When I was coming of age, getting old enough to appreciate things outside of myself and my friends, my parents moved to suburban St. Louis. The timing was great. We moved to a sports town as I was getting old enough to appreciate sports. I remember the first St. Louis Cardinals game I went to…
turning 90
My dad turns 90 this week. Mom follows closely after him, in June. Their needs have increased, as has their dependence on family. It's a reminder to me that all of us need the help of others. That need increases as we age, but we are never in a season where we truly can go…
learning from E.B. White
Among the surprising discoveries I made in 2022 included the letters and thoughts of E.B. White. Best known for his children’s fiction (Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little, etc), he also wrote for the New Yorker for decades. And, like so many influential people in the pre-internet age, he wrote letters - where he shared thoughts both…
Gulping Grace 