Tag Archives: childhood memories

A long drive home

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Standing on his doorstep, waiting, it felt like the whole summer had slipped away on the long drive home. Summer vacation meant road trips and visiting extended family and friends. It meant sibling squabbles in the backseat over who got … Continue reading →

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At 16 I didn’t really picture the future, maybe that was the problem.

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

My oldest daughter has been leaving reminders all over the house that she is old enough to take driver’s education classes now. There are a couple of driving school coupons on my writing desk, a driving school’s schedule on the … Continue reading →

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I was more of a teacher’s plague than a pet.

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

I wasn’t a very good student. If I was completely honest, I’d have to admit that it was mostly due to an overwhelming interest in social experiences rather than cerebral ones that kept me from achieving better grades. But I’m … Continue reading →

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I kissed a boy and I liked it

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

“Mommy kissed Uncle K once, you know,” stated The Hare, right in the middle of opening Christmas presents with my brother-in-law (Uncle K), his kids, my in-laws and Uncle K’s new girlfriend. The room fell silent for a few minutes … Continue reading →

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An Intruder

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

It was close to bed time when my dad pulled down the dark driveway. We lived in a beautiful historic house on the grounds of the university my dad worked. My brothers and I snuggled in the backseat of the … Continue reading →

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