We have a ritual, come the end of the year, to reflect on what we have gained and who we have lost. For the first time in my life I know everyone on this list, some peripherally, others as beloved friends I turned to repeatedly for inspiration and entertainment. In passing, the writers:
George MacDonald Fraser-Flashman, [...]
Archive for December, 2008
The Roll
Posted in Heavy Thoughts, Writing on December 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Afterglow
Posted in Family on December 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The folks came, grayer, slower, less sure of their grip, but jolly and patient with the dogs. The siblings came, one for an hour, one for the day, with hugs and mugs and stories of business and pleasure. The nieces came, one with a new job, the other with a boyfriend who has Intents. He [...]
Falling off the Pedestal
Posted in Light Thoughts, School on December 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I have to admit, to one and all, that I am no longer an A student. Sadly, the grades to my Sociology class were posted today, and I tripped short of the magic 90 line, scoring my first ever B+. Ever. The only one on my record since I started this gig back in 2006. [...]
First Thoughts, Second Guesses
Posted in School on December 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
You know when you know something, but then you wonder how you know it, and think maybe you don’t know it, that it was just a first wild guess, so you throw all your brain at finding the Real Right Answer, only to discover (usually from an amused professor) that the first thought was in [...]
Christmas Wishes
Posted in Family, Heavy Thoughts, Writing on December 13, 2008 | 1 Comment »
When I wish you a “Merry Christmas”, it does not mean I am trying to force my doctrine of Catholicism on you in elitist fashion because I believe it is the One True Faith. I believe nothing of the sort. I sit in church most Sundays with my fingers crossed.
When I say “Merry Christmas”, what [...]
