"Bet $20 on number 13 on the Roulette table for me," I told Brandy Wellmaker, my afternoon supervisor at the Montessori, as she headed to Vegas for a much needed vacation. I gave her the $20, never expecting to see it again. A week later Brandy … [Read more...]
Homeward Bound…
September 30, 2014 by
"To care for those who took care of us is the highest honor." Tia Walker aptly writes. Yes, life is about getting joy while caring for our beloved parents. It always helps when your spouse supports you and takes care of your parents as his very … [Read more...]
Rejection Hurts
September 29, 2014 by
Alex was turned down for admission to a doctoral program. The sting visible in his face and his psyche. I recall the day I got six — yes six — rejection letters for admission to my PhD program in in one day. Almost as if the mail clerk was collecting … [Read more...]
