Category Archives: Kerry
Gossip-Kerry-4/6/15
Gossip 4/6/15 Dear Kerry, Three little monkeys stand before my imagination. One covers his eyes, one his ears, and the third his mouth, representing “see, hear, and speak no evil.” My Grandmother loved the image, so it makes me think … Continue reading
April Fool’s – Kerry- 4/1/15
April Fools March 30th, 2015 Dear Kerry, You need a prank, something to remind yourself and your kids that although there are serious aspects to life, there are also little joys. April Fool’s Day approaches. You favor foods for your … Continue reading
Puzzling- Kerry – 3/23/2015
Puzzling March 23, 2015 Dear Kerry, The other day, my brilliant oldest daughter Dylan dumped puzzle pieces from their box. “It’s been a while since we’ve done a family puzzle,” she said. “You’re right. The last one was that “Wizard … Continue reading
Kerry 3/16/2015 – Superheroes
“Superheroes” 3/16/2015 Dear Kerry, As you quake with reaction to today’s distressing events, you must remember something – Your children are superheroes. Sure, that sounds like a bold statement, especially when the little stinkers can be selfish, inconsiderate, and down-right … Continue reading
Kerry 3/9/15 Improving Your Skills
3/9/15 Dear Kerry, By reading a short, negative review, your confidence shook. “I don’t think your style lends itself to short fiction.” Although you hope everyone will enjoy your tales, everyone knows tastes vary. Still, you experience moments of insecurity. … Continue reading
Kerry 3/2/2015 – Graduating, 2015
“Graduating, 2015” Dear Kerry, You gaze at a photograph of the beautiful Kirsten, your cousin’s tow-headed daughter. She smiles with confidence, prepared to accept her high school diploma and march into the hallowed halls of academia. She banters about scholarships … Continue reading
Kerry 2/23/15 Froggy Valentine
2/23/15 To Kerry, the ever bemused, My littlest gave me a card that professed his love and a foil-wrapped, crown-wearing, milk chocolate frog for Valentine’s Day. “Did you give me a frog prince, my darling?” I asked. “No, Momma. It … Continue reading
Kerry- 2/16/15 – Ships
2/16/15 Dear Kerry, It is humbling to remember your age. An amusing illustration of this occurred which bears preserving. You engaged in a conversation with your fifteen-year-old daughter which pointed to generational differences. She leaned on the kitchen counter beside … Continue reading
Kerry- 2/9/15 – The Dreaded Birthdays Ending in “0”
2/9/15 Dear Kerry, Today is your sister’s birthday, one ending with a dreaded “0.” The day distresses her, though other birthdays passed without her concern. This one, this year, struck at her and forced introspection. When you asked her why … Continue reading
Kerry – 2/2/15 – Oddities in Pandora’s Box
2/2/2015 Dear Kerry, Face it, kid. You’re odd. Your older children point this out daily. Nothing new; no breaking story here, actually. Since childhood, you’ve skipped instead of marched to your own drummer (or is it a bagpiper? I guess … Continue reading
One Year of Letters 