Dad was excellent at life hacks. A favorite trick of his was using CDs as mini mirrors. Above his computer in his office, he hung several CDs with the reflective side facing outwards. Though people likely chalked these “decorations” up to his love for music, they had another purpose: he could tell when someone came […]
Years later, this uncomfortable yet hilarious memory came back to me. In the spring of my fourth grade year, I had my first introduction to sex ed via St. Catherine’s “Family Life” class. On the way home from school on day, just as we passed the Midlothian Turnpike exit on Chippenham Parkway, I abruptly asked daddy […]
Dane, Happy Birthday! I met your Dad when he was about 12 years old. Over the years we spent many moments together. He was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. Funny your birthday is March 24th, because on March 23, 1979 I spent the day with him at our house in New […]
Though daddy may have been a PITA, I was apparently quite the little shit when I was little. I was always outsmarting Mom and Dad and finding brand new ways to get in trouble or annoy the living hell out of them. One example is tendency to always lock them out of my room. I’m not sure why […]
For the past 365 days, we’ve recounted some wonderful things about daddy. But, I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge a few of his “PITA” (Pain In The Ass, as he liked to say) qualities. First things first, dad was occasionally hard to please…particularly at restaurants. He loved a juicy medium-rare steak. If it was not cooked […]
Dane, I am not sure if you have heard or embraced the story that you are actually a margarita baby. After having Sam and Joelle, I had decided I would like to have a third child in our family. Your Dad was not quite as enthusiastic. Things were already hectic with two children and work. […]
Dane, Happy birthday. It’s 5:05am — the exact moment we welcomed you into the world, 16 years ago today. Where on earth has the time gone? As you know, today also marks the last official day of Celebrating Jon posts. Inspired by mom and dad’s 10 birthday surprises for my 10th birthday, you can look forward to 16 […]
I didn’t know Jon real well, and that is my loss. However, there was one memory I have that I think epitomizes the incredible love Jon had for the kids. You may recall a get-together Donna had at the river about 3-4 years ago (if memory serves) during the summer. A lot of us were […]
I am sure that your Mom is very proud and that your dad, Grandpa Max and Grandma Estelle (My Aunt and Uncle, I adored them. When I would stay with my Grandpa Solly and Grandma Becky ( Jon’s Corsover Gandparents) for a weekend, I would sleep in Aunt Estelle’s empty bedroom and loved going through […]
I’ll never forget the fantastic surprise baby shower Jon and Lisa gave us. They invited friends from around the country and kept it a total secret from me. When I walked in their back door in Creekwood, I was speechless! My dad was visiting us so it was an extra special event for all of us. […]
Celebrating Jon 