Retiring Guy

New York Times The other day, when I was cleaning out the TV room closet, Eddie insisted on playing with the plastic garbage bag I was ...

I started some of the chores yesterday -- like washing -- which gave me more free time today.  It doesn't work out that way, mostly b...

JoAnna does housework in the morning, then objects to my plan to mow the lawn.  But I do it anyway, enjoying the fresh air and minor exer...

I sleep okay but feel rather poorly as soon as I get out of bed.  JoAnna is practically catatonic, still suffering from a disabling head...

Yesterday Larry Martin called and the first word out of his mouth, "Congratulations!", caught me completely off guard. I stam...

The cooler weather arrives a day early, which inspires me to do some much needed housework.  I mop the hallway and kitchen floors, and Jo...

JoAnna fixes pancakes for breakfast and later in the morning, I do the plantings under the big tree in the back yard.  The boys nap while...

It's a Happy Father's Day.  JoAnna and the boys present me with a gift and cards while I'm still lounging in bed.  We go out ...

I grouse about the lawn not being mowed while JoAnna rearranges the living room.  She gets mad at me and to "punish" her I take...

Easter Sunday.  Grandma Nelson probably wonders if her older grandson is getting any religion yet.  No, and the outlook for the near future ...

A fine family morning. We go to Perkins for breakfast, then Andy and I go to the grocery shop.  I spent most of the afternoon outdoors, o...

With most of the chores out of the way, Sunday is a time for enjoyment.  Around noon, Andy and I go to the park.  He enjoys himself immen...