Father’s Day 2023

Originally published on my Facebook page on Sunday June 18. Parking it here for posterity. I’ve read a few pieces this week that got me thinking about Father’s Day and its place in my life. Sometimes when there are too many thoughts swirling about in my brain, I feel the urge to write. This morning, …

Ode to the Doppich

I've been sorting through boxes of memorabilia because we're moving this weekend, and I found this gem among some of my mom's things. It was handwritten, but I've transcribed it here for posterity because when the muse struck her, she wrote some really brilliant verse. A few context notes follow. Ode to the Doppich* A …

It’s an opportunity

I dropped by my office last week - first time in a month. It was empty, save for one other coworker. I looked at my wall calendar, still on the March page, and realized that we are five months into this thing with telework as a New Normal. I realize not everyone can telework. I …