Monthly Archives: May 2012

Oh, How I Hate to Get Up

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Kathy

In my childhood, my family owned one ball glove. With three girls, there was little need for more. When I played catch outside with my dad, I’d wear the glove, and he’d risk the softball stinging his fingers. He’d call … Continue reading →

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Small World

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Kathy

My friend Katie sat across from me at our picnic table. She was dropping off some homemade lentil soup and a loaf of bread a couple weeks after the death of Grace, my husband’s stepmother. Grace was memorable—opinionated, funny, and … Continue reading →

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Finally

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Kathy

School’s out. A big perk of college teaching is the early end of the school year. We’ve had beautiful weather this week, and I’ve already planted tomatoes and flowers. I had a good school year with lots of wonderful students … Continue reading →

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