Balancing Darkness and Light
Lessons from a relative who lived with significant physical challenges
“In early January, I went to my cousin’s funeral. Steve died relatively young: he was only in his 60s but experienced lifelong …”
-
-
Minor Alterations
An ordinary drive using Google Maps leads to a surprising discovery.
“Now the holidays are done, it’s time to resume the chores and errands that were put aside. Such as updating financial records for the coming tax season…”
-
Unfair Tests
Why do children expect parents to keep up with technology trends? A parent reflects on these daunting expectations, and gets to the root of a recent challenge.
My 20-something children test me in ways I never did my parents. They expect me to keep up with major cultural and technology shifts – to know some trending songs – to recognize popular celebrities. And to have a sense of who’s in, and …
-
My Scientifically Useful Family
A family’s kitchen work leads to surprising results — which evoke a parent’s memory of long-ago high school science classes.
“Within moments of entering the kitchen, I knew something was wrong. Fumes hit the back of my throat and I started coughing – then needed to get out of the room. Whereas my husband…”
-
Passing Blue
It’s just another dull winter afternoon of working at home – until a careful look out the window helps turn things around.
“I sign back into the laptop and verify I’m who I say I am – that I have the right to see my data. It’s almost dusk and…”
