Tete-a-tete Archives
An eclectic sampling of my award-winning humor columns. New columns can be read online at www.nashuatelegraph.com. Tete-a-tete is published one Sunday a month.
Tete-a-tete: Introducing the NFL’s 2023 Ultimate Tailgate Team
Whether it’s fantasy leagues, the Pro Bowl, or the All-Madden teams, football players are constantly being ranked and put into groups based on their unique skills and attributes. As a fan of the game myself, this practice has inspired me … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: Newsboys reunion concert elicits a nostalgia suckerpunch, yet reminds that awesomeness does not change
The older you get, the more quickly time seems to pass. It doesn’t necessarily feel like it’s passing quickly in the moment, however. It’s more that every once in a while, something comes to your attention that makes you realize … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: Youngest Brother finds a hobby thanks to ‘The Great British Baking Show’
Over the past few years, I have developed a talent for finding binge-worthy shows on Netflix and getting the rest of the family sucked into them. Often, the only result is hours of entertainment, but my recent discovery of “The … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: Evolution of a football fan, or why I’m looking forward to Super Bowl LII
It’s that time of year again – the time when all football fans outside of New England despise us because the Patriots will be playing in yet another Super Bowl. In the past, this news wouldn’t have meant much to … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: Younger Sister’s penchant for staying on schedule never takes a holiday
Christmas loses a bit of its magic when children become older. Once the Santa Claus mythos has been dispelled, there’s less of a sense of urgency to go to bed early on Christmas Eve and wake up early on Christmas … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: Grandpa had a ‘Wonderful Life’
As Christmas approaches, our thoughts tend to turn toward those who are no longer with us. Losses loom particularly large when we face our first Christmas without a beloved family member, especially when they’ve been a regular part of our … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: Streamlined technology makes it easier to come home for the holidays – unlike when I was in college
Youngest Brother and Younger Sister will soon be coming home from college for Thanksgiving. Along with their dirty laundry, they’ll be bringing something I was never able to bring home for a weekend when I was in college: their computers. … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: The pitfalls of dining out as a slow eater
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s an accomplishment to be able to do something slowly. Unfortunately, if that something happens to be eating, you’re more likely to receive frustrated looks from your dining companions than compliments about your serene approach to … Continue reading