Even with the good weather now upon us, my daughter and I are still playing chess. We play the Lower Southeastern Somerville convention which allows players to use best guess strategies when pieces are accidentally knocked off the board. LSS rules also allow long breaks for baths, dinner, snacks, and phone calls.
Anyway, I noticed that [...]
Last Sunday, after a swim lesson, a walk to the park and a visit to Dunky’s for her favorite donut, my daughter and I came home. Telling her that I’d like a little time to myself, I asked her to play on her own for a while, and set her up in the kitchen with [...]
It’s a meeting. Diplomatic negotiations are underway.
Walking to school…
Rada (noticing that people leave their cars running to warm them up): Thats wasteful
Me: Yes, it is.
Rada: Its bad for the earth.
Me: Yes.
Rada: God must see this and be angry.
Me: Perhaps.
Rada: How can God see everything?
Me: Well, I think God is everywhere.
Rada: No, it can’t be! You’re wrong.
Me: Its just my opinion. You’re [...]