college – BARB

January 13, 2019 202 Views 0 Comment

It’s quiet in my apartment. The Teenager has returned to college. Where she lives amongst her friends, suite mates, and …

December 14, 2018 256 Views 0 Comment

On Monday, The Teenager comes home from college, for a month. I am so looking forward to her being home, …

November 25, 2018 245 Views 0 Comment

And so, a car pulled up, my daughter stepped into it, the driver put her suitcase into the trunk. She …

August 26, 2018 802 Views 0 Comment

Well. Today. We drive to Boston. Josh, The Teenager, me. Chosen family, a trio tight, connected, loyal. Josh will be …

August 21, 2018 607 Views 0 Comment

Countdown: 5 Days to Departure. In addition to a living room filled with Hefty garbage bags that are stuffed with …

August 20, 2018 608 Views 0 Comment

Countdown-ing. The Teenager leaves on Sunday. So, six days. To be fair, I’m driving with her on Sunday for her …

August 08, 2018 434 Views 0 Comment

Countdown. In the middle of The Teenager’s first week home. Diving back in her life, I watch from my couch. …

April 05, 2018 514 Views 0 Comment

The Teenager is about to launch. For college, that is. A financial strain in more ways than simply tuition. There’s …