Monthly Archives: May 2009

To commemorate Andrea’s high school graduation in a few weeks, I’m creating a Memory Book of her class photos, report cards, momentos, a handful of essays and papers, special projects, awards and so on. The Memory Book will fill four … Continue reading →

My high school senior received the ultimate backhanded compliment from a classmate this week in response to a glowing article about my daughter’s academic feats in the local newspaper: “My mother really thinks you’re amazing.”

My youngest (pictured left, dressed for her senior prom this evening) plans to take me out to lunch after church tomorrow to celebrate Mother’s Day. She will also give me a thoughtfully chosen gift. She would give me the world … Continue reading →

Mine That Bird (pictured at left), a 50-to-1 longshot, won the Kentucky Derby two days ago…. the second longest of longshots to win in Derby history.In fact, this delightfully bargain-basement horse, purchased by his owner for a mere $9,500, won … Continue reading →