Reunion rules play out like kindergarten
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Remember that old Robert Fulghum essay and best-selling book, “All I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten?” I experienced a refresher course, of sorts, at my elementary school reunion last weekend.
Torture tactics make early years a blur
Sunday, June 7, 2009
This week, as anticipation for my 40-year reunion of St. Ann Elementary School Class of ’69 reached its peak, a tidal wave of memories came rushing back...
Party in the cafeteria
Sunday, May 17, 2009
The invitation read: You are cordially invited to attend the Class of ’69’s 40th reunion!
Return to elementary school....40 years later
Monday, Feb. 16, 2009
I just found out my Catholic grade school class is celebrating its 40th reunion this June. Which begs the question, will I recognize a single soul after all those years? And, how in the Hell (sorry, Sister) can it be four decades since 1969!??
This year and next, we're all in it together
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008
Column writing is a lonely endeavor. Unlike news reporting, there are no experts or eyewitnesses to talk to, no photographers to chat up between interviews, no fiery arguments with editors.
Dinner with friends: Cheaper than therapy
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
I enjoyed dinner with a group of high school (and grade school!) chums last night. It reminded me how important it is to stay connected, especially in hard times.
Facing my Facebook fears
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008
It’s taken months to come out of the closet but here I am — an out-loud and proud, 52-year-old woman with a Facebook page. (Wow! I feel so unburdened. The truth really WILL set you free.)
Quote of the day
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
"Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Opposite-sex pals can enrich one's life
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Generationally speaking, opposite-sex friendships are a relatively new phenomenon. And despite how common they are, some experts believe they can be problematic for marrieds, while others hold that cross-sex friendships are actually healthy and beneficial to marriage.
Friendships build a life worth living
Monday, April 21, 2008
They were having such a good time. Four women. All middle-age and giggling and laughing like schoolgirls. Something about the women was, well ... different. Something shouted that they knew each other down to their toes. That they had paddled together in life's ocean for a long time, riding the high waves and savoring the low tides.
Don't make pals choose one or other
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Once the court proceedings and parenting plans are finalized, there's another thing to be decided: After a divorce, who gets the friends?
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