Back-to-school brings mixed emotions for parents. A father reflects on guilt, quiet time, seventh grade, and finding himself again when school begins.
Labor Day
A funny look at the irony of Labor Day—celebrating hard work by taking the day off, relaxing, eating, and doing as little labor as possible.
Thank You, August
A heartfelt farewell to August filled with gratitude, summer memories, and sweet nostalgia—a gentle reflection on the beauty of summer’s final days.
Final Song
A reflective essay about the last days of summer, August memories, changing seasons, and carrying summer’s warmth with us as autumn begins.
Subway Summer
A father remembers summer subway adventures with his four-year-old son and discovers how ordinary moments become precious childhood memories.
The Last Light
A reflective summer essay about breathtaking Canadian sunsets, quiet evenings with someone you love, and how the most beautiful moments in life often leave us slowly.
The Walk I Never Understood
A childhood memory of my parents’ quiet summer evening walks became a lesson in love, marriage, togetherness, and making time for each other.