Today is my father’s birthday. He died five years ago. I used to get the notification on my phone—a reminder to call or send a note, tucked… Read more “Enduring, Lingering Love”
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Sure, Let’s Try It!
At West Point, new cadets are told they only have four possible responses: Yes Sir, No Sir, No excuse Sir and Sir I do not understand. When… Read more “Sure, Let’s Try It!”
The Last hoorah
Yesterday was my father’s 84th birthday. Today is my parents 62nd wedding anniversary. This is the last celebration of both. They met senior year at Wheaton College… Read more “The Last hoorah”
2020 Vision in Hindsight
Tomorrow is my 28th Birthday. Ok, ok. 42nd. But I feel 28. That counts for something. Considering how much coffee and wine I drink, I’m guessing I’m… Read more “2020 Vision in Hindsight”
The Case for Over-Loving
‘Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one,… Read more “The Case for Over-Loving”
The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank
“Maybe you don’t realize the dangers of being by yourself out here in this wilderness. There are loonies and crazies running around all over the place….… Read more “The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank”
Happy Mother/Oma/Girlfriends Day
I never expected to have kids. No, I don’t want to hold your baby. Please remove your small child from my Prada purse. Smell it? You want… Read more “Happy Mother/Oma/Girlfriends Day”
Reunions. Maybe You Can Go Home Again (& Other Life Lessons) Run 50
My parents are in town for a week. Parkinson’s makes it difficult for my father to travel and he doesn’t do well out of his routine but… Read more “Reunions. Maybe You Can Go Home Again (& Other Life Lessons) Run 50”
Camp’n in New Jersey – Run 50
Over the river and through the woods To Grandmother’s house we go. The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh Through white and drifted snow. I… Read more “Camp’n in New Jersey – Run 50”