Man, I had a hard time with the girls on Sunday. They were at their moody worst on the way to church, and the drama continued as we went into church. The 8-year-old was being incredibly sensitive and reactionary, melting down over each perceived (or real) slight or indignation from her sister. And that 12-year-oldContinue reading “Zero to sixty”
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The Ol’ Deer Snare
Last weekend the girls stayed at my mom and dad’s. Staying at Grandma and Grandpa’s is always an interesting experience. In addition to the treats that are only available there, being in your parent’s childhood home unaccompanied makes for prime snooping time. When I was little, overnights meant staying up late to watch bowling overContinue reading “The Ol’ Deer Snare”
Nostalgia for the Present
nos·tal·gia näˈstaljə,nəˈstaljə noun a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. The word nostalgia is learned formation of a Greek compound, consisting of νόστος(nóstos), meaning “homecoming” and ἄλγος (álgos), meaning “pain” or “ache”, and was coined by a 17th-century medical student to describe the anxieties displayed by Swiss mercenaries fighting away from home. Continue reading “Nostalgia for the Present”