Monthly Archives: June 2006

My husband celebrated a birthday Monday. Our good friend John has the same birthday and for years the guys have noted the day together with a round of golf, parties, sometimes cake and almost certainly, beer. Since John and we … Continue reading →

My firm has a great perk. One Friday a month during the summer, the office closes at noon, leaving us free to cavort in the lovely weather. I planned my week carefully so I could get my work done and … Continue reading →

Sometimes, you have to move 800 miles to get a shorter commute. Before we moved, I drove about 20 miles each way to work. My husband drove more than 50 . . . each way. Now I work at home … Continue reading →

Today, the boy took his drivers’ test. He passed. Let us not forget that this was once a small child who held my hand to cross streets. Let us remember that the boy was once dependent on us for everything; … Continue reading →

I read Leslie Morgan Steiner’s blog, On Balance in the Washington Post. I usually read it with one squinty eye and my head cocked. I’m not sure I get her messages all the time and I know I don’t totally … Continue reading →