Now that Jude’s birthday has passed, I’m setting my sights on Christmas. The best things in life are free, but kids need lots of stuff to open on the big day. That said, my son is at the point where he’s getting me things for Christmas, as well, and last year I may have given meContinueContinue reading “Cousin Audrey”
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The Spin
Hey folks: It’s been way too long since I sent out a “hello from the homestead” note. I’ve been crazy busy. Jude just turned 11 and I have a bunch of adventures to report from the year, but somehow, the older he gets, the busier I get with all our adventures. How did that happen?ContinueContinue reading “The Spin”
Little Red Shoes
…a Christmas tale I’ve been meaning to post…. Little Red Shoes (Christmas 2012) This year was a big one for me and my son, Jude. He started middle school and he turned TEN, marking a full decade on the earth. He’s getting big, as people note, but he’s also becoming even more of who heContinueContinue reading “Little Red Shoes”
New Baseball Poems
Ah hope springs eternal. I’m feeling the season, so here are a couple new ones, which also infuse some nostalgia for my old hometown of Chicago….enjoy! Also up at http://baseballbard.com/baseball-poetry-archives-link?authorid=46 Pitchers and Catchers (3/2013) Pitchers and catchers reported today, Mending the dime-sized hole in the sole of my heart Discovered while walking through the slushContinueContinue reading “New Baseball Poems”
Doug Hoekstra 