Mary and Bert and Gloria and Fred

The other day I was reading my morning newspaper (yes, I still read the print version) and came across a review for the new “Mary Poppins Returns,” film. I have been eagerly awaiting this film and I haven’t been able to figure out why. But the review triggered something, a memory, and now I know. ... Continue Reading →

December 21, 2018 0

The Empty Nest: A Learning Curve

Last week my eldest child, now 31, had a biiiiig job interview. She was flown across the country to a city she’d never laid eyes on, for an in-person visit. Arrangements were made by the employer. She planned out her wardrobe, printed extra copies of her resume and itinerary, arranged boarding for her dogs and... Continue Reading →

December 14, 2018 0

41 Laid to Rest

I am not a fan of either President Bush, but I am a fan of State funerals, weddings, inaugurations, and the like. So of course, this morning (Wednesday, actually) I was glued to the public funeral of President George H. W. Bush. There was, of course, much pomp and circumstance during the procession and the... Continue Reading →

December 7, 2018 0

Unpacking The Box

Holidays are always a mixed bag of emotions for most of us. This Thanksgiving was, in many ways, one of our family’s best. All the kids were home, everyone got along, it was relaxing and totally fun. But for me, something occurred that opened some very old wounds and left me feeling completely deflated. We... Continue Reading →

November 30, 2018 0