On election day 2004, I volunteered to hand out literature at my polling place for John Kerry. It was a first for me and I didn’t know how people would respond. I knew I’d encounter voters of other persuasions and political passions can run hot. For company, I brought along my then six year old [...]
The Great 3rd Grade Juice Pouch Riot
Yesterday, I volunteered to help out at my daughter’s Emma’s third grade picnic. It’s a one-hour lunch followed by outdoor fun at the park next door. Because of the 100°+ heat-indexed weather, the picnic was held in the cafeteria. My task was to oversee the beverages: keep them stocked and on ice. Even I can [...]
