Monthly Archives: August 2008
The Half-empty Nest
The boy’s been gone for over a week. It’s not all that much different around here, since he was gone so much over the summer, so I guess his strategy worked; all that time away to “help me with my … Continue reading
Happy Anniversary: I’d marry him all over again
Today, in addition to being the day the boy left for college, is our 19th wedding anniversary. We got married on the 19th, have been married for 19 years — that seems extra-significant somehow. So, sans scanner, I’m sharing this … Continue reading
Letters for my son: One day ’til college
We’re here; the day before the boy leaves for college. Some of you have called, written or e-mailed to say you’ve enjoyed this series and hey, where did you go? Why did you bag it when you were just getting … Continue reading
Peaches and Cream Pie
The girl went peach picking with her daycamp and brought back a couple of pounds of fresh, delicious peaches with a request for peach pie. I put her in charge of researching the recipes and decided on Peaches and Cream … Continue reading
Twelve: a letter to my daughter
Dear A., Happy 12th birthday! I remember, before your brother turned 12 how I had a habit of saying anyone immature was “acting like a 12-year-old” — something I picked up from my boss at the time. He turned 12, … Continue reading
