Page 9 of Second Dance
These days, I coach my son's baseball team, volunteer at the local food bank, and attempt to surf. The surfing is not going well. I've wiped out more times than I can count, but my kids think it's hilarious, so I keep trying.
I'm a serious person by nature—disciplined, routine-oriented, maybe a little intense. I'm learning to loosen up. My daughter says I need to stop “optimizing everything.” She's probably right.
I've been lucky enough to fall in love twice. Both relationships showed me what's possible when two people really see each other. Looking forward to finding that again.
Some of my favorite things
Street tacos from the truck on Ocean Street
Really good salsa verde (the kind that has a kick)
IPAs after a long day
Baseball games on Saturday mornings
Latin music in the kitchen
Sunday sleep-ins
Biographies of great leaders
Spy novels
Running before sunrise
My kids' laughter
My real-life superpower… is staying calm under pressure—unless my kids are running late for school.
After work, you'll find me …at the baseball field, coaching at the food bank, attempting to surf, or reading on the couch with my kids nearby.
I promise I won't judge you… if you think my salsa verde could use more heat. I'm still perfecting the recipe.
Favorite song … “To Make You Feel My Love” – Adele version
What's your comfort movie—and will you share the popcorn?The Sandlot. My kids and I watch it every summer. And yes, I'll share the popcorn—but my daughter likes her own bowl.
I stared at the phone in disbelief. He’d adopted his wife’s children. Just as I’d adopted Grace. He hadn’t been a liar or a cheater.
What was I supposed to do now? Before I could think anything through, my phone pinged with a text from our group chat.
Delphine
Annie fessed up right away. We need to call an emergency meeting. Meet at The Pelican in an hour?
Esme
Robbie told me everything too. I’ll ask Mrs. Young if she’ll come stay with the kids and meet you there.
Gillian
I’m in too. I have something really important to share.
Seraphina
Since Tyler’s been sent to his room with a sandwich and instructions to think about what he’s done, I’m in too.
Lila
