All I Need to Know I Learned in the Midwest

Now that I’m finally home, I can start to catch up on writing all the silly drivel about the reunion and other travel mayhem I know you just can’t wait to read.  In the meantime, here’s a short list of some of the crucial things I learned (most the hard way) while gallivanting through the Midwest (in no particular [...]

Shroomage

In addition to a fantastic shower, my Aunt Sharon has a beautifully manicured yard.  I’ve seen botanical gardens with large full-time staffs that were less ambitious than this undertaking.  Sitting on her back patio makes me feel like I have the key to my very own Secret Garden.

The giant blue hosta leaves arch over the brown [...]

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Rocco's Weiner

As part of my plan to keep Rocco relatively happy while surrounded by the Magnificent Cluckers (Uncle Chuck’s name for the women of the Middleton clan), we scheduled two baseball outings.  The first was an afternoon game at historic Wrigley field.  Poor naive Rocco thought that organizing a trip to a baseball stadium would [...]

Car Talk

Rocco: Last time I went to your family reunion I was on good behavior. Am I allowed to just be myself this trip?

Me: Writing “Elly’s Bitch” on your nametag is good behavior?

Rocco: Your Dad said it was ok.

Me: I’m not sure you should look to Dad as your mentor in such social circumstances.

Thom: I’m going to [...]

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