Father’s Day

Father’s Day

Father’s Day. The first time I really thought about fatherhood was when my older brother, Tom was about to become a father. I saw him transform. He built this cradle for soon-to-be Cate and for my sister-in-law as a surprise. He’d never built a cradle, and...
Dear Lady in the Steam Room with the Menthol

Dear Lady in the Steam Room with the Menthol

Dear Lady in the Steam Room with the Menthol, When you asked, white towel wrapping your head and soggy torso, about to enter the steam room, “You don’t mind if I use menthol” (A statement disguised as a question) you were already prying open the moist door. You didn’t...