Don’t let the picture fool you. These suckers hurt. Where are the support groups for adults with braces? I’ve looked in the paper and everybody seems to be all concerned about alcoholism, diseases and mental illness. These braces really hurt. First there are the cuts and sores on the inside of my mouth from […]
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Back-to-School Shopping is a Hot Topic
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 […]