. That number grows every year, currently it is right at 1 in 4. These are the children on free and reduced lunch. This the little girl who showed up to see the school nurse on Monday morning with a tummy ache. … Continue reading I Want Us to See Them