A long delayed return to Hyde Park finally occurred last weekend as history buff, Liam and I spent the afternoon visiting the Hudson Valley. The primary purpose of the trip was to see Val-Kill, Eleanor Roosevelt's cottage retreat. I wasn't aware of this lovely property prior to Liam and I touring the FDR mansion a … Continue reading History in Hyde Park
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Catching up with Moms@Work
Griffin and I went to a concert. I anticipated summer and clarified my economic reality with a comment. And discussed the economic reality of American women, in general. An imagined dream come true. There's an upcoming event you should think about attending. I had a really, really bad day. Dads had their day. And Sally … Continue reading Catching up with Moms@Work
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
Last week my boy crossed the line and said a couple of really mean things to me. I was quite rocked by his lashing out and am expecting an apology. Looks like it might be a while. During these days of waiting, I've been puzzling over his inability to offer a simple "I'm sorry." As … Continue reading Sorry seems to be the hardest word
10 Reasons why I’m baking cookies for Father’s Day
I never got to bake them for my own father I like to eat cookie dough. It's Father's Day - not (ex)Husband Day. He'll always be my boys' father and deserves to be honored as such. He always enjoyed my cooking and baking skills. The house will smell great. It's his first Father's Day without … Continue reading 10 Reasons why I’m baking cookies for Father’s Day
Impressions from a spring concert
Last night's concert at my son's middle school made an unexpected impact upon me emotionally. I'm not usually inclined to tears, but this gathering of kids, led by their obviously committed teachers, left me absolutely weepy. Here are the thoughts I had while sitting in that auditorium... ...there was a boy with a cast on … Continue reading Impressions from a spring concert
Destination lame
My middle son is wrapping up his middle school academic career in a couple of weeks. There are a few events to commemorate the occasion, including a day trip to NYC, later this month. When I was in 8th grade, we also went to the city. I remember it vividly because I saw my first … Continue reading Destination lame
The ABCs of DMB
Last weekend I took my 14 y/o to SPAC to see the Dave Matthews Band. Being the glutton I am, we went both cruelly cold nights. These were his 2nd and 3rd DMB shows respectively, but his prior show had been at the Times Union Center, a much different experience than a venue like SPAC. … Continue reading The ABCs of DMB
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