My son is finally sleeping! Everyone likes to tell you how rewarding, but exhausting, being a new mother is. And to be fair, they are right about that. But it’s still hard to understand the depth of that simple statement until you experience it first-hand. Watching my little six-month-old boy sleep for a moment before I leave his room warms my heart more than I ever would have imagined. But then as soon as I step out of h...

I finished up at the gym and headed to the restaurant. I was early since my wife would be another thirty minutes getting her hair done, so I grabbed a beer and settled into a corner table towards the back. I mostly just people-watched. Sometime later, I noticed a woman come in alone. Initially, I was drawn to striking red hair but then was curious about what was under the layers of clothing worn against the freezing tempe...

I wake up in an empty bed. Blinking against the morning sunlight spilling into the room, I squint toward the windows. My grimace turns to a smile as I see the foliage swaying in the gentle breeze and the bright blue skies remind me that I'm currently residing in a tropical paradise. I scan the bed and wonder where you are. Most likely, you are already lounging in the hammock on the porch, your favorite place to curl up. I...

It was the first warm day of spring, and the dog perked up every time I stood up from the computer. "Not yet." was my answer throughout the work day, but when my final meeting was over I was just excited as he was to get out of the house. "Heading out for a walk!" I yelled upstairs to my wife's office. "Are you taking our four-footed friend?" she yelled back down. "Of course!" It was a little difficult to get the harness...

I open the door to the cabin and you burst in. “Oh Luther, it’s wonderful! We have our own balcony! I’m just going to sit here and watch the ocean the entire time.” You giggle and jump to the sliding doors, flinging them open and standing at the railing. As you enjoy the view, I quickly park our luggage against the wall and shed all my clothing. I join you at the rail. “Well, to be fair it’s not the best view at the momen...

Keys could be heard rattling in the lock. The door bursts open and you came bursting through. “Oh, this has been the longest day. Non-stop since morning, the shop’s been full, just one after another. There were so many anniversary bouquets, we’re nearly out of roses! Good to be busy, I suppose, but I’m just exhausted!” You stop and look around the apartment, just noticing that you are alone. “Luther darling, are you here?...