I usually call my mother on Sunday evening, but the Friday before Labor Day weekend and before her birthday, she called to say that her phone wasn’t charging, she couldn’t figure out why, and that it might die before she could get to the phone store. The store was far and it was a holiday … Continue reading IT support for grandma
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class of 1991
We talked about caring for aging parents or losing a parent, about sending our kids off to college or becoming grandparents for the first time. We talked about who we’re still in touch with and why so-and-so couldn’t make it this time. We noted what had changed on campus since the last time we were … Continue reading class of 1991
some movies I watched over thanksgiving break
It was a truly leisurely break. No travel, no guests, just the four of us sleeping in, eating good food, socializing a little bit. The weather turned cold, which further encouraged my indoor cat tendencies. I made good progress on my always growing pile of New Yorkers, read articles online, ate many snacks, went to … Continue reading some movies I watched over thanksgiving break
goodbye, friend
At first the words confused me. I had glanced at my phone as we were waiting to pay and leave the restaurant, and wondered why my friend Dave was posting about himself in the third person until the meaning of the words sank in: “great sadness,” “passing of my brother…” “Oh, no” I blurted out. … Continue reading goodbye, friend
