Merrick Siebenaler

Merrick Siebenaler

Recognized, Named, and Welcome

Leland managed to split his head open at the Seder dinner this week. A railing, a step, a commotion—and suddenly there was blood, paper towels, and a very dramatic retelling of events.

No One’s Looking— Do It Anyway

Leland had a locker check this week. The teacher called it “immaculate.” I smiled—partly with pride, partly with the knowledge that the only reason it looked so pristine was because I had

The Tomb and the Trail

There are few things more reliable than our son Leland’s reluctance to hike. He’s a city kid through and through—he likes escalators, Wi-Fi, and knowing exactly how far the doughnut

Every Lap Counts

Leland is nearly twelve has a deep love for Formula 1. He studies the drivers, draws their car's logos, races on sims, and has strong opinions about tire strategy. Recently, he

“When will I have control of my life?”

That was the question of seven-year-old Govino to his grandfather, the longtime CFO of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles which he shared with us at the annual ADLA regional presentation. I often think