Two nights ago, my seven-year-old daughter Elanor was allowed to stay up later than usual to sit in on our Dungeons & Dragons game.  (Our DM, Kevin, is extremely gracious about involving his players' kids when possible.) She must have been inspired by the experience.  The next morning, instead of watching TV, or even eating... Continue Reading →

This weekend Kate and I took the kids canoe-camping on Squam Lake.  Squam is the second-largest lake in New Hampshire, just north of its big brother Lake Winnipesauke. This was our third such trip for the wife and me, and the second with the kids. For an outing where you’re supposedly leaving it all behind,... Continue Reading →