The mind is mush, after a long hectic day. The fingers tap away aimlessly at the keyboard, seeking some inspiration. Some rhythm. Type. Delete. Type. Delete. Nothing worthwhile flows from this exercise. Not today. And then the phone rings and … [Read more...]
Baby Love
I have a weakness for babies. Period. Today, little man Tripp came to visit for the first time —stroller and all — and quickly made my office into his personal playground. Students who stopped by, smiled and knew to come back later. We were in the … [Read more...]
Balance. Restored.
My eyes scanned the sea of people getting off the airport tram and heading towards the exit. I saw Rohini navigating through the mass of humanity, luggage piled high. Her tiny frame lost in the crowd of people, and bags, moving with urgency. I … [Read more...]
A Lost Bunch
The look in their doggy eyes says it all. “Where’s Mom? Is she ever coming back?” I wonder if dogs have any sense of time. They are equally excited to see me, whether I am gone a few weeks, or 50 steps down the driveway to my mailbox. When their … [Read more...]