Category Archives: Travel
She is Leaving Again
PrintThe first time she “left,” I cried. She was going to Camp Orkila with her class, a mere island away, for a few days (two?). When do kids go to Camp Orkila? 6th grade maybe? I stood on the ferry … Continue reading
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My fridge or my Underwear Drawer?
PrintAll right, so it is very possible that I have already written about this and if so, you are warmly invited to skip this post. But boy oh boy I need to write about it some more and so here … Continue reading
Posted in "Being", Communication, Culture, Funny Stuff, Kids, LIFE, Parenting, Relationships, Tough Times
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Gas Price and Homesickness
Print“Mom, I just put $82 in gas in my tank.” For some reason, this agitates me. I’ll get used to it, but it agitates me. I mean damn … that’s a lot of money. That’s a lot of money for … Continue reading
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On flunking
PrintI tell her I do not smoke. Nor drink coffee. She says “Surely you drink wine.” I tell her that I don’t like the taste. She remembers that I can’t eat bread. She seems a little disappointed and says: “So… … Continue reading
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