& being still. My son has a moment to talk with me, as we drive to Brighton. I am there to support him. I am with him to be the parent that I always knew that I would be...non-judgemental, approachable...& kind. I hope he sees me this way.
So, here we are ..and later,
Yes, later I take him to one of my favorite haunts...the Burger Joint in Harvard Square, where the din & the noise-level give an illusion of being in the 'thick of it'. Are we?
It's enjoyable, it's fun.
Walking in the Square, talking & walking...easy.
Friday, October 5, 2007
A Thought on a Humid Day!
A Thought on a Humid Day!
The phone was ringing..too late at night to be social. My son’s voice on the other end, ‘hey, Mom!’.
‘What’s wrong, honey!’
‘Nothing. Just wanted you to know that I invited the Soccer team over for a Pasta Dinner on Friday! Everyone’s psyched.’
‘Okay. So, how many athletes coming along?’
‘Well, including the coaches, about thirty guys. And, I told them about your home-made speghetti sauce & meatballs, so you can’t buy them.’ ‘Okay!’
‘My pleasure…not a problem. See you on Wednesday at the game, & pasta & home-made everything on Friday.’
So, teaching a million classes at three colleges & preparing the meal for the soccer team. Wow!
The athletes came & went….in a matter of an hour or so…wow! Nice boys, nice & polite..hugs all around & thanks all around. What a pleasure.
My son is a joy! How fun is all of this….very fun. A Blast!
The phone was ringing..too late at night to be social. My son’s voice on the other end, ‘hey, Mom!’.
‘What’s wrong, honey!’
‘Nothing. Just wanted you to know that I invited the Soccer team over for a Pasta Dinner on Friday! Everyone’s psyched.’
‘Okay. So, how many athletes coming along?’
‘Well, including the coaches, about thirty guys. And, I told them about your home-made speghetti sauce & meatballs, so you can’t buy them.’ ‘Okay!’
‘My pleasure…not a problem. See you on Wednesday at the game, & pasta & home-made everything on Friday.’
So, teaching a million classes at three colleges & preparing the meal for the soccer team. Wow!
The athletes came & went….in a matter of an hour or so…wow! Nice boys, nice & polite..hugs all around & thanks all around. What a pleasure.
My son is a joy! How fun is all of this….very fun. A Blast!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Time...
and aging, where did the days go? Spent! Time and space leaving the energy of one's youth intact & the aspirations readily remain. Experience and passion, life and death require another look and a long reflection.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Summertime..twenty-seven years later...
and, the later part is the part that is bewildering. The time passing, the spirit soaring and the never-ending goodness & loving. Love, a word defining that jeux de vie, the energy & pulse of living...& the spirit remains the same. Time passing..or not at all; standing & being. It is perplexing...but it is good.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Bacon Free Library - Author's Events
Bacon Free Library – Authors’ Events
By: Jeanne K. Cosmos
Since Diane Wallace came aboard to direct the events of the Library as Director of the BFL, the authors that have graciously shared their work, read from their books and discussed the writing process has been exceptional. Some of the authors that are on the forefront for me are Joe Finder, author of “Killer Instinct”. Joe read from his novel; but not only did he do so, he also wove a story of his own history as the basis of much of what he writes. Joe Finder shared his investigative style and his fictionalized telling of major issues under the guise of the fictional detective or naïve narrator. He is a master at the writing of action stories.
Prior to hearing Mr. Finder share his style of writing and his building of the novel, we heard from Jay Atkinson. Jay wrote about the local county detectives and he learned as he wrote. Jay told of his amazement at the criminal characters that appeared and wanted to tell him their side of the story; as he researched his book. The event took on local color and the event was casual, but so informative.
Over the years, having read the book reviews of Gail Caldwell, the publication of her memoirs was a refreshing occurrence. Gail came along from Cambridge and was kind enough to share her story with the patrons of the BFL and also her experience writing rather than critiquing others’ work. Gail read from her book, and shared her writing process. It was one of the most successful events and a major coup for the Bacon Free, having local writers willing to read and share their work.
Kim Ponders, a new writer publishing her book from her major work writing her MFA thesis and working to reproduce the feelings and motivation of her flying a jet plane for the US as female pilot; very edgy and she was a energizing presence and superlative author. Her appearance to read excerpts from her book and speak with us was another phenomenal happening.
Many authors have readily come along to the beautiful and peaceful library of ours on the beautiful Charles River overlooking the waterfall.
Bookstores and libraries have authors’ events, however, the thrust of the series at the BFL is having some exceptional authors come to read and share their work. I am so proud to be a part of these events, albeit a small part. I am looking forward to the season of authors beginning in September that will read and discuss their work with us. These events add to our community and I encourage all readers to come along and be engaged at these wonderful monthly readings.
By: Jeanne K. Cosmos
Since Diane Wallace came aboard to direct the events of the Library as Director of the BFL, the authors that have graciously shared their work, read from their books and discussed the writing process has been exceptional. Some of the authors that are on the forefront for me are Joe Finder, author of “Killer Instinct”. Joe read from his novel; but not only did he do so, he also wove a story of his own history as the basis of much of what he writes. Joe Finder shared his investigative style and his fictionalized telling of major issues under the guise of the fictional detective or naïve narrator. He is a master at the writing of action stories.
Prior to hearing Mr. Finder share his style of writing and his building of the novel, we heard from Jay Atkinson. Jay wrote about the local county detectives and he learned as he wrote. Jay told of his amazement at the criminal characters that appeared and wanted to tell him their side of the story; as he researched his book. The event took on local color and the event was casual, but so informative.
Over the years, having read the book reviews of Gail Caldwell, the publication of her memoirs was a refreshing occurrence. Gail came along from Cambridge and was kind enough to share her story with the patrons of the BFL and also her experience writing rather than critiquing others’ work. Gail read from her book, and shared her writing process. It was one of the most successful events and a major coup for the Bacon Free, having local writers willing to read and share their work.
Kim Ponders, a new writer publishing her book from her major work writing her MFA thesis and working to reproduce the feelings and motivation of her flying a jet plane for the US as female pilot; very edgy and she was a energizing presence and superlative author. Her appearance to read excerpts from her book and speak with us was another phenomenal happening.
Many authors have readily come along to the beautiful and peaceful library of ours on the beautiful Charles River overlooking the waterfall.
Bookstores and libraries have authors’ events, however, the thrust of the series at the BFL is having some exceptional authors come to read and share their work. I am so proud to be a part of these events, albeit a small part. I am looking forward to the season of authors beginning in September that will read and discuss their work with us. These events add to our community and I encourage all readers to come along and be engaged at these wonderful monthly readings.
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