It’s not so bad, really. In some ways it’s better. Back-to-school shopping used to mean a big trip to the mall, mostly spent in JCPenney, Sears and The Kids Place, gradually upgrading to Pacific Sunwear, Limited Too, abercrombie with a small a, then Abercrombie with a capital A, PacSun, Aeropostale, American Eagle, Hollister, Limited One […]
I Got Braces
Under the heading What Was She Thinking, I got braces on Wednesday. They tell me (and by “they” I mean my daughter and the dental assistant Allison who has become my third best friend for life) that in two weeks I’ll feel better, I won’t have sores all over the inside of my mouth, […]
Band Camp
My daughter has begun band camp, a two-week, 9-5 marching-bandapalooza at Dunbar High School. She’s in the pit and plays percussion and keyboard. It’s a lot of work, not to mention pressure, since Dunbar marching band will not only try to regain its championship this year, but is marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day […]
A Son Turns 21
How old do you think I feel? When your oldest child turns 21, there’s a big spotlight that turns on, showing you how long it’s been since you turned 21. I’d like to take him out for a drink tonight, but I’m not sure I can stay awake that late. Seems like just yesterday that […]