Summer’s Place
The Patriots had their first pre-season football game last week.
My Mother's Piano
a celebration of humanity with hope and humor.
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Noted
Elijah had a bone to pick with his fellow Israelites, and he wanted God to do something about it.
Moving On
My father-in-law, Jim, was determined to move from his home of 58 years in the suburbs of Boston, where he and his wife raised their children, ran for public office, and befriended several generations of neighbors.
How Hard Can It Be?
“A job takes as long as a job takes.” My father-in-law, Jim, says this more as a reminder to himself than to others.
Aprovechar
I come from a long line of excellent sleepers.
Standing
“Will you just light?!” My father would ask, frustrated by my constant movement.
Rainbow Wars
My kids were big fans of the Noah’s Ark story.
Labor Pains
In the summer of 1976, Afternoon Delight topped the charts, and Roots was breaking ground on the bestseller list.
You can call me ...
It’s the question adults ask a child, usually with hands on knees and a patronizing bend toward the little one hiding behind her mother’s legs.
And then ...?
Stephen Colbert asked his guest, Ian McKellen, “What, do you think, happens after you die?” The Shakespearean actor paused, then said, “Well, I hope there’ll be a funeral.”
Plan B
My first mistake was going to the grocery store hungry.