A collection of personal essays on fatherhood, family, friendship and loss.

• The Wastelands. Finding a path forward after an unthinkable loss.
• A Father’s Grief. An unvarnished expression of grief at the loss of a child.
• The Art of Letting Go. Looking back on twenty-three years of island life.
• Organizing the Tool Shed. A father struggles with a newly empty nest.
• Fear of Flying. Even as a professional road warrior with nearly a million miles in the air, flying still makes me nervous.
• The Ferry Commuter’s Secret. Living on a remote island makes for an unusual daily commute.
• Coaches. A tribute to the coaches that have made such an impact in my life and the lives of others.
• Losses and Gains. A personal essay on losing those closest to us.
• House Guest. What happens when a new puppy discovers a shelf full of 17th-century leather-bound books.
• Valencia of Childhood Dreams. Reflections on travel and what it means across generations.