Category Archives: Stories

What it Takes

Posted on January 7, 2011 by leighton

Chrisie and I often joke that we’ve never really lived alone, just the two of us. That’s an exaggeration of course, but it is grounded in truth. Even in the first years of our marriage, we played host to several … Continue reading →

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A Different Language

Posted on January 5, 2011 by leighton

I’m bad at starting conversations with women I’m trying to hit on. Well, I assume I’m still bad. I haven’t tried (or desired) to hit on anyone since my wife and I got together. I’m almost equally as bad at … Continue reading →

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The Semantics of Relationship

Posted on January 3, 2011 by leighton

I received my first lesson in the Semantics of Relationship at a very young age during my first few weeks of public school in first grade. I attended a Montessori school for pre-school and Kindergarten, so this was also my … Continue reading →

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Popped in the Head

Posted on December 31, 2010 by leighton

Just before New Year’s Eve in 1992 I spent the night a my friend Neil’s house in Kentucky. We planned to enjoy some hunting and target shooting before coming back to Clarksville. What we didn’t plan was the trip to … Continue reading →

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What If

Posted on December 29, 2010 by leighton

I hated taking a bath at my grandparents’ (on my mother’s side) house. Hated it. The bathroom was always drafty and uncomfortable and the hot water never lasted. Taking a bath in that tub was a production I dreaded anytime … Continue reading →

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Buying Power

Posted on December 27, 2010 by leighton

The funny thing about shopping for engagement rings is that you often have to rely on what the person who wants to take your money tells you about the quality of the diamonds (which are really worthless rocks, but you … Continue reading →

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That First Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2010 by leighton

Before Chrisie and I spent our first Thanksgiving, we had our first Christmas together. We had only dated for about nine months, but I knew beyond doubt she was the one (and had also already bought a ring) so when … Continue reading →

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Taking a Stand

Posted on December 22, 2010 by leighton

I was in high school and having a very pleasant evening. My girlfriend and I walked through the mall (yes, I know, lame) and enjoyed one another’s company. Life seemed pretty good. I had a girlfriend who didn’t mind being … Continue reading →

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Too Well Done

Posted on December 20, 2010 by leighton

The day I graduated it rained. Part of me enjoyed this since our principal announced that it never rained on a Northeast graduation (I have a twisted delight when someone makes a statement about something over which they have no … Continue reading →

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Crushing Nostalgia

Posted on December 17, 2010 by leighton

I work for the very school system I attended, so I have many opportunities for nostalgia. One week, I the nostalgia almost overwhelmed me. It started as I walked through the cafeteria of Richview Middle School and saw my seventh grade … Continue reading →

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