Last night, my son was driven home from an event by another parent, who asked if it was OK if he drove his 1974, collectible, cherry red convertible Cadillac with a perfect condition red interior. “Not many more nights we can use it this year,” he said. “And there’s a blanket in the back.” […]
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A Classic Car
Posted in Cars, Masculinity, Sons, Young Love on October 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I Met a Young Man at a Party
Posted in Men, Parenting, Personal Growth, Sons, Youth on September 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I met a young man at a party for young people. This early 20-something young man had bright eyes that shone through shiny, tousled brown hair, an open smile, and a palpable energy of exuberance and youthful certainty of his proclamations. He radiated a sense of confidence in what he knows to be true, about […]
My Son’s Face is Changing
Posted in Aging, Growing up, Mothers, Sons on August 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
He doesn’t look the same as he did even a few weeks ago. Sure, there are similarities, gestures, the same eyes, but the shape of his cheeks has changed, drawn a little longer. He also outgrew his new pj’s, purchased about 5 weeks ago. Ever since he’s known me, I’ve pretty much looked the same […]