Archive for the 'Family' Category

Shanghai Christmas

My son visited Shanghai over Christmas and Christmas symbols of the season (Christmas trees primarily) were prominent in his photos. It was hugely exciting for him, for his girlfriend, and, vicariously, for me. I’m thrilled that he has the opportunity to travel and was able to meet his girlfriend’s family.
 

Back To School

The kids are back to school and so am I. This year our second oldest child is a senior and his sister is a sophomore. Our youngest daughter is in sixth grade and our oldest child is beginning his senior year at Cornell University. I’m in my second year of a four […]

115 degrees — too hot to write!


Another day in the SouthWest

It’s another rare drizzly, dreary, day in the desert SouthWest For the first time in years we’re approaching normal, annual, precipitation.
Since it is the perfect day for hot soup, fine music and a good book but my reading is limited to the IT Management text for my current course I’ll have to settle for […]

Harvey Cox

Currently reading: When Jesus Came to Harvard

Harvey Cox’s writing is always engaging. Should I be surprised that so many insightful writers are Harvard profs? I’m speaking of course, of his recent book, “When Jesus Came to Harvard.” A wonderful read for a wonder filled time of year.
The ghost of Christmas - passed! […]