Whether restructuring his sausage, egg and cheese bagel from Dunkin, customizing his cheese dog from Five Guys, or inverting the contents of his McDonald’s filet o’ fish, Ben is his own culinary man. So, no problem with two Luna Bakery
I aspire to Ben’s natural Zen-ness when it comes to the world and what is of true value — Books! And here he was, 15 years ago, the teenage Ben, book in hand of course, belting out a victory song,
Jake & Ben a few (er, 31) years ago. Seems like only yester… um, no way. Seems like 31 years ago.[cough, wheeze].
Ben loves when Jake comes to Cleveland for a visit, in case you couldn’t tell.
Christmas day and new books in the old book box. Happy!
Eureka!
Each year, we make a Ben-centric card for the small army of people who nurture, teach, encourage, and care for him, the most important people in our family’s world. Here’s this year’s. PARTY!
Twin Dudes + Menorah (+ pear + banana). Ben loves when Jake comes to town for a visit.
Sitting cross-legged on his bed, Ben is absolutely riveted by the video, and The Godfather ain’t got nothin’ on Barney the Dinosaur.
Linus’s security blanket in the Peanuts world is Ben’s books in his world. If you have ever seen a picture of Benny boy (or Benny man), you have seen a book in hand or within reach. Before each visit, his