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: Pop culture references lead to unexpected connections
Making connections is all about having the right references. A quote, a bit of trivia, recognition of an obscure allusion on a vanity plate – such things can lead to lifelong friendships, or at least an enjoyable conversation based on … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: “Handicapped accessible” doesn’t really mean what people think it means
Given the widespread access to information in this day and age, it’s easy to assume we’re all on the same page regarding the definition of certain phrases. If you don’t understand what something means, you can Google it, you can … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: The ins and outs of the college moving experience
Given the option, most of us would not choose to move four times in as many years. Packing and unpacking, protecting delicate items, moving large pieces of furniture – it’s a stressful process. And yet, it’s considered perfectly normal for … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: When dealing with cabin fever, this cat’s on a roll
Cabin fever is an essential part of New Hampshire winters, and one of the things that makes spring so welcome. After months of shoveling snow and cleaning off the car, it’s positively invigorating to do something outdoors that doesn’t involve … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: An artistic masterpiece 20 years in the making
Handmade gifts are typically associated with young children. Since preschoolers and elementary schoolers tend to be a bit short on cash, they’re often encouraged to make a card or a draw a picture for Mom or Dad for their birthdays … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: Promp and circumstance: Modern-day prom prep
Depending on the school, prom may not be until April, May or June, but the average high school student has been preparing for months, 17-year-old Younger Sister included. That may sound a bit superfluous, but prom truly does require more … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: Blue Apron – a Pandora’s box of weekly culinary adventures
We enjoy the humorous situations on TV shows, but truth be told, they often seem a little far-fetched. The grains of truth are certainly there – for example, a child leaving an important school project until the last minute – … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: Serve up a slice of family traditions, new or old
As children grow up and leave the nest, long-held family holiday traditions change. Sometimes they’re replaced with new traditions, and sometimes the old traditions evolve to accommodate the current shape of family life. Since their marriage nearly three years ago, … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: ‘Family court’ has a whole new meaning at our house
Deciding what you want to be when you grow up is a fun and imaginative exercise when you’re a small child, but it’s slightly more stressful when you’re a high school senior filling out college applications and realizing that, with … Continue reading
Tete-a-tete: Drafted on the farm: Grandpa’s war at home
With Veterans Day right around the corner, many of us are thinking of the men and women who serve in the military and the families that support them. Their courage, dedication and willingness to sacrifice have helped secure the freedom … Continue reading