Dear Elli, "Never make eye contact while eating a banana." Somebody posted that sentence on Facebook the other day, and I have been...

Dear Elli, Yesterday, we spent the majority of our day and evening in the city.  Not a big city.  Just Akron.  A baby city, really. We...

Dear Elli, Always trust your gut feelings about things.  Always. I'm a firm believer in this principle.  But I don't always practice what...

Dear Elli, Three days ago, you informed me that "boys are yummy".  I've been stunned into silence for three days.  Three.  Freaking. ...

Dear Elli, I work with a lot of older people.  And when I say older, I mean at least 15 years older than me.  Give or take a couple...

Dear Elli, Today is my Mom, and your "Nanny's", birthday.  She is 61 years old.  She rocks. You know, I used to think she was an idiot. ...

Dear Elli, Today you are four years old.  Happy Birthday!  And Congratulations!  To you and to me!  We made it four whole years and we...

Dear Elli, We haven't talked about racism.  Because you are three.  But everyone else is talking about it right now.  And peer pressure...

Dear Elli, Your daddy and I had another verbal altercation this morning.  About Walmart.  Some of our most profanity laced battles occur...

Dear Elli, Do not buy white pants.  It's not a smart investment.  Trust me.  I did it. For most of my life I have avoided white pants. ...

Dear Elli, As you know, your daddy bought a new truck last month.  I'll admit it.  I'm a little jealous.  So now I'm car shopping.  For...

Dear Elli, Today it was raining when I left work, and I was lucky enough to have an umbrella.  A very small, personal sized, umbrella. ...

Dear Elli, It's no secret that sometimes I get a little full of myself.  I think I'm pretty cool.  And smart.  And hilarious.  And really...

Dear Elli, Last night, I found out that yet another kid I went to high school with is dead.  At 31.  Maybe 32. Remember a few letters...

Dear Elli, I'm going to hijack this forum for Uncle Nick tonight.  Because I am the author of this freaking blog and I can do whatever I...

Dear Elli, As you have probably noticed from several of my letters, I'm pretty good at telling you all about what I want for you.  But I...

Dear Elli, I was struck by a thought today that I really need to share with you.  Right now. I was at work.  Working.  Quietly.  Which is...

Dear Elli, Today is Father's Day.  The day we celebrate the huge difference dads make in our lives and show them our appreciation.  You...

Dear Elli, I arrived home today after spending three evenings away while executing (with the assistance of several other awesome people)...

Dear Elli, I consider myself a happy person.  Most of the time.  And even when I'm not, I usually fake it.  Because there is nothing more...