Dear Home Alone, I think you are either a very nurturing and creative person or a complete nut. I put my kitchen, all gadgets included, on Craig's List to trade for a garage. Only a few responses so far. The gadgets I treasure are a scissors-like garlic crusher, a cherry pitter, a lemon zester and Dearly Beloved, the dishwasher. Esmarelda
Leah, You captured the feelings of many mothers when their children leave. I can't believe I said to my daughter when she announced her engagement, "Do you mean you are actually leaving me for some MAN?"
Your column expressed a very sensitive and universal experience!
What lovely memories you have. No wonder you are such a great and generous person! S---fire, I mean it! (The whole phrase in case you want to know, is "S---tfire and save the matches!")
Isn't it strange how some things don't change. For me it is stranger when things change and I don't. For example, we don't have a dog now but when the dog in a nearby yard barks, I rush to the door to let him in.
Esmarelda (anonymous) says...
Impossible! You made basketball seem exciting, friendly, fun, heart-warming. and inspiring - to a definitely-not-a-fan.
On Back from the Madness
April 12, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Esmarelda (anonymous) says...
Dear Home Alone,
In my opinion, giving needed reminders cannot be considered nagging, especially if you don't charge.
I usually preface my reminders with, "Since you asked me, I think you should..., and don't forget to...".
In extreme cases I begin with, "God knows I would never tell anyone what to do, but...".
Esmarelda
On The Modern Nag
January 18, 2008 at 8:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Esmarelda (anonymous) says...
This is the best one yet!
On Christmas letters, past and present.
January 3, 2008 at 10:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Esmarelda (anonymous) says...
I vote for the red hair or maybe strawberry-blond.
After Bob leaves for work, have you had breakfast in bed (double-chocolate chip ice cream) while reading a great murder mystery?
On Advanced Empty Nesting
November 17, 2007 at 5:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Esmarelda (anonymous) says...
What a wonderful cell story.
And where was that teacher for 20 minutes? Out buying more snacks? I love it.
On Modern communication
October 22, 2007 at 10:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Esmarelda (anonymous) says...
Dear Home Alone,
I think you are either a very nurturing and creative person or a complete nut. I put my kitchen, all gadgets included, on Craig's List to trade for a garage. Only a few responses so far. The gadgets I treasure are a scissors-like garlic crusher, a cherry pitter, a lemon zester and Dearly Beloved, the dishwasher. Esmarelda
On Go, go, gadget love!
September 20, 2007 at 5:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Esmarelda (anonymous) says...
Leah,
You captured the feelings of many mothers when their children leave. I can't believe I said to my daughter when she announced her engagement, "Do you mean you are actually leaving me for some MAN?"
Your column expressed a very sensitive and universal experience!
On Rambunctious house now too quiet
September 1, 2007 at 10:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Esmarelda (anonymous) says...
Leah, this is just too funny. The astounding part is that you survived it!
On Tips for family summer vacations
June 9, 2007 at 7:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Esmarelda (anonymous) says...
What lovely memories you have. No wonder you are such a great and generous person! S---fire, I mean it! (The whole phrase in case you want to know, is "S---tfire and save the matches!")
On Memories of Mom found around each corner
May 9, 2007 at 6:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Esmarelda (anonymous) says...
Isn't it strange how some things don't change. For me it is stranger when things change and I don't. For example, we don't have a dog now but when the dog in a nearby yard barks, I rush to the door to let him in.
On Burnt toast and birthdays
February 24, 2007 at 9:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )