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Category Archives: The Kids Are Alright
Say what you mean, mean what you say, and don’t be mean
I received a remark regarding my last entry about Son’s graduation saying that my ending seemed like a put-down and I felt badly about that and wanted to address it. I could not be more thrilled with my children’s accomplishments … Continue reading
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Tagged dazed and confused, graduation, Holden Caulfield, The Catcher in the Rye
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Last row, 6th seat in from right
This weekend was Son’s college graduation from The State University of Out-of-State Full Tuition and we all drove there in different cars at different times to accommodate varying work and school schedules. What is normally a 5-hour drive took Husband and … Continue reading
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Tagged alma mater, Boston Fleet Center, graduation, out of state university, school anthem, tailgate parties
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That’s the word on the street
Last night’s telephone call from Son who graduates college next weekend: SON: Hi! How ya doin’? I took my last final today. I’m finished with school. OSV: That is so great! I hear traffic noise, are you on your way home? … Continue reading
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Tagged home from college, Mother's Day, stealing wireless service
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Things I Didn’t Know
It is New Year’s weekend, and when my adorable Husband woke up this morning, he shuffled over to me with his pale face and glassy eyes and said he was sorry but he wasn’t feeling well, so we’d have to cancel … Continue reading
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Tagged Brooklyn, second marriage, sibling rivalry, step families
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We’ll Leave the Light on for You
I heard a key turn in the front door lock at 3:30 this morning and I knew it was my son. He likes to make the 5-hour drive home from college in the middle of the night to avoid interstate … Continue reading
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Tagged growing up, kids at college, raising children
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