Tag Archives: parenting
Riding Shotgun
Before trading in my 2013 minivan, my husband Dave cleaned it. Hidden in a crevice, Dave found a letter, dated April 1997, from my grandfather. He wrote, “Know that my moral support and love are with you always!!!” I had … Continue reading
Black Death
You’re listening to the residents, who are saying what they’re saying, “Stop it. You’re killing him. Are you going to just allow this to happen? Take his pulse,” and so forth. So, you’re hearing all of that. There is another … Continue reading
Reflections on Children
We want better reasons for having children than not knowing how to prevent them — Dora Russel ‘The human race is challenged more than ever before to demonstrate our mastery, not over nature but of ourselves.’ — Rachel Carson To nourish children and raise … Continue reading
A Little Bit of Everything
I’m sorry I’m stupid,” my father mumbles. When he struggles to find a word or finish a sentence because of his dementia, he hides his embarrassment and frustration by making this heart-wrenching statement. “Dad, you are not stupid,” I automatically … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 