It’s almost Halloween, so I’m raising this one from the old, dead, Zero to Sixty in One Year blog. Whose arm is that? I have no idea This photo was taken at an Intensive Care Nursery reunion picnic at UCSF. My daughter spent several months in the ICN as an infant. The reunion used… Continue Reading
Redefining success
Some time ago, I consulted an expert to help me come up with the right words in a certain delicate situation. The details aren’t really important. What is important is that she provided me with the language I needed and a valuable piece of advice: maybe I needed to redefine what success meant in this… Continue Reading
Time in a Bottle
September 7, 2014 There are days you just want to hang onto, remembering every detail. Last Sunday was one such day. Because memories fade and details get fuzzy over time, I’m creating a record for myself and for Samuel, my new grandson, who was born on that day. And since saving time in a bottle… Continue Reading
Back to School on Throwback Thursday
Once again, wishing all the little school girls and boys a good morning! In honor of the first week of school in my neighborhood, three kindergarten pictures and a kosher version of “Good Morning Little Schoolgirl” by Smokey Hogg. My class picture from kindergarten Caitlin’s first day of school Madeleine in pigtails, like her grandma… Continue Reading
Early Departure
At this time of year, when many mothers and fathers are sending their kids back to college, I am drawn back to one particular late summer morning and a moment I shared with my daughter. When she went away to college, I was left behind in the house of boys. I lost my companion for… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
RIP, Uppercase AL
Al Levenson signed his name AL, which served double duty as his name and his initials. Thanks to the strange way Facebook allows us to learn about our friends through people we don’t know, I found out that AL passed away a few days ago. Because he was one of the most interesting people I’ve… Continue Reading
Grandmothers, Canned Goods, and Natsukashi
On a recent Sunday morning, I heard Greg Brown on the radio, singing his wonderful song called “Canned Goods.” It’s full of references to a grandmother who lovingly put up summer bounty in Ball canning jars (or Hellman’s or Smucker’s…), providing a tantalizing taste of a luscious treat long after the seasons changed. Whenever I… Continue Reading
Things I Wish I’d Known Sooner
A slightly revised and updated version of this list, which was originally posted in August, 2011. Inspired by Nora Ephron, who did it first and better. A few things I’ve learned along the way: Curly hair will always be curly, no matter what. Using sunscreen on your face every day is critical. Money does not… Continue Reading
Dancing with the Sons
I used to do it every chance I got. These days, it’s easier to scoop up the grandsons for a little dance around the house. After viewing my Listen to Your Mother reading yesterday, I kinda wanted to see this post again. So, sharing an oldie today. Some special memories of dancing with the… Continue Reading