Dear Vanessa: I hope you can make good use of the baby supplies. It’s a small collection we accumulated over the past few years, in anticipation of the big event. But then, things started to look a little different. Giving that stuff away to a 17-year-old mother-to-be with nothing but a growing support system was the right thing to do. ...

Hey, kids! We’ve got two tons of the good candy, and High Life for the folks. Stop by if you’re in the neighborhood. Happy Halloween!Jenni Kaitie (my niece) rocks the satin flamingo suit.

Dear Kinkos: I took a big leap of faith tonight, and entrusted you with the most important thing I’ve ever done1. Please get them right. For the sake of the children. Thanks!Jenni 1 Today, at least.

Dear Friends: Yeah, I used to address these letters to someone in particular, and I’ve totally been copping out lately. I can feel your scorn all the way over here, and you know what? I don’t care. You heard me. Wednesday Item One.Today, in the brief period between work and woodshop (the time which is normally occupied by the gym; ...