The VW Bug owner (my dear son) decided he wanted more autographs on the June Bug from families at his school. The problem was how to best reach everyone. Postage is expensive, and I wasn’t comfortable with the idea of using the e-mail addresses provided in the school directory. Those e-mails are for setting up … Continue reading VW Bug Door to Door Campaign
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VW Bug 1973 Goes To School
Team VW BUG! On Sunday, in anticipation for an 11-mile road trip to the Chicago Walforf School, Cole bought his 1973 VW Bug (“June Bug”) that he is restoring for his senior project, a new battery, added oil and filled her tank with gas. My role was to have absolute confidence in Cole and the … Continue reading VW Bug 1973 Goes To School
Neighbor My Girl Is Driving Me Crazy
We do not live in Mr. Rogers neighborhood. "Neighbor, my girl is driving me crazy! Can she come over to your house to play?" a voice yelled over the fence. The girl was four and the voice belonged to her Mom— my first introduction to our new neighbors. Cole, barely two, was playing with his … Continue reading Neighbor My Girl Is Driving Me Crazy
Ant Farm! Why didn’t I order an Ant Farm?
Ant Farm - Did you ever have one? Over the last ten months, my teen has been restoring a Volkswagen Bug and studying car culture for his senior project. He has his own blog devoted to his efforts, so if you don't know about this project, click over and visit him for the details and … Continue reading Ant Farm! Why didn’t I order an Ant Farm?
All-Nighter – A Bevy of Fun
This week, my teen has been working on finishing the writing portion of his senior project paper, “American Car Culture.” Thursday night—the night before it was due—Cole and I ditched sleep in a collaborative effort to put the final touches on it. No procrastination, this time, he just wasn't ready to let it go. Cole … Continue reading All-Nighter – A Bevy of Fun
Make Lots Of Memories
Memories Over the holidays, Cole and I were pulling the three (yes, three) toddler-size elves out of their storage boxes when one of, Dearly Departed, Joe’s index cards came out of the last elf’s box. The handwritten note card was titled “Silence” and featured a quote by Kafka. I remarked to Cole that his dad … Continue reading Make Lots Of Memories
New Year Full Of Surprises
First Surprise of the New Year... On New Year’s Day Morno I hopped out of bed, opened my arms and said, "Welcome 2014!" with enthusiasm and exuberance. I then went to meet, greet and welcome my campers to the New Year. We frolicked in the snow, then I wiped their wet fur and muddy feet, and … Continue reading New Year Full Of Surprises
Estate Sale Parrot Unfairly Silenced
Estate Sale Highlights: Click to read highlights from Day 1 Sweet Loro: My dear friend owns a plush parrot named Loro that lives in her sunroom and squawks “Hello!” when his motion sensors are activated. Loro was not for sale, but my dear friend felt he added a nice touch to the sunroom. Loro was a … Continue reading Estate Sale Parrot Unfairly Silenced
Halloween Costume Fun
Halloween 1997: Cole was King Cole Halloween 2013: Fast forward 17 years, my son walks out the door as a blond from Denmark "twining" a classmate in the 11th grade. Aja did not know she was going to be Halloween twined by Cole who "borrowed her sweater," add a magenta scarf, pair of … Continue reading Halloween Costume Fun
Affordable Care Act: Talk Does Not Cook Rice
No Thank you..... The Affordable Care Act (ACA) became a topic of conversation last night while I was chatting with friends. It’s a conversation that makes me antsy, as I wonder how we can trust a government with our health care system when it shuts down for 16 days because its members cannot work together. … Continue reading Affordable Care Act: Talk Does Not Cook Rice