[Also cross-posted to Kate's blog at http://mynameiskate.com]
Kate and I would like to share some sad news: we are separating. For almost two months, we’ve been doing a trial separation while (mostly) staying in our house, staying in separate rooms and switching off weekends as we figured everything out. At this point, it looks pretty certain [...]
Kate and I have an awesome relationship. I’m extremely satisfied and proud of what we’ve accomplished, and it is also encouraging to hear that we serve as relationship role models for others around us.
I was telling Kate last night that I really had no idea that things would be this good when I proposed. [...]
Kate and I were watching the Amazing Race last week. During a difficult stretch for one of the teams, one competitor remarked to her boyfriend, “I expect you to be gentlemanly!” (Or something like that — I’m paraphrasing).
I was immediately struck by the thought that Kate would never say something like that. Because, awesomely, she [...]
Work is ramping up for a big release next week, and so I’m working longer hours than usual. And that means I’ll be spending less time with Ruby.
Right now my work hours are shifted a little early than in the morning so that I can come home and have dinner with my family. [...]
Today the Washington State Supreme Court upheld the Defense of Marriage Act as constitutional.
One should note, however, that they explicitly did not say whether or not it was a good idea — in fact, they hinted otherwise. But their job is not to make policy, only decide if policy is constitutional, and they sided with [...]
Cynical Dad relates a great story about his wife defending his honor at Target (while shopping for Father’s day cards):
Zoey: Why does it say that?
Ella: It means that Daddy gets to take the day off.
Unknown Woman Standing A Few Feet From Them: Which is also every day.
Now I would love to tell you that Ella [...]