Stuart & Wyatt

My son Stuart is about the same age as my cousin Wyatt. Because of the age difference between me and Wyatt, he's been more a nephew to me. Years ago, when Stuart and Wyatt were about 10 or 11 I coached their basketball team. We won a championship that year, and it was truly a lot of fun. In fact, that championship is what caused me to coach basketball for many years after.

Now, Stuart and Wyatt are grown men, making their way in life. This morning they game over because our house needed basic landscaping. They are trimming hedges, pulling weeds and getting the place generally in shape. I looked out the window a minute ago and Wyatt had just finished cutting down all my Hydrangeas ... oh well, at least it looks a little cleaner than before.