Newcomers to the Cove: It's Too Quiet

Indeed, it’s way too quiet at our house. Let me explain.

One of our daughters, Bethany, lives and works in Germany. She married a fine German man, Jörn, and they have a very active son, Ezra. Ezra, by the way, is two and a half years old. Do you see where this is heading?

In October, Bethany and her family announced they will be visiting us for Christmas this year. Nancy and I thought that was a great idea! After all, 2017 was the last year Bethany had been to Pennsylvania. They had it all planned, including wisely bracketing their flights well before and after the Christmas rush. Beth...