Monthly Archives: January 2019

Finding joy in a cold, snowy winter

Posted on January 29, 2019 by

If you want someone to blame for last week’s weather, look no further. For several months, I have been using all my mojo to call up a hale and hearty winter in Northeast Ohio. I began doubting my powers as … Continue reading →

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The Golden Rule of Parenting: Just Show Up

Posted on January 13, 2019 by

When I met the big boys’ father in the early 1990s, he was a young architect. He worked at a drafting table with draftsmen’s pencils shaved into fine points with specialized sharpeners. I can still hear the whir of his … Continue reading →

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Updates on popular columns from 2018

Posted on January 3, 2019 by

Reader response to my columns reads like the title of a country and western song: “Special girl, dogs and old cars.” Far and away, I receive more letters about our daughter, Lyra, and issues related to her Down syndrome than … Continue reading →

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