Jenn returned from the library and handed me several books. “I thought you’d be interested in these”. She was right. I was intrigued by one title immediately; “The Whole Brain Child”. With the choice between a 5-star rated child development book published by Harvard press and “The Whole Brain Child” like a zombie I chose […]
Archives for September 2013
Guest Post: A Tribute to my Daughter by Jessie Alfieri
I hope you enjoy this beautiful and moving letter by Jessie Alfieri to her daughter as much as I did. Ms. Alfieri graciously allowed me to repost it.*** A Tribute to my DaughterDear Frankie,It has been an amazing 9 months. When we found out in January that we were going to have a new addition […]
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And That’s Why You Always Backup Your Data
I lost three months of photos. Three months of scanned documents. Five months of financial data. I’m upset at myself for such a rookie mistake, but also calm and reflective on the loss. I almost feel fortunate. Not because I lost data, but because I only lost three months worth. I’ve talked to professional businessmen […]
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Spent
Monday morning my mother-in-law returned home. It’s just the three of us again. I’m out of sorts, emotionally spent and distant from everyone, including myself. The arrival of Jennifer’s mother diminished our parental luster in Penelope’s eyes. She wanted to hold grandma’s hand. She wanted grandma to take her potty. She wanted grandma to read to her. […]
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In-Law Invasion
Penelope is a magnet, attracting our parents to Atlanta. My father was the first. He watched our home and took care of the pets when Jenn and I went to China. He graciously stayed an additional week after we returned to help out. Jenn’s mother, (“Grandma Rose” as she’s known in the comments section) took […]
