Posts Tagged ‘childhood’
The Cherished Eyeball That Ultimately Led To My Career Path
Family Christmas Letter, 1963 “[Elizabeth] is in the 6th grade, no special interests, is good fun and pleasant company. Can’t really think of anything special to say about her…” Family Christmas Letter, 1964 “[Elizabeth] is a Beatles fan, likes to work with a microscope and slices up animals – spreading frog and mudpuppy guts…
Read MoreManaging Mandatory Holiday Family Obligations: An Essential, Albeit Humorous, Guide
With my mother at the helm, my family’s household was frequently the venue for large gatherings at Christmas and Thanksgiving. These events were always casual and pot-luck, but even so, she nurtured a variety of strategies to make sure that these mandatory family obligations didn’t turn into motherf**ing ordeals. Below are five of her favorite…
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