By Sue Murphy In the next few weeks, the air will be filled with hats, or more specifically, caps. Having been officially pronounced done and done, graduates will throw those silly mortarboard numbers in the air with glee. If the cap-and-gown set wasn’t designated disposable, parents will be scrambling around behind them to retrieve what’s left of their security deposits. … [Read more...]
Mama Said
By Sue Murphy I saw a T-shirt the other day that said, “I’ll always remember what Mama used to say to me … ‘What’s the matter with you??’” I laughed, but I also cringed. For better or for worse, my voice was part of the soundtrack of my girls’ childhood. The phrases, “Brush your teeth,” “Do your homework,” and “If I have to come up there one more time …” … [Read more...]
Tooth Fairy Trauma
By Sue Murphy My granddaughter called last week to tell me that she had lost her first tooth. It wasn’t lost, actually, just relocated from her mouth to a plastic zippie bag that would be placed under her pillow in anticipation of the arrival of the Tooth Fairy. She was very excited about the prospect of such a visit, but some kids are not. The son of a friend stated, … [Read more...]
In The Doghouse
By Sue Murphy Puppy update: I am happy to report that Dave is making steady progress. He is growing in size and strength and sometimes wisdom. If Cesar Millan decides to make a snap inspection, we will fail miserably, but in amateur circles, I think we are doing just fine. As with having a toddler, I’ve had to make some changes to my house. There are no shoes on … [Read more...]
Supplemental Me
By Sue Murphy I'm coming up on 65, the age when you officially enter seniordom and your insurance company starts seeing you to the door. Their cheery exit pamphlets present the heave-ho as a happy rite of passage on to the wonderful world of Medicare while gently reminding you that your Medicare coverage is very much like a sieve. Some healthcare costs will be picked up, but … [Read more...]
