Category Archives for family
Astro-Sonic
A much-beloved aunt and uncle of mine who live not too far away from here, in a lovely suburban split-level they moved into — what? 45 years ago? — are preparing to move to an assisted living facility a bit … Continue reading
Bringing It Home
The neighborhood they’re talking about in this article is where my parents live (though the image is from another neighborhood not too far away).
The News from Baton Rouge
I talked to my mother a little while ago, and the news from post-Gustav Baton Rouge (which only Josh and The Advocate seem to be reporting on at all) is not good: much of the city could be without electricity … Continue reading
Next Year, Miracle-Ear for Everybody!
The subject line of this post is what I muttered at my mother after several hours of hanging out with my family, each and every last member of which is suddenly deaf as a post, except for my mother, and … Continue reading
Before and After
before Originally uploaded by KF. My stepfather just forwarded me a couple of photos sent to him by his junior partner in his real estate firm. The junior partner received these from a fraternity brother of his, who took the … Continue reading
The Parents Are In The House!
My parents arrived last night, and while both of them look a little wrung-out, and both are clearly very upset about what’s happening to the state they both love, they’re doing quite well. They brought news from Baton Rouge, some … Continue reading
The Beauty Part
Here’s the brilliant thing. And that I am saying this is not just attributable to the martini(s) earlier this evening imbibed, but said beverages no doubt don’t hurt. The brilliant thing is that my parents got their power back this … Continue reading
Katrina
My parents have done what they can to protect their boat, which is just on the other side of Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans, and have motored back up the road to Baton Rouge, where they’re busy battening down the … Continue reading
A Quick Poll
You’ve just received a birthday present from your mother via UPS, but your birthday isn’t until tomorrow. Do you open the present right away, or do you wait?
Heading East
Way east. I’m back in the airport—my wonderful little airport, with the free wifi (though it’s behaving like free wifi, I’m afraid—flashing on and off, four bars, no bars, three bars, one bar, three bars, like a little strobe in … Continue reading
