Judging by what I see from my friends on social media, we are in the season of sending our kids off to college. This year marks the fourth August we have experienced this, and next year we'll go through the exercise with two kids. But whether this is the first time or a repeat experience, … Continue reading Freshman memories still fresh
Month: August 2022
Like mother, like son
As I progress through my 50s, I can see the source of my personality and character with greater clarity. I was blessed to have good role models in both of my parents throughout my life, and I have tried to exhibit Mom's and Dad's best qualities. I credit Mom with my strength, determination, unselfishness and … Continue reading Like mother, like son
Mom and math
Throughout my formative school-age years, my mother was very engaged in my academic career. She expected her three boys to make all A’s and excel in everything we put our minds to. A mathematician, she worked to ensure that we take the highest levels of math available to us, believing that the knowledge and the … Continue reading Mom and math
Glory days
Our middle son, Harris, started his senior year of high school this week. We joke all the time about how sad it would be if high school really did turn out to be a person's "glory days." He's looking forward to a good senior year, but he's also hopeful about college, graduate school, starting his … Continue reading Glory days
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