Magic.
When we went into town today, Joe insisted that it was his turn to drive. I said, “I’m pretty sure it’s my turn to drive today.” Joe: “Is that right? Well, okay then, but just don’t be such a hot...
View ArticleThe Old Turkey Shed.
When I arrived at work the other day, Joe’s brother, Bart, was at the house. He wanted to take Joe over to their farm to check out the Old Turkey Shed. Dot was helping Joe put on his jacket, and...
View ArticleThe River.
I took Joe out for a drive today and I said to him, “Look at the river over there – isn’t it pretty?” He looked at me like I was crazy and said, “Did you just say that the sliver looks slivery…?” I...
View ArticleThe Gypsy.
Dot asked me where I’m going on my days off this week and I told her I’d be staying with friends this week in Portland and next week I’d be driving to Seattle to stay with family “I’m basically a gypsy...
View ArticlePenguins and Pajamas.
I was helping Lois get ready for bed last night and she suddenly let out the hugest sigh. Me: “Is something wrong, Lois?” Lois: “Well, I was just thinking that it might be time to move to Alaska.”...
View ArticleMmmmHmm.
You know that movie where Billy Bob Thornton plays that guy who growls, “MmmmHmmm” all the time? Sling Blade I think it’s called. Well, I swear to you that Lois sounds just like him when she gets...
View ArticleGerms.
Joe and Dot ate the last of the crab that their son brought home from the Oregon Coast for lunch today. When lunch was over, Dot told Joe to go wash his hands. Joe: “I don’t need to wash ‘em....
View ArticleFace-Plant.
I got Joe all tucked into bed the other night and he started snoring almost instantly. Five minutes later, Dot and I were watching TV in the living room and we heard a giant THUD! Joe had climbed...
View ArticleChinese Food.
I decided to make some fried rice and orange chicken for dinner tonight. I wasn’t sure how it would go over with Joe, but I knew that Dot would love it. Dot: “Oh boy! What a treat! Is this Chinese...
View ArticleProfessional Back-Scratcher.
I just finished my commute from Seattle to Portland via train to arrive at Joe and Dot’s house, where I was greeted with two great big smiles. After we all chatted for a bit, I asked Joe if he needed...
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